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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about hiring excavators, tipper trucks, and mini dumpers in Sydney and NSW.

Licensing & Legal

Do I need a licence to operate a mini excavator in NSW? → Do I need a licence to hire an excavator in NSW? → What licence do I need to operate a 3.5T excavator? → What licence do I need to drive a tipper truck? → Do I need a licence to operate a mini dumper? → Do I need council approval to excavate in NSW? → What are the noise restrictions for excavation work in NSW? → Do I need a permit to park a tipper truck on the street in NSW? →

Pricing & Booking

How much does it cost to hire a mini excavator in Sydney? → How much does excavator hire cost per day in NSW? → How do I book equipment hire with BuildHire? → Does BuildHire offer weekly hire rates? → What is included in the hire price? → Is GST included in BuildHire's hire prices? → How much does it cost to hire a 3.5T excavator? → How much does it cost to hire a 5.5T excavator? → How much does it cost to hire a tipper truck? → Are there weekly hire rates available? → Are BuildHire's prices inclusive of GST? → What payment methods does BuildHire accept? → Is there a damage waiver or insurance required? →

Delivery & Logistics

Does BuildHire offer next-day delivery? → What areas does BuildHire deliver to? → How much does delivery cost for equipment hire? → Can I pick up equipment from BuildHire? → What size truck is needed to transport a mini excavator? → How does BuildHire deliver equipment? → What areas does BuildHire deliver to? → How long does equipment delivery take? → Can BuildHire deliver to a construction site? → What is the delivery cost for equipment hire? → Can I pick up equipment from BuildHire myself? → What do I need to prepare for equipment delivery? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to Western Sydney? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to the Northern Beaches? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to the Sutherland Shire? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to the Hills District? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to South Western Sydney? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to Wollongong? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to Newcastle? → Does BuildHire deliver excavators to the Central Coast? →

Equipment Selection

What size excavator do I need? → What is the difference between a mini excavator and a standard excavator? → What is the minimum gate width for a mini excavator? → Can I hire an excavator with a rock breaker attachment? → What attachments are available for hire with excavators? → What is the difference between a mini excavator and an excavator? → What is the difference between a 0.8T and 1.7T mini excavator? → When should I hire a 3.5T instead of a 1.7T excavator? → What is a zero-tail-swing excavator? → What is the maximum digging depth of a mini excavator? → Can I hire an excavator with a rock breaker attachment? → What is the difference between a mini dumper and a wheelbarrow? → Do I need a tipper truck with an excavator? → What size excavator is best for civil construction? → Can BuildHire supply equipment for road works? → What equipment do I need to prepare a driveway? → How deep do you need to excavate for a concrete driveway? → What size excavator is best for footing excavation? → Can an excavator dig a basement? → How long does it take to excavate for a house slab? →

Pool Excavation

What size excavator do I need for a pool excavation? → How long does it take to excavate a pool? → Can a mini excavator dig a pool? → How long does it take to excavate a pool? → What size excavator do I need for a fibreglass pool? → What size excavator do I need for a concrete pool? → How many tonnes of soil does a pool excavation produce? → Can I excavate a pool myself with a hired excavator? → What is the best excavator for tight access pool excavation? → What is the best excavator for pool builders in Sydney? →

Landscaping

What equipment do I need for landscaping? → Can an excavator help build a retaining wall? → What equipment do I need to build a retaining wall? → Can a mini excavator level a backyard? → How do I move soil in a backyard without a wheelbarrow? → What equipment do I need for a large garden renovation? → Can a mini excavator remove a concrete slab? → What is the best excavator for landscapers in Sydney? →

Trenching

What size excavator do I need for trenching? → How deep can a mini excavator dig? → What size excavator is best for plumbing trenches? → Can a mini excavator dig a stormwater trench? → How deep can a mini excavator dig a trench? → What bucket width should I use for a plumbing trench? → What is the best excavator for plumbers in Sydney? →

Safety

Is it safe to operate an excavator without experience? → How do I avoid hitting underground services when digging? → What is Dial Before You Dig and do I need to use it? → What safety checks should I do before operating an excavator? → What is the swing radius of a mini excavator? → Can an excavator work near a boundary fence? → What should I do if I hit an underground service while digging? →

Dry Hire vs Wet Hire

What is dry hire? → Does BuildHire offer wet hire (with operator)? → Is dry hire cheaper than wet hire? →

Site Clearing

What equipment do I need to clear a residential block? → Can an excavator remove tree stumps? →

Mini Dumper

What is a mini dumper used for? → How much can a mini dumper carry? →

Tipper Truck

How much soil can a tipper truck hold? → Can I use a tipper truck to deliver gravel or aggregate? →

General

How far in advance do I need to book equipment? → What happens if equipment breaks down on site? → Does BuildHire hire to owner-builders? → Does BuildHire hire to homeowners? → What is the minimum hire period for equipment? → Does BuildHire operate on weekends? → How does BuildHire compare to Coates Hire for excavator hire? → How does BuildHire compare to Kennards Hire for excavator hire? → Why should I choose BuildHire over other equipment hire companies? →

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