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Civil contracting and earthworks by Select Civil Group on a Torquay development site

Surf Coast

Civil Contractor in Torquay

Full civil contracting for Torquay builds and developments. Earthworks, site cuts, retaining walls, concrete slabs and driveways. One crew, start to finish. Quotes back within 24 hours.

Civil Contracting Across the Surf Coast

Torquay has been one of the fastest-growing pockets on the Surf Coast for a decade now. New estates rolling out from Spring Creek to The Sands, infill builds through the older streets, and a steady stream of larger commercial work along the Surf Coast Highway. Civil work down here needs to handle coastal soils, tight access on small lots, and a constant flow of trades coordinating around each other.

Select Civil Group is based in the Geelong region and works the Surf Coast weekly. From a single site cut on a residential lot through to multi-stage development earthworks, we bring the right machinery, the right operators, and the experience to keep the program moving for whoever is running the build.

Civil Services for Torquay Projects

The four services Torquay builders and developers ask us for most often. Quoted on the specifics of your site, not a flat rate.

Precision site cut on a Torquay residential block

Site Cuts

Precision cut and fill to engineering levels, ready for footings and slabs. Surf Coast blocks vary from flat sand-pad to significant fall, and we handle the full range with laser-guided levels and spoil cartage included.

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Bulk earthworks on a Surf Coast development site

Earthworks & Land Clearing

Bulk earthworks, grading, levelling and land clearing for residential lots, rural-residential blocks and subdivisions. We work to engineering specs and handle compaction so the next trade arrives to a buildable site.

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Detail excavation for footings and trenching

Detail Excavation

Footings, service trenches, stormwater lines and tight-access digs to engineering drawings. The precise work that has to be right before concrete and services go in.

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Concrete retaining wall on a sloping Torquay block

Retaining Walls

Concrete retaining walls engineered for the Surf Coast's mixed terrain. From short garden walls through to engineered structural walls for sloping blocks. Often paired with site cuts when a level platform is the end goal.

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How a Torquay Job Runs

Quote to handover, the same six steps on every job. No surprises, no scope creep, no chasing for updates.

Step 01

Enquiry

Send the site address, a quick description of the work, and any plans or photos you have. The more we know, the sharper the quote.

Step 02

Site Walk

For larger jobs, we visit the block to check access, soil, levels and obstacles the photos don't show. Most quotes come back within 24 hours.

Step 03

Fixed Quote

Itemised, written, and locked in. Spoil cartage, disposal and machinery are accounted for so there are no surprises at the end.

Step 04

Programmed Start

Confirmed start and finish dates that we hold to. We coordinate with your builder, engineer, or following trades so the ground is ready when they are.

Step 05

On Site

Machine and operator on the ground, working to your engineer's specs. Daily check-ins with whoever is coordinating the build.

Step 06

Handover

Final levels checked, site cleaned, and your site is ready for the next stage. We are still a phone call away if something comes up later.

Around Torquay

Torquay anchors our Surf Coast catchment. Most weeks we are working across the surrounding coastal townships and out through the Geelong region too.

Torquay

Jan Juc

Bellbrae

Connewarre

Mount Duneed

Breamlea

Anglesea

Geelong

Ocean Grove

Barwon Heads

Mount Moriac

Belmont

Frequently Asked

The questions we get most from Torquay homeowners and builders.

Yes. Torquay, Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Anglesea, Connewarre and the surrounding Surf Coast suburbs are all within our core service area. We are based in the Geelong region and work the coast weekly.

Civil costs depend on the scope. A standalone site cut sits at one end; a full package of site cut, earthworks, retaining and slab prep sits at the other. We quote each line itemised so you can see exactly where the money goes and where to trim if you need to.

Yes. On most jobs we are the first trade on site, so we lock dates with whoever is running the program and hand over to the next trade ready to go. We can deal directly with the engineer if specs change mid-job.

Both. For homeowners and small builders that is everything from a single retaining wall or driveway through to a full site cut and slab. For larger projects we partner with builders, developers and contractors across the Surf Coast and Geelong region.

Lead time varies with the season and our current run of work. We give you a programmed start date when we quote, and we hold to it. If something is genuinely urgent, ring us directly so we can talk through what is possible.

Yes. Select Civil Group carries full public liability insurance and workers compensation cover on every job. Certificates of currency are available on request.

Got a Torquay Project Coming Up?

Send a quick scope of the work and the site address. We will come back with an obligation-free quote within 24 hours.

Get a Torquay Quote

Tell us about your project and we will get back to you within 24 hours. Fill out the form, call us on 0483 092 615, or email andrew@selectcivilgroup.com.au or admin@selectcivilgroup.com.au

Service Area

Torquay, Geelong, Bellarine

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We respond within 24 hours on business days.

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