Building a home, or even a modest shed, starts with a solid base. At Earth Moving Central, we take the guesswork out of site prep and house pad construction across Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, and beyond in Central Otago. Picture this: the sun rising over rugged hills, our excavator carefully carving a level pad where your future home will stand. That moment of first cut sets the tone for everything to come: quality, precision, and peace of mind.
OUR PROCESS
We’ve refined our four-step approach so you’re never left in the dark:
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Site Assessment & Soil Testing: We visit your property, review contour maps, take core samples, and evaluate fill, rock content, and moisture levels.
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Clearing & Excavation: We remove trees, shrubs, and debris, then use tracked excavators and GPS-enabled graders to create a level platform.
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Grading & Drainage Installation: We perform precision grading to direct water away from your pad and install French drains or soak pits per council guidelines.
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Compaction & Final Inspection: We compact the subgrade in layers with a vibratory roller to meet Building Code standards, then conduct a walkthrough and provide a completion report.
A well-prepared house pad ensures your build sits on stable, compacted soil, preventing uneven settling, cracks in foundations, and costly repairs down the line. Without proper grading and drainage Central Otago's climate can be cruel. Water can pool under your slab, leading to frost heave in winter and erosion in wetter months. By removing organic material, achieving correct compaction, and installing drainage channels, we create a durable platform that meets New Zealand Building Code requirements, helps maintain structural integrity, and protects your investment for decades.
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Your next build begins beneath the ground. Let us create a flawless house pad so you avoid frost heave, costly repairs, and construction delays. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation site assessment, no matter where you’re planting roots in Central Otago.
