Tight-Access Post Hole Drilling for Brisbane Home Extension

Location: Brisbane, QLD
Service: Tight-access excavation & post hole drilling
Equipment: Bobcat micro excavator (1-ton class) with retractable tracks, auger attachment

The Challenge

The extension required more than 20 post holes in a backyard with very narrow side access—too tight for standard machines.

Our Solution

We deployed our Bobcat 1-ton class micro excavator with retractable tracks, allowing entry through the narrow side path without removing fences or gates.

Despite its compact size, the machine’s hydraulic power and auger made quick work of the holes that would have taken days by hand.

Outcome

• All required post holes drilled cleanly and to spec
• No damage to existing paths or structures
• Minimal disruption to neighbours
• Client saved significant time and labour cost, keeping the build on schedule

Why Getta Digger for Tight Access?

• Purpose-built micro excavator for narrow access sites
• Retractable tracks for extra clearance where millimetres matter
• Experienced operator focused on clean, efficient work

Narrow side access?

We used a micro excavator with retractable tracks to drill 20+ post holes for a Brisbane home extension—fast, clean, and on schedule.

FAQ – Tight Access Excavation 

Q: Can you work through very narrow side access?

A: Yes—our micro excavator’s retractable tracks let us enter spaces most machines can’t.

Q: How many holes can you drill in a day?

A: It depends on soil and specs; for this job we completed 20+ holes in a single visit.

Q: Do you offer fixed pricing for post hole drilling?

A: Our equipment hire is based on an hourly rate with a minimal 4 hour booking.