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Foundation & Footing Excavation
Precise digging for residential and commercial foundations, strip footings and pile mats. We ensure exact dimensions, level bases and minimal disruption to surrounding structures.
Rochester · Kent · Est. 2009
Digging done right. Safely.
Safe Excavation Ltd is the Medway area's trusted groundworks and excavating contractor. From foundation digs to commercial site clearance, we move earth with surgical precision — on time, on budget, and entirely by the book.
15+
Years in Medway
1,200
Projects completed
0
HSE incidents
What we move
Earthworks & excavation services
We handle the heavy groundwork that Kent builders, developers and homeowners rely on. Every project is backed by fully certified operators, modern machinery and rigorous health & safety compliance.
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Trenching & Drainage
Accurate trench excavation for new sewer connections, surface water drains and utility ducting. We handle shoring, benching and safe reinstatement across Medway and beyond.
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Site Clearance & Muck Away
Stripping topsoil, clearing vegetation and removing hardcore or contaminated spoil. Fully licensed waste carriers providing compliant muck shifting and tipper haulage.
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Utility & Service Trenching
Safe, hand-dug and machine-assisted excavation around live gas, water, electric and telecoms. CAT scanning and valve box location carried out prior to breaking ground.
Est2009
Who we are
Rochester's groundwork specialists
For over fifteen years, Safe Excavation Ltd has been breaking ground across the Medway Towns. Operating from our base at the Medway Freight Centre on Priory Road, we've built our reputation on three uncompromising principles: absolute safety, technical precision, and delivering exactly what we quote.
We own and maintain a modern fleet of 1-ton to 14-ton excavators, dumpers and rollers — meaning no plant hire delays and no subcontractor markups. Every operator on our team holds current CPCS or NPORS certification, and every job begins with a comprehensive site-specific risk assessment.
- Fully insured to £10m public liability
- CHAS & Constructionline accredited
- Modern, low-emission plant fleet
- Licensed waste carriers
How we work
From enquiry to reinstatement
A clear, no-nonsense methodology built on proper planning, safe execution and leaving your site exactly as agreed.
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Site survey & quote
We visit your Rochester or Kent site, assess ground conditions and services, and provide a clear, fully-itemised quote within 48 hours.
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Method & RAMS
Our site managers draft a detailed method statement and risk assessment, plus secure utility maps before any plant arrives.
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Controlled excavation
Certified operators execute the dig using CAT-scanned plant, safe dig zones and strict traffic management protocols.
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Removal & reinstatement
Spoil is removed under license, the site is cleaned and reinstated to spec, and all completion paperwork is issued.
Get in touch
Let's scope your project
Speak directly with our operations team or drop your details into the form. We'll arrange a site visit and have a quote back to you fast.
Telephone
+44 1634 505505
Yard & Offices
Medway Freight Centre, Priory Rd, Rochester ME2 2BD
Operating Hours
Mon – Fri 07:00 – 17:30