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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Structural Landscaping & Retaining Walls
What is structural landscaping?
Structural landscaping focuses on the construction of permanent outdoor features such as retaining walls, drainage systems, rock walls, site levelling and landscape construction that improve the function and appearance of a property.
Do I need a retaining wall on a sloping block?
Retaining walls are often used on sloping blocks to create level outdoor spaces, improve drainage and prevent soil erosion. The right solution will depend on your property’s layout and site conditions.
What is the best type of retaining wall?
The best retaining wall depends on factors such as site conditions, budget and appearance. Common options include sandstone retaining walls, concrete sleeper retaining walls and timber retaining walls.
How much does a retaining wall cost in NSW?
Retaining wall costs vary depending on the height, materials, site access and complexity of the project. We recommend arranging a site inspection to receive an accurate quote.
Do retaining walls require drainage?
Yes. Proper drainage is essential to help manage water pressure behind the wall and support long-term performance.
Do retaining walls require council approval?
Approval requirements vary depending on the height, location and design of the retaining wall. We can discuss your project and help determine what approvals may be required.
Are sandstone retaining walls a good option?
Sandstone retaining walls are popular throughout the Illawarra due to their natural appearance, durability and ability to suit a wide range of landscaping styles.
Excavation & Earthmoving
What excavation services do you provide?
We provide excavation, earthmoving, site cuts, trenching, footing excavation, land clearing, demolition, site preparation and civil works throughout the Illawarra.
What is a site cut?
A site cut involves excavating and levelling land to create a suitable foundation for construction. Site cuts are commonly completed for new homes, sheds, retaining walls and commercial projects.
What is bulk excavation?
Bulk excavation involves removing large quantities of soil, rock or other materials to prepare a site for construction or development.
Do you offer tight access excavation?
Yes. We have equipment suitable for tight access projects where larger machinery may not be able to operate safely or efficiently.
Can you excavate for swimming pools?
Yes. We provide swimming pool excavation and site preparation services for residential projects throughout the Illawarra.
Do you remove excavated soil?
Yes. We can remove and dispose of excess soil, spoil and other materials generated during excavation works.
Can you excavate under existing homes?
Sandstone retaining walls are popular throughout the Illawarra due to their natural appearance, durability and ability to suit a wide range of landscaping styles.
Demolition & Site Preparation
Do you provide demolition services?
Yes. We offer demolition services including driveway removal, swimming pool removal, concrete removal and general site clearing.
Do you remove old driveways?
Yes. We can safely remove existing concrete and asphalt driveways as part of renovation, redevelopment or site preparation projects.
Can you remove an old swimming pool?
Yes. We provide swimming pool removal services and can prepare the area for future landscaping or construction works.
What is included in site preparation?
Site preparation may include clearing vegetation, removing debris, site cuts, levelling, excavation, drainage works and preparing foundations for construction.
Do you provide land clearing services?
Yes. We offer land clearing services for residential, commercial and development projects across the Illawarra.
Civil Works
What are civil works?
Civil works involve the construction and preparation of infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, subdivisions and other site development projects.
Do you work on commercial and civil projects?
Yes. We work with homeowners, builders, developers, commercial contractors and civil construction companies on projects of varying sizes.
Can you assist with road and driveway preparation?
Yes. We provide excavation, earthmoving and site preparation services for roads, driveways and accessways.
General Questions
What areas do you service?
We provide structural landscaping, excavation and civil services throughout Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Helensburgh and the wider Illawarra region.
How do I get a quote?
Simply contact our team to discuss your project. We can arrange a site visit and provide a detailed quote based on your requirements.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Simolee Excavations is fully licensed and insured for residential, commercial and civil projects.
What types of projects do you work on?
We work on residential landscaping projects, retaining walls, new home builds, site preparation, commercial developments, demolition works and civil construction projects.
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Structural Landscaping & Retaining Walls
What is structural landscaping?
Structural landscaping focuses on the construction of permanent outdoor features such as retaining walls, drainage systems, rock walls, site levelling and landscape construction that improve the function and appearance of a property.
Do I need a retaining wall on a sloping block?
Retaining walls are often used on sloping blocks to create level outdoor spaces, improve drainage and prevent soil erosion. The right solution will depend on your property’s layout and site conditions.
What is the best type of retaining wall?
The best retaining wall depends on factors such as site conditions, budget and appearance. Common options include sandstone retaining walls, concrete sleeper retaining walls and timber retaining walls.
How much does a retaining wall cost in NSW?
Retaining wall costs vary depending on the height, materials, site access and complexity of the project. We recommend arranging a site inspection to receive an accurate quote.
Do retaining walls require drainage?
Yes. Proper drainage is essential to help manage water pressure behind the wall and support long-term performance.
Do retaining walls require council approval?
Approval requirements vary depending on the height, location and design of the retaining wall. We can discuss your project and help determine what approvals may be required.
Are sandstone retaining walls a good option?
Sandstone retaining walls are popular throughout the Illawarra due to their natural appearance, durability and ability to suit a wide range of landscaping styles.
Excavation & Earthmoving
What excavation services do you provide?
We provide excavation, earthmoving, site cuts, trenching, footing excavation, land clearing, demolition, site preparation and civil works throughout the Illawarra.
What is a site cut?
A site cut involves excavating and levelling land to create a suitable foundation for construction. Site cuts are commonly completed for new homes, sheds, retaining walls and commercial projects.
What is bulk excavation?
Bulk excavation involves removing large quantities of soil, rock or other materials to prepare a site for construction or development.
Do you offer tight access excavation?
Yes. We have equipment suitable for tight access projects where larger machinery may not be able to operate safely or efficiently.
Can you excavate for swimming pools?
Yes. We provide swimming pool excavation and site preparation services for residential projects throughout the Illawarra.
Do you remove excavated soil?
Yes. We can remove and dispose of excess soil, spoil and other materials generated during excavation works.
Can you excavate under existing homes?
Sandstone retaining walls are popular throughout the Illawarra due to their natural appearance, durability and ability to suit a wide range of landscaping styles.
Demolition & Site Preparation
Do you provide demolition services?
Yes. We offer demolition services including driveway removal, swimming pool removal, concrete removal and general site clearing.
Do you remove old driveways?
Yes. We can safely remove existing concrete and asphalt driveways as part of renovation, redevelopment or site preparation projects.
Can you remove an old swimming pool?
Yes. We provide swimming pool removal services and can prepare the area for future landscaping or construction works.
What is included in site preparation?
Site preparation may include clearing vegetation, removing debris, site cuts, levelling, excavation, drainage works and preparing foundations for construction.
Do you provide land clearing services?
Yes. We offer land clearing services for residential, commercial and development projects across the Illawarra.
Civil Works
What are civil works?
Civil works involve the construction and preparation of infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, subdivisions and other site development projects.
Do you work on commercial and civil projects?
Yes. We work with homeowners, builders, developers, commercial contractors and civil construction companies on projects of varying sizes.
Can you assist with road and driveway preparation?
Yes. We provide excavation, earthmoving and site preparation services for roads, driveways and accessways.
General Questions
What areas do you service?
We provide structural landscaping, excavation and civil services throughout Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Helensburgh and the wider Illawarra region.
How do I get a quote?
Simply contact our team to discuss your project. We can arrange a site visit and provide a detailed quote based on your requirements.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Simolee Excavations is fully licensed and insured for residential, commercial and civil projects.
What types of projects do you work on?
We work on residential landscaping projects, retaining walls, new home builds, site preparation, commercial developments, demolition works and civil construction projects.