Landscapes That Stand Their Ground
DS Excavations & Landscaping specialises in sandstone retaining walls, excavation, and hard landscaping across Penrith and Western Sydney, delivering quality workmanship backed by over 20 years of combined industry experience.
About Us - DS Excavations & Landscaping
DS Excavations & Landscaping is a family-owned business proudly servicing Western Sydney. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience operating machinery and completing landscaping projects, we deliver quality workmanship backed by practical knowledge and attention to detail.
Homeowners can explore the full range of services we offer through our excavation and landscaping solutions across Western Sydney. Every service is clearly explained, making it easy to understand exactly how we can help transform your outdoor space.
We work exclusively with residential clients, which means every project is tailored to the home, the family, and the lifestyle of the people living there. We understand that having work carried out on your property can be disruptive, so we take pride in completing every job professionally, safely, and with respect for your home.
Our services include excavation, retaining walls, synthetic turf installation, turf installation, concreting, earthmoving, pool areas, soil and waste removal. Every retaining wall we construct is built to Australian standards and complies with the relevant building codes, ensuring strength, durability, and long-term peace of mind.
All work is carried out under NSW Builder Licence 374753C, giving you confidence that your project is completed legally and to the highest professional standards.Whether you’re planning a new retaining wall, preparing your block for construction, or transforming your outdoor space, the team at DS Excavations & Landscaping is ready at your request.
About Us - DS Excavations & Landscaping
DS Excavations & Landscaping is a family-owned business proudly servicing Western Sydney. With more than 20 years of hands-on experience operating machinery and completing landscaping projects, we deliver quality workmanship backed by practical knowledge and attention to detail.
Homeowners can explore the full range of services we offer through our excavation and landscaping solutions across Western Sydney. Every service is clearly explained, making it easy to understand exactly how we can help transform your outdoor space.
We work exclusively with residential clients, which means every project is tailored to the home, the family, and the lifestyle of the people living there. We understand that having work carried out on your property can be disruptive, so we take pride in completing every job professionally, safely, and with respect for your home.
Our services include excavation, retaining walls, synthetic turf installation, turf installation, concreting, earthmoving, pool areas, soil and waste removal. Every retaining wall we construct is built to Australian standards and complies with the relevant building codes, ensuring strength, durability, and long-term peace of mind.
All work is carried out under NSW Builder Licence 374753C, giving you confidence that your project is completed legally and to the highest professional standards.Whether you’re planning a new retaining wall, preparing your block for construction, or transforming your outdoor space, the team at DS Excavations & Landscaping is ready at your request.
Strong Foundations. Exceptional Landscapes.
Excavation
We handle residential excavation across Western Sydney, from site cuts and levelling to trenching, footings and pool surrounds. Access on suburban blocks is often tight, so we plan machine movements before we arrive and keep disruption to your property down.
Landscaping
Full hard landscaping for backyards and front yards, including levelling, edging, garden beds, pathways and finished surfaces. We take a yard from a rough sloping block through to a usable outdoor space, working through each stage in the right order so nothing needs redoing later.
Retaining Walls
Sandstone block retaining walls are the core of what we do. Each wall is set on a compacted base with proper drainage behind it, so the structure holds back soil and water over the long run. Suited to sloping blocks and split level yards throughout Penrith.
Turfing
Turf laying over prepared and levelled ground, including soil preparation, grading and edge finishing. We match the turf variety to the sun, shade and drainage of your yard, and leave you with clear watering instructions for the first few weeks after installation.
Concreting
Driveways, paths, slabs and outdoor entertaining areas poured and finished to suit the site. We set out formwork carefully, get the falls right so water runs away from the house, and finish surfaces in the style that fits the rest of your yard.
Dirt Removal
Spoil, clay, rubble and old fill loaded out and carted away from your property. We handle removal as part of a larger excavation job or as a standalone service, leaving the site clean and ready for the next stage of work.
Premium Synthetic Turf
Synthetic turf supplied and installed over a compacted base with proper drainage underneath, so water runs through rather than pooling. It stays green through summer, needs no mowing or watering, and suits shaded side yards, pet areas and small courtyards where natural grass struggles to hold on
Excavation
We handle residential excavation across Western Sydney, from site cuts and levelling to trenching, footings and pool surrounds. Access on suburban blocks is often tight, so we plan machine movements before we arrive and keep disruption to your property down.
Landscaping
Full hard landscaping for backyards and front yards, including levelling, edging, garden beds, pathways and finished surfaces. We take a yard from a rough sloping block through to a usable outdoor space, working through each stage in the right order so nothing needs redoing later.
Retaining Walls
Sandstone block retaining walls are the core of what we do. Each wall is set on a compacted base with proper drainage behind it, so the structure holds back soil and water over the long run. Suited to sloping blocks and split level yards throughout Penrith.
Turfing
Turf laying over prepared and levelled ground, including soil preparation, grading and edge finishing. We match the turf variety to the sun, shade and drainage of your yard, and leave you with clear watering instructions for the first few weeks after installation.
Concreting
Driveways, paths, slabs and outdoor entertaining areas poured and finished to suit the site. We set out formwork carefully, get the falls right so water runs away from the house, and finish surfaces in the style that fits the rest of your yard.
Dirt Removal
Spoil, clay, rubble and old fill loaded out and carted away from your property. We handle removal as part of a larger excavation job or as a standalone service, leaving the site clean and ready for the next stage of work.
Premium Synthetic Turf
Synthetic turf supplied and installed over a compacted base with proper drainage underneath, so water runs through rather than pooling. It stays green through summer, needs no mowing or watering, and suits shaded side yards, pet areas and small courtyards where natural grass struggles to hold on
Every Project Built with Purpose
From Vision to Finished Landscape
Site Visit and Quote
We come out to your property, look at the block, take levels and talk through what you want to achieve. You then receive a written quote covering materials, machinery and timeframes, with no guesswork left in it.
Preparation and Excavation
Once you give us the go ahead, we set up access, protect what needs protecting and start the machine work. Excavation, levelling and dirt removal all happen in this stage, so the site is ready for building.
Construction and Installation
Retaining walls, concreting or turfing go in next, built in the correct sequence with drainage and compaction handled properly. We keep you updated as each stage finishes so you always know where the job is up to.
Clean Up and Handover
We cart away the leftover spoil, sweep down hard surfaces and walk the finished job with you. Nothing is called done and dusted until you have looked over the work and are happy with it.
The Reputation Behind Our Work
Daniel and his team recently did a fantastic job on my retaining wall and turfing. They were very understanding and the attention to detail was fantastic. Already booked them in for the next job, I wouldn’t go with anyone else. Highly recommend!
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— Daniel Kraljevic
I highly recommend DS Excavations & Landscaping. Daniel was professional in his approach and provided sound advice for the area I required to be renovated. He was on time and kept me updated at every stage. The end result went beyond my expectations and has provided my home with a professional landscape finish. Thank you Daniel and team for your hard work and dedication to complete the job on time and in an outstanding finish.
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— Katrina Berwick
A massive shout‑out to Dan Severino from DS Excavations & Landscaping and his fantastic team — John, Eddy, and the exceptional crew from Pristine Concreting led by Allan Picken. Their workmanship, professionalism, and genuine care made our backyard transformation an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Nothing was ever too hard, every detail was handled with pride, and the whole experience felt like dealing with family. We’re thrilled with the result and couldn’t recommend them more highly.
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— Dave Whiteman
DS Excavations has done an excellent job with the removal of our old grass ready for new turf. They’re professional, reliable and competitively priced. We will definitely be using them again in the future!
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— Claire Membreno
Dan did amazing work re-modelling my back yard and installing concrete landings to the front of the house.
Kept me informed throughout the whole process and was incredibly professional. Fantastic work cannot recommend enough!
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— Steve Nicko
Daniel and team did an amazing job landscaping my backyard. Starting from clearing the site and soil removal. Installing retaining walls and laying turf and decretive pebbles and finishing with laying the driveway
Dan was easy to work with had awesome ideas and communication was on point
I highly recommend Daniel for any project you may have
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— Dave Lucantonio
I recently has DS Excavations & Lanscaping replace a retaining wall and colourbond fence at our home. I cannot speak more highly of Daniel and his team. We are completely satisfied with the work, done at a reasonable cost, too. Plus, Daniel's experience and landscaping ideas were brilliant.
I thoroughly recommend them.
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— Nelson Martins
We recently completed the landscaping of our new home with DS Excavation and Landscaping and are thrilled with the result. Daniel was thorough, professional and flexible with the design, and offered helpful suggestions/options regarding materials and costs. He was also an absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend.
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— Taras Huntley
Get in Touch with DS Excavations & Landscaping Today
If you have a sloping block that needs holding back, a yard that needs levelling or a driveway ready to be poured, we would like to hear about it. Daniel and the team take calls around the clock and can usually get out for a site visit within a few days. Tell us what you are planning, send through any photos or plans you have, and we will give you a straight answer on cost and timing. Call today and get it sorted with a licensed local team working right across Penrith and Western Sydney.
dselandscaping@outlook.com
Phone
0451 023 533
Hours
24/7
Service Area
Western Sydney
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Privacy Policy - DS Excavations & Landscaping
Introduction
DS Excavations & Landscaping is committed to providing quality services to our clients and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.
We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The APPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.
A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au.
What is Personal Information and why do we collect it?
Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect include:
- names
- addresses
- email addresses
- phone numbers
This Personal Information is obtained in many ways including by telephone, by email, via our website DSEL.com.au, from your website, from media and publications, from other publicly available sources, from cookies and from third parties. We don't guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties.
We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, providing information to our clients and marketing. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from our mailing/marketing lists at any time by contacting us in writing.
When we collect Personal Information we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it.
Primary Purpose
We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing excavation and landscaping services to you, including:
- Excavation
- Landscaping
- Retaining walls, including sandstone block walls
- Turfing
- Concreting
- Dirt removal
We may also use your Personal Information for the purpose of providing quotes, arranging site attendance, invoicing, and communicating with you regarding your project.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information.
Sensitive information will be used by us only:
- For the primary purpose for which it was obtained
- For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose
- With your consent; or where required or authorised by law.
Third Parties
Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party.
Disclosure of Personal Information
Your Personal Information may be disclosed in a number of circumstances including the following:
- Third parties where you consent to the use or disclosure; and
- Where required or authorised by law.
Security of Personal Information
Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorized access, modification or disclosure.
When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years.
Access to and Quality of your Personal Information
You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us in writing.
DS Excavations & Landscaping will not charge any fee for your access request, but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information.
In order to protect your Personal Information we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information.
Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information
It is important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up-to-date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you.
Policy Updates
This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website.
Complaints and Enquiries
If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy please contact us at:
Business: DS Excavations & Landscaping
Email: dselandscaping@outlook.com
Phone: 0451 023 533
Service Area: Western Sydney, NSW