Ballarat Excavators
Pat regularly takes on excavation jobs other contractors refuse, and solves them within budget.
The pattern is clear: Pat takes on jobs others won't, and he does them well. One reviewer had tried for four years to get a quote on a failing retaining wall near the house. Pat problem-solved it and came in under budget. People also keep mentioning the care he takes with restricted access and messy sites. If you have a hard-to-reach yard or a job involving demolition and removal, he seems to be the one to call. Scheduling can be tight because he is in demand, so book ahead if your timeline is flexible.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (95 total)
“helped us select the right option”
“problem solved my tricky backyard”
“left the worksite clean and tidy”
“within 4 days the work was done”
“the price was actually less than I expected”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 26 concretings in Ballarat
Credentials & background
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About Ballarat Excavators
Pat is the owner and the name you will deal with across nearly every review. He handles the quoting, the planning, and a lot of the operating. When reviewers name other crew members, Shane comes up for turf and groundwork, Ash for farm clearing. That points to a small, stable team rather than a rotating cast. The work spans a lot of ground: retaining walls, stump removal, concrete demolition, dam work, and site cuts for new builds. What sets Pat apart is his willingness to take on the tricky jobs others have walked away from. One reviewer spent four years trying to get a quote on a failing retaining wall close to the house. Pat problem-solved it and came in under budget. Several people mention him working around terrible Ballarat weather, which matters for excavation scheduling. If you need someone who answers the phone and shows up when he says he will, this is the kind of operator you want. Reviews also mention him giving advice on future planning, not just doing the current job.
Best for: tricky yard levelling and retaining walls, concrete demolition and removal, and site prep for new builds.
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Does Pat handle small jobs, or only big site works?+
Small jobs are fine. One reviewer called about a small concrete removal job and Pat came the very next day. When it grew bigger than expected, he worked outside usual hours to finish it.
Can Ballarat Excavators work around tight access or messy sites?+
Yes. Reviews mention a yard with restricted access where the team manually dug out rocks and bricks, wheelbarrowing everything out. They left the yard looking great.
What should I know about their scheduling?+
You often need to book a few weeks in advance, especially for bigger jobs. Pat is responsive and some reviewers noted next-week starts, but popular times can fill up.
Do they handle retaining wall problems near a house?+
Yes. One reviewer had a failing retaining wall close to the house that no one else would quote. Pat designed a solution, kept neighbours informed, and finished under budget.