Reliable Civil Contracting Solutions

Delivering safe, practical, and professional civil works across Canterbury and the West Coast.

Trenching & Underground

Here, creativity meets opportunity. Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence. Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.Trenching & Underground Services

Trenching is at the core of what we do. With extensive experience in power infrastructure and high-risk excavation, we deliver safe, accurate, and efficient underground service solutions across Canterbury.

From residential service connections to large commercial and infrastructure projects, we use the right equipment and proven excavation methods to protect existing services, minimise disruption, and complete every job to a high standard.

Our services include:

  • Service locating and potholing

  • Trench cross-sections and excavation planning

  • High-risk power service trenching

  • Trenching for all underground services

  • Hydrovac excavation

  • Air excavation

  • Air breaker services

  • Mole tunnelling

  • Road crossings and duct installation

  • Earthing installations

  • Pole hole excavation

  • Bollard installation

Using specialised hydrovac and air excavation equipment, we can safely expose underground services and work around sensitive areas such as tree roots with minimal disturbance.

No matter the size or complexity of your project, we have the experience and equipment to deliver reliable trenching solutions.

Reinstatement & Landscaping

We don't just complete the excavation - we restore and improve your site.

From reinstating footpaths after service installations to transforming residential, commercial, and rural properties, we deliver durable, high-quality finishes built to last. We take pride in leaving every project clean, tidy, and completed to a professional standard.

Our services include:

  • Footpath and driveway preparation and construction

  • Asphalt and concrete reinstatement

  • Car park construction and repairs

  • Stormwater drain installation and repairs

  • Garden preparation, fill, and edging

  • Topsoil placement

  • Hydroseeding and ReadyLawn installation

  • Chip, gravel, and decorative stone spreading

  • Rock retaining walls

  • Fencing installation

  • Concrete breaking and demolition

  • Site clean-up and reinstatement

Whether it's a simple repair or a complete property transformation, we'll deliver a practical solution with a quality finish.

Rural & Lifestyle Blocks

We provide practical earthmoving solutions for farms and lifestyle properties throughout Canterbury. Whether you're improving access, preparing for a new build, upgrading existing infrastructure, or maintaining your land, we have the experience and equipment to get the job done.

Our services include:

  • Farm races and access roads

  • Driveway construction and maintenance

  • Livestock shed clean-outs

  • Pole shed site preparation and small pole shed construction

  • Pole shed floor preparation

  • Water tank pads

  • Pre-build site levelling and foundation preparation

  • Riverbank rock protection

  • Land clearing

  • Hump and hollowing

  • Drainage systems

  • Culverts

  • Soak pits

  • Irrigation installation

  • Effluent system excavation

  • Vineyard excavation work

  • Horse arena construction and maintenance

  • Motocross track construction and maintenance

  • Dog and chicken runs

  • Tree removal and land clearing

  • Firewood recovery

If your project isn't listed, just ask. We offer a wide range of rural earthworks and property improvements, and we're always happy to discuss your next project.

Get in Touch

Thank you for considering Adcock Contracting.

Whether you're planning a residential, commercial, or rural project, our team is here to help. From trenching and underground services to reinstatement, landscaping, and earthworks, we'll provide practical advice, reliable solutions, and a competitive quote tailored to your project.

Complete the contact form or get in touch using the details below. We look forward to discussing your next project.