Landscaping Geelong
If your yard doesn't drain properly, doesn't get used the way you want, or just needs pulling together into something that works, that's the job we do.
Hard Spot Excavations handles landscaping across Geelong, from fixing one specific problem area to a full backyard rebuild. We do the ground-up work ourselves, excavation, levelling, retaining walls, turf, so the job doesn't get split across three different contractors who each blame the last one when something doesn't line up.
Most people come to us after trying to patch a yard problem on the surface and finding it doesn't stick. A garden bed keeps sinking, water keeps pooling in the same corner, or the slope that seemed fine when the house was built now means half the yard is unusable. Because we start with the ground itself rather than just the finish, the work tends to actually hold.
Why Geelong yards need more than a mow and a garden bed
A lot of outdoor spaces around Geelong don't have a design problem, they have a ground problem. Sloped blocks in Highton and Waurn Ponds shed water toward one corner of the yard every time it rains.
Older properties in Newtown and Belmont often have uneven ground left over from decades of piecemeal work, a bit of paving here, a garden bed added there, none of it planned together. Fixing the surface without fixing what's underneath just means redoing it again in a few years.
That's the part landscaping companies without excavation experience tend to skip.
We start with the ground itself: what's causing the drainage issue, whether the slope needs a retaining wall before anything else goes in, whether the soil needs clearing out before new turf or garden beds will actually hold.
Backyards that get used, not just looked at
Most backyard jobs come down to the same handful of problems. The yard doesn't drain properly, it's too uneven to use for much beyond looking at, or it's eaten up more weekend maintenance than anyone signed up for.
We level and prepare the ground first, since that's what determines whether the finished result actually lasts.
From there it might mean synthetic grass for a low-maintenance lawn, a retaining wall to create a usable flat area on a sloped block, or new garden beds and pathways to tie the space together.
Because we also do our own excavation and site preparation, tight access isn't a reason to turn a job down.
Narrow side gates, established gardens, small courtyards, we've got the compact equipment to work in spaces a lot of landscaping crews can't get into.
Low-maintenance yards for people who don't want a second job
Not everyone wants a yard that needs constant attention. Rental properties, holiday homes, and busy households usually do better with a setup that looks good without demanding a weekend every month.
That generally means synthetic grass instead of a natural lawn, simple garden beds instead of high-maintenance planting, and a retaining wall where it's needed to stop soil movement from undoing the work later. The idea isn't to make the yard bare, it's to make it something that stays presentable without becoming a chore.
Areas we work in
We cover Greater Geelong including Newtown, Highton, Belmont, Waurn Ponds and Grovedale, along with the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.
Ready to improve your outdoor space?
Whether it's a full backyard rebuild or one specific problem you want fixed, get in touch for a quote, or call 0433 726 700 directly.
Common questions
How much does landscaping cost in Geelong?
It depends on the scope, whether it's one garden bed or a full backyard rebuild, and on what the ground needs before anything visible goes in. A yard with drainage issues or a slope needing a retaining wall costs more than a flat, well-draining block. We give a proper figure after seeing the site rather than guessing over the phone.
Do you handle both the landscaping and the excavation?
Yes, and it's usually the reason a job goes smoothly. Since we do our own excavation and site preparation, there's no handoff between contractors and no waiting on someone else's schedule partway through.
How long does a typical backyard landscaping job take?
A straightforward yard, levelling and turf or garden beds, usually takes a few days to a week. Jobs involving a retaining wall, drainage work, or a full redesign take longer, and we'll give you a realistic timeframe once we've seen the site.
Can you work on a small or narrow backyard?
Generally, yes. We use compact equipment specifically for tight access sites, narrow side gates, small courtyards, established gardens that need working around.