A mini digger is a compact tracked excavator that passes through narrow gaps and digs where hand digging would take days. The driver digs to your marks and depths while you or your builder run the job.
Mark out the dig with spray paint or pegs before the start, and have the depths written down or agreed on the day. Spoil goes where you decide: a skip within reach of the machine, a muck-away lorry, a dumper run or a spot on site for reuse.
What the work covers
Digging to the marks, widths and depths you set out.
Lowering and grading ground for patios, paths and driveways.
Lifting out stumps, old slabs and garden structures the machine can handle.
Shaping ground for borders, ponds and level lawns.
Loading a skip or dumper placed within reach of the dig.
Questions people ask
How much does mini digger and driver hire cost?
It depends on the access, what is being dug, how many days the job takes and where the spoil goes. Photos of the route and the dig area help with the quote.
How narrow a gap can a mini digger get through?
It depends on the machine, and each one has a minimum width. Send the measurement of the narrowest point, including gateways and side passages, with the enquiry.
Will the digger damage my lawn?
Tracks leave marks on grass, especially when the ground is wet. Ground protection mats along the route reduce the damage, and lawns usually recover or can be reseeded once the work is finished.
Do I need to be there while the driver works?
Someone needs to be available to direct the work, show where services run and agree levels. Plan to be on site yourself or have your builder there.
Can the mini digger load a skip?
Yes, if the skip sits within reach of the work. A skip placed on the road needs a permit from the council, which the skip company usually arranges.