Since its foundation in 1980, Texco Excavating has become an integral part of the Christchurch contracting scene. Its machines, trucks, drill rigs and allied equipment and operators with many years of collective experience, are part of a team that is successful, innovative and a growing force in the Christchurch contracting industry. Our expertise covers:
- Siteworks
- Dewatering
- Retaining walls
- Planking and strutting
- Sheet Piling
- Foundation piling – bored/driven
- Foundation excavation
- Rockbreaking and blasting
- Controlled fill of low-lying land
- On site screening and rehabilitation of fill areas
- Hydrocarbon contamination rehabilitation
- Drainage both sewer and stormwater
- Bulk cartage and shingle supply
- Screened soil supply
- Land development
- Heavy transport
- Subdivisions
- Demolition
- Carparks


We specialise in excavation work from “subgrade” and below, rather than in the more general field of roading and paving. As such, we have developed expertise in dewatering, planking and strutting and excavation of basements, lift wells, sheet piling, drainage and general site development.
All our work comes from repeat custom and/or by recommendation, which we believe speaks volumes for the quality of our work. Our plant is modern and well maintained and our staff are well-trained.
Texco Excavating employs a permanent staff of 50 personnel including Safety Supervisor, Contracts Manager, Drilling Manager, Drilling Operations Manager, Engineering and Surveying Assistant, Construction Blaster, Registered Drainlayers and Foremen

We work mainly in the Christchurch and Canterbury areas. Recent jobs include:
- Rolleston Izone Industrial Park Stages 2 and 3
- Large scale Christchurch residential developments: The Grange, Waratah Park, Breton Close, Tyrone Stl
- Leinster House basement excavation
- Richmond Hill residential subdivision: large scale rock removal and stormwater control
- ChCh Ocean Outfall backfill
- Rolleston New World Siteworks
- Halswell on the Park Subdivision
- Rangitata Fish Diversion channel
- Many large scale site works for commercial buildings around the Christchurch area
- AMI Stadium Siteworks
- Designline Paintshop Siteworks
- Woolston BP underground Fuel Line




