WEBSITES FOR TRADES

websites for excavating contractor

Get a professional, mobile-first website built for earthmoving, trenching and site works — live in under 60 seconds. Local SEO, unlimited updates and hosting included for $49/month.

No technical skills. No designers. Text us updates anytime — we’ll publish changes in minutes.

WHY YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS IT

Why every excavating contractor needs a modern website

Customers search for "excavator near me", "site clearing contractor" and "trenching services" on their phone — a focused website turns those searches into booked jobs.

Dominate Local Search

Local SEO (NAP consistency, service-area pages, schema and GMB) makes you show up for customers searching for earthmoving and excavation nearby.

Increase High-Value Leads

A clear website with service pages, equipment list, and project gallery converts visitors into calls and quote requests for profitable commercial or residential work.

Save Time — Book More Jobs

Self-service information (services, FAQs, pricing bands) reduces back-and-forth and helps customers select the right job size before you quote.

TAILORED FEATURES

Features built specifically for excavating contractors

We focus on the pages and trust signals that turn web visitors into paying site works and civil jobs.

Essential Pages to Convert Leads

  • Home: Clear value proposition and call-to-action for urgent excavations.
  • Services: Dedicated pages for trenching, site clearing, bulk earthworks, drainage, and demolition.
  • Equipment & Capabilities: List plant & machinery (dozers, excavators, skid-steer, tipper trucks).
  • Project Gallery: Before & after photos that prove workmanship and scale.
  • Service Areas: Geo-targeted pages for towns, shires and suburbs you serve.

Trust & Conversion Add-ons

  • Client Testimonials: Excavation-specific reviews and project outcomes.
  • Safety Credentials: Licences, insurance and WHS policies shown clearly.
  • Click-to-Call & SMS: One-tap contact buttons for on-site decision makers.
  • Quick Quote Guidance: Sample rate guides and job size categories to pre-qualify leads.
  • Unlimited Updates: Send text changes (new equipment, pricing, photos) and we update your site fast.
SERVICE PAGES

Service page examples you should have

Each page targets high-intent keywords and includes schema, clear CTAs and trust signals.

excavator digging

Trenching & Services

Trench excavation for utilities, drainage and conduit — with competent machine sizes and shoring options.

site clearing

Site Clearing & Bulk Earthworks

Clearing, cut-and-fill and bulk moving — portfolio-ready case studies help win larger civil contracts.

machine and truck

Demolition & Site Prep

Demolition, rubble removal and final preparation for builders — licensed, insured and safety-compliant.

LOCAL SEO

Local SEO that gets you on the map

We build service-area pages, schema markup, and localised meta tags so you rank for high-value "near me" searches in the towns you service.

What we optimise for excavating contractors

  • Geo-targeted service pages (e.g., Wollongong trenching, Sunshine Coast earthworks)
  • Google Business Profile setup & optimisation
  • Structured data for LocalBusiness & Service
  • Reviews and reputation management to boost conversions
  • Fast, mobile-first pages to capture on-site decision makers

Lead capture that respects your workflow

We prioritise click-to-call and click-to-SMS, plus a clear quote CTA. If you prefer quote forms or integration to your CRM, we can connect those too.

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PORTFOLIO

Project gallery that wins contracts

High-quality before/after photos, project scopes and equipment lists increase trust with commercial buyers and local homeowners alike.

before and after excavation

Residential Site Prep — 2 Days

Driveway removal, cut & fill, compaction and final trim for a new house slab.

trenching project

Utility Trenching — Council Works

Coordination with utilities and reinstatement to council standards.

bulk earthworks

Bulk Earthworks — Commercial Site

Mass excavation, battering and sediment control for large commercial pad.

PRICING

Simple, predictable pricing for busy contractors

All-in service for $49/month — domain options, premium hosting, local SEO, security and unlimited updates.

$49 / month

  • Free domain (or bring your own)
  • SSL & secure hosting
  • Local SEO & schema
  • Unlimited text-in updates

No Lock-in

Cancel any time. You retain ownership of all content and can export your site whenever you like.

Professional Support

We help with GMB setup, industry-specific content, and project gallery curation so your site looks proven and credible.

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HOW IT WORKS

Get a ready-to-go excavator website in under 60 seconds

We use AI-driven templates optimised for trades. Send basic details via WhatsApp or our demo and get a site preview instantly.

Request Demo

Text "GO" or click the demo link to begin.

Answer Questions

Tell us about services, service areas and equipment.

AI Builds Site

Preview appears in under a minute.

Go Live & Update

Connect domain, get analytics, and send text updates anytime.

SEO QUICK WINS

SEO tips to get more excavation jobs

Simple content and structure changes that deliver measurable local search improvements.

Use location keywords

Include town names + services (e.g., "trenching Sydney", "Bulka earthworks Newcastle") on service pages and meta titles.

Show equipment & capacity

Clients want to know machine size and truck capacity — add this to service pages to qualify leads.

Collect reviews

Ask completed-job clients for short reviews on Google — it increases local ranking and trust.

TROUBLESHOOT

Common Questions for Excavating Contractor Websites

Fast solutions so your site works for you, not the other way around.

My site images look generic — how do I use my project photos?

Send high-resolution photos via WhatsApp and we’ll swap them in. Before/after and equipment shots are the most persuasive.

How do I show I’m licensed and insured?

We add a credentials block with licence numbers, insurance details and safety policies to increase trust with councils and builders.

Can I update rates and add new machines?

Yes — text any update and we’ll apply changes immediately at no extra cost. Unlimited edits are included.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions — Excavating Contractor Websites

Answers to the questions we hear most from contractors.

Your site preview appears in under 60 seconds after you provide basic details. Connecting your custom domain usually takes a few more minutes and our team can help if DNS setup is required.

Yes. We implement local schema, structured service-area pages and Google Business Profile optimisation so you rank for relevant local queries like "excavator hire near me" or "site clearing contractor [suburb]".

We can integrate basic booking or quote workflows, or export your site for a developer to add advanced systems. For most excavators, click-to-call and SMS capture provides the best ROI.

There are no lock-in contracts. You can cancel anytime. You own your content and we provide export options for static HTML/CSS if you move platforms.

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