Under 1 tonneMicro Diggers
Under 1-tonne weight. Tracks retract to pass smoothly through a standard 760mm garden gate or doorway—perfect for narrow residential side-access.
760mm gatesDoorwaysSide access
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Owner-operated · Dunshalt, Fife
Operated Mini Digger & Micro Digger Hire
Serving Fife, Perthshire, Dundee, East Lothian & East Central Scotland
30 yrsin the trade
5.0 · 13 on Google
No VATsole trader
NPORS accredited operator · Fully insured
30 Years of Building Trade Experience
Benefit from professional precision, trusted advice, and money-saving site tips on every single project.
Micro to 8-Tonne Capability
We operate nimble micro and mini diggers, and readily scale up to 8-tonne midi machines for larger clearances.
No Hidden Fees
Proudly operating as a local sole trader with zero VAT.
The fleet
Our Plant & Machinery Fleet
Not sure which machine you need? Text Owen a photo of your access and he'll tell you.
Under 1 tonne
Up to 3 tonneMini Diggers
Ideal for extension foundations, driveways, garden terracing, utility trenching, and root removal.
FoundationsTerracingTrenching
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Up to 8 tonneMidi Excavators
Ideal for: Large-scale site preparation, heavy land clearance, and deep commercial foundations.
Availability: Readily sourced on demand through our trusted trade hire network to match your project's exact scale.
Call about a midi excavatorSite Dumpers & Material Movers
1 tonne1-Tonne High-Lift Dumper
We operate our own high-lift dumper, ideal for safely moving material on tight plots and tipping spoil directly over fences or straight into skips.
Tight plotsOver fencesInto skips
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Up to 6 tonneLarge Project Dumpers
For bulk earthmoving, site strips, and larger commercial developments, we can readily supply site dumpers up to 6 tonnes via our specialist trade accounts.
Bulk earthmovingSite stripsCommercial
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Targeted Groundwork Services
For Homeowners & Landscapers
Precision Garden & Property Excavation
Bringing heavy machinery onto your property can be daunting. We treat your land with respect, utilising low-impact, tight-access machinery to complete your project cleanly and safely.
- What we do: Extension footings, garden levelling, pond digging, driveway excavation, tree root removal, and turf preparation.
- Property Protection: Ground protection measures are taken to ensure your lawns, driveways, and pathways remain secure.
- No VAT: As a local sole trader we don't charge VAT, so there's no extra 20% added to your bill.
For Surveyors & Engineers
Ground Condition Surveys & Percolation Tests
We provide a highly skilled, patient, and precise operated service for professional ground condition surveyors, engineers, and environmental consultants.
- Trial Pitting & Boreholes: Expert excavation of trial pits and window sampling locations to exact geological depths.
- Water Percolation Tests: Test pits dug to your engineer's size and depth for soakaway and drainage percolation testing.
- Precision Sample Handling: An operator who understands the importance of clean stratification, careful soil profiling, and preserving the integrity of the surrounding ground.
- Safety & Compliance: Fully NPORS accredited, working strictly alongside site safety plans and service utility drawings to avoid strikes.
For Builders & Small Developers
Reliable Operated Subcontracting
Keep your construction schedule on track. We provide an experienced operator who works efficiently alongside bricklayers, groundworkers, and project managers to read plans and hit exact levels.
- What we do: Precise foundation digging to architectural plans, drainage installation, site strips, and bulk earthmoving.
- Reliable Scheduling: We book on dates that suit your project timeline to avoid costly structural delays.
Spoil & aggregates
The Spoil & Aggregates Headache — Solved
Expert Site Clearance & Aggregates Supply Network
Digging a trench or clearing a site generates tons of displaced earth, and sourcing sub-bases or topsoil can cause logistically exhausting delays. We take the hassle out of site preparation from start to finish.
Smart Spoil Disposal
While we focus on precise excavation, we actively advise you on the most efficient way to manage and clear waste. By leveraging our trusted personal network of specialist muck-away experts, we help you source the right grab lorries or clearance solutions for your site.
Reliable Aggregates Supply
To keep your build moving seamlessly, we can easily organise the import and supply of essential aggregates—such as Type 1 sub-base, sand, gravel, and quality topsoil—readily sourced through our expert trade connections.
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Skip the hassle of tool hire and do-it-yourself risks. One call secures a professional operator, the perfect machine, and expert advice for your project.
Call or Text Owen: 07951 827269
Email Direct: od.bldr@gmail.com
Based in: Dunshalt, Fife (Covering East Central Scotland)
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