Resource Hub
Frequently Asked Question

Who Reinstates a Sydney Footpath After Excavation?

The contract or council condition should identify who restores each public or private surface.

Responsibility for reinstatement should be written into the scope before work starts. Council-controlled surfaces may have a required material, finish, inspection or timing, while private driveways and gardens may be handled by the builder, owner or another specialist.

Ask for the restoration standard and final handover requirements when requesting a quote. A trenchless method may reduce the repair area, but pits and access points still need to be made safe and tidy.

Need Advice for Your Sydney Site?

Send the suburb, route photos, approximate length and the service being installed. We can assess underboring, trenching, access and excavation requirements.