Frequently Asked Questions
We provide bulk earthworks, site excavation, land clearing, compaction, trenching, building pad preparation, site preparation, consented land filling, ponds and waterscapes, site remediation, and civil construction earthworks. As a full-service earthmoving company in Auckland, we handle residential house pads through to large-scale subdivision earthworks.
Under Auckland Council rules, earthworks over 2,500m³ or on slopes steeper than 1:4 generally require resource consent. Smaller residential projects may fall under permitted activity rules, though you still need sediment and erosion control measures. We advise on your specific situation and help with the consent process.
Costs depend on site access, soil type, volume, slope, and whether consents are needed. Auckland's clay soils, volcanic rock, and challenging terrain affect pricing. We provide transparent, detailed quotes — call 0508 4 BLAKE for a free site assessment.
We're based in Coatesville and service all of Auckland. Our core areas include Albany, Silverdale, Orewa, Whangaparaoa, Dairy Flat, Kumeu, Helensville, Warkworth, Millwater, Hobsonville, Henderson, Manukau, Papakura, Howick, Botany, and surrounding suburbs.
Yes. As a licensed drainage company in Auckland, we install complete drainage systems including stormwater management, wastewater systems, septic tank installation, and subsoil drainage. We understand Auckland's SMAF requirements and Watercare compliance standards.
We install and repair timber retaining walls (H4/H5 treated), Keystone block retaining walls, and engineered retaining wall systems. Auckland's hilly terrain and clay soils mean retaining walls need proper drainage and engineering — we handle everything from consent through to completion.
Yes. We've completed subdivisions up to 35 lots including all civil works — bulk earthworks, roading, drainage, stormwater detention, retaining walls, and utility installation. We work with developers from site development through to infrastructure handover.
We provide concrete pavement construction, driveway installation, and decorative concrete including exposed aggregate and stamped concrete. Our concrete work covers residential driveways, commercial car parks, and industrial hardstand areas.
Clean fill is natural material like soil and rock with no contaminants, suitable for a clean fill site. Managed fill may contain low-level contaminants and requires a consented disposal site with environmental controls. We handle both through our consented land filling services.
Yes. Our demolition company handles complete site demolition and concrete demolition across Auckland. We manage waste recycling, asbestos awareness, and site clearance ready for new construction.
Yes. We offer wet hire tip trucks and water trucks with experienced operators for construction sites across Auckland. Wet hire means the truck comes with a driver — no need to source your own operator.
Yes. Blake's Quality Water provides bulk water delivery, water tank refills, and rural water delivery across Auckland. We supply potable water for homes, farms, lifestyle blocks, and construction sites.
Yes. As utilities contractors in Auckland, we provide directional drilling (HDD), underground utility installation, sewer line installation, and storm drain installation. Directional drilling lets us install pipes under driveways, roads, and landscaping without trenching.
Yes. Our road construction services include new road construction for subdivisions, road and highway repair, and car park paving. We handle basecourse preparation, asphalt, kerbing, and line marking for residential and commercial projects.
Blake Civil Construction is a family-owned business with over 25 years of civil construction experience across Auckland. We've completed 1,500+ projects ranging from residential earthworks to large-scale subdivision development.
Yes. We work with homeowners building on lifestyle blocks, developers running multi-lot subdivisions, and commercial clients needing site preparation, roading, or infrastructure. Our owned fleet handles projects of all sizes.