Excavation and earthworks in Torrox
We carry out excavation and earthworks in Torrox, Torrox Costa, El Morche and Torrox Park: excavation for foundations, pools and trenches, levelling, platforms, terraces and tracks. Our own machinery and a fixed written price after seeing the ground.
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What the ground is like in Torrox and what earthworks we do
In Torrox the flat coast of Torrox Costa and El Morche sits alongside the hillside village and Torrox Park. On the coast, building sites are prepared and plots levelled for building; in the higher areas, platforms for houses, pools and parking are created on steep slate ground.
On the farms along the Torrox river, terraces and tracks are built for subtropical crops. Soil from the cuts is reused for backfill whenever possible, which makes the job much cheaper.
Excavation and earthworks we do in Torrox
These are the most common jobs in Torrox.
Earthworks
Land levelling
Flat ground to build on or landscape.
Platforms and terraces
Gaining usable space on a hillside.
Clearing and scrub removal
Plots ready to start building.
Compacted backfill
In layers, so they don't settle.
Excavation
Foundations
Trenches and pits for houses and extensions.
Pools
Digging out the pool to exact measurements.
Basements and garages
Excavation next to party walls and roads.
Trenches and services
Water, electricity, drainage and land drains.
Excavation and earthworks in Torrox: common problems and how we solve them
These are the problems we come across most when people call us from Torrox, from Torrox village to Torrox Costa. We explain what's going on and what we do.
The problem in Torrox
Rock at shallow depth
In Torrox village and Torrox Park hard slate appears at very shallow depth.
How we solve it
Cutting with a breaker and reusing the stone for walls on the plot itself.
The problem
The rain washes the soil off the terraces
Every storm cuts gullies and the good soil ends up at the bottom.
How we solve it
Terraces with the right fall, ditches and drains so the water runs off without carrying soil.
The problem
A slope you can't make use of
The plot slopes and there's no usable flat area.
How we solve it
Platforms with cut and compacted fill, and a wall where the change in level remains.
The problem
Backfill that sinks
The slab or garden has cracked because the fill was tipped in one go.
How we solve it
Removing whatever is necessary and backfilling again in compacted layers, one by one.
The problem
Digging right next to the neighbour's house
The neighbouring foundation is exposed and it's risky if you dig all at once.
How we solve it
Excavation in sections, battered sides or shoring as specified by the technician, and monitoring of the party wall.
The problem
Water appears at the bottom
The excavation fills with water and the ground softens.
How we solve it
Pumping out, drainage if needed and the technician's decision before pouring concrete.
The problem
Rock appears when digging
Slate or limestone comes up at shallow depth and the machine can't make progress.
How we solve it
A hydraulic breaker and an assessment beforehand on the visit, so the rock isn't a surprise in the price.
Excavation and earthworks prices in Torrox
Earthworks depend on the cubic metres, the change in level, the type of ground and the access. That's why we give a fixed written price after seeing photos or the ground.
Excavation and earthworks in Torrox
Fixed and in writing
Includes machinery, working hours, compaction and, if needed, bringing in or removing soil, with no open-ended items.
- Photos of the land, from a distance, to show the slope.
- Approximate area and what you want to achieve.
- Location and photos of the access (street or track).
What changes the price in Torrox
The volume. The more cubic metres moved, the more machine and lorry hours.
The cut and fill balance. If what's cut can be used as fill on the plot itself, the price drops considerably.
The ground. Soil is not the same as rock: if rock appears a breaker has to be used and output drops.
Access. The old village has very narrow, steep streets; in Torrox Costa and El Morche access is usually easy.
More detail on our earthworks in Málaga and excavation in Málaga.
What good earthworks need
Moving earth is easy; leaving it firm so it doesn't move with the rain is what counts. This is how we do it in Torrox.
Topsoil set aside
Before moving anything we strip the topsoil and keep it for reuse in gardens and terraces.
Levels and falls
We work to marked levels so the plot ends up at the planned height and with a fall for the water.
Cut and fill balance
We plan it so what comes out in one place serves as fill in another and the minimum has to be taken away.
How we carry out your excavation or earthworks in Torrox
You send us photos
By WhatsApp or with the form: the land, the slope, the area and the location.
Technical visit
We look at the ground, machine access and how to balance cut and fill.
Fixed quote
In writing, with machinery, cubic metres, compaction and timescale.
Work done by our own crew
Clearing, cut, compacted fill, trimming and drainage.
Excavation and earthworks cases we see in Torrox
Typical situations that come up in the area and how they're solved.
Platform for a pool
The situation. Sloping ground where the pool wouldn't fit.
The solution. Cut and compacted fill, with a wall on the low side.
Plot for building
The situation. A sloping site full of scrub.
The solution. Clearing, levelling and a compacted platform ready for setting out.
A bank that slipped
The situation. Clay ground that moved after the rain.
The solution. Drainage, a gentler bank and escollera rock at the foot.
House foundations
The situation. Trenches and pad footings according to the project plan.
The solution. Setting out, excavation to level and a clean bottom ready for the concrete.
Pool on a plot with rock
The situation. Slate appeared at shallow depth when we started digging the pool.
The solution. Hydraulic breaker in the rock area and soil removed by lorry.
Cistern for an isolated house
The situation. A house with no mains water.
The solution. Hole for the cistern and connection trenches.
These are typical examples of common situations, not quotes. Every job is assessed on the visit.
Where we work in Torrox
We carry out earthworks across the whole municipality of Torrox and the surrounding area.
Do you need a licence for excavation or earthworks in Torrox?
In Andalusia, earthworks normally need a licence or a responsible declaration, especially if they change the ground level, are on rustic land or next to watercourses and roads. In Torrox it's processed at the Town Hall. On rustic land retaining walls usually require more documentation.
It's regulated by Andalusia's LISTA Law . On the visit we'll tell you what paperwork you need.
Shall we handle the licence for you?
If you'd rather not deal with the paperwork, TRÁMITA, our building licence office,, can process it for you with Torrox town hall.
What our clients say
Rating of MURES on Google
Teresa García Mesa
Very happy with the work. They built me an escollera rock wall and did some earthworks, and I was very satisfied. Very professional.
Nacho
They proposed a wall over three metres high that fitted in with the existing features. […] They showed great professionalism, honesty and commitment, listening to the client and adapting to every requirement.
Send us photos of your land and we'll give you a guide price
Fill in the form with the area, the approximate change in level, a few photos and the location. The surveyor reviews it and we call you with a rough price and to arrange the visit. No obligation.
For an accurate price
- One photo from a distance, showing the whole slope.
- Another of the access: where the machine would get in.
- Approximate length and height: a rough guess is fine.
What happens next
- Our technician reviews the photos and calls you.
- We give you a guide price.
- Free visit and a fixed written quote.
Prefer WhatsApp?
Send us the photos and location on WhatsApp and we'll reply straight away.
Send on WhatsAppAreas of Torrox where we work
- Torrox village
- Torrox Costa
- El Morche
- El Peñoncillo
- Torrox Park
- Torrox river
Excavation and earthworks FAQs in Torrox
Is there an earthworks company near me in Torrox?
Yes. MURES carries out earthworks in Torrox and across the Axarquía with our own machinery. We work in Torrox village, Torrox Costa, El Morche, El Peñoncillo and the surrounding area. Call or WhatsApp us on 686 746 094 (English spoken) with photos and the location and we'll give you an initial idea.
How much do earthworks cost in Torrox?
It depends on the volume of soil, the change in level, whether there's rock, the access and whether there's surplus or a shortage of soil on the plot. With photos we give you a rough idea and, after the visit, a fixed written price. If what's cut can be used as fill, it works out considerably cheaper.
Can a parking area be built on a sloping plot in Torrox Park?
Yes. The ground is dug out or filled to create the platform, compacted in layers and the change in level held with a wall. Then it can be finished in concrete or stamped concrete.
Do you work on farms along the Torrox river?
Yes: terraces, tracks and levelling for crops. Next to the riverbed, authorisation from the Junta de Andalucía may be needed, which we check before starting.
Do you build platforms in El Morche?
Yes. On plots in El Morche we create platforms for a pool, terrace or parking, with compacted fill and a wall where needed.
Do you repair tracks around Torrox village?
Yes, access tracks to houses and farms around the village, with reshaping, ditches and hardcore.
Can you work in Torrox Costa or El Morche if access is difficult?
Yes. The old village has very narrow, steep streets; in Torrox Costa and El Morche access is usually easy. Before quoting, we check where the machine and lorry can get in, and if necessary we work with small machinery or in phases. Access is reflected in the quote, so there are no surprises on the day.
How long does it take you to see a plot for levelling in Torrox?
We have a technician covering the whole area, so we can usually arrange the visit within a few days. If you send us photos and the location on WhatsApp first, the technician arrives knowing what's there and the visit is quicker. We work in Torrox village, Torrox Costa, El Morche, El Peñoncillo, Torrox Park and the Torrox river area.
What's the difference between earthworks and excavation?
Excavation is a specific hole: a trench, a pool or a foundation. Earthworks means changing the shape of the ground: levelling, building platforms, terraces or tracks. We do both; see also our excavation.
Do you build terraces on farms?
Yes: terraces for olives, almonds, avocados or fruit trees, with a bank or a stone wall, and a fall so the water doesn't wash the soil away. The topsoil is kept and put back on top.
How long does it take to level a plot?
A normal plot can be levelled in a few days if access is good. Large terraces, long tracks or rocky ground take longer. We give you the timescale for your job in the quote.
How much does an excavation cost in Torrox?
It depends on the cubic metres, whether the ground is soil or rock, machine access and whether the soil stays on the plot or has to go to the tip. With photos and measurements we give you a rough idea and, after the visit, a fixed written price.
Do you dig pools in El Morche and Torrox Costa?
Yes, it's one of the most common jobs. As the ground is looser, we take care with the sides of the pool and organise soil removal by lorry through the urbanisation streets.
How long does it take to dig out a pool?
A normal-sized pool is dug out in a few days if access is good and no rock appears. Beforehand it's best to have the plan with the measurements and the licence. We also do the pool construction.
Keep reading
Demolition in Torrox
Houses, outbuildings and slabs.
See →Escollera rock walls in Torrox
Stone walls in the area.
See →Stamped concrete in Torrox
Patios, terraces and driveways.
See →Swimming pool construction in the Axarquía
Concrete pools, also on sloping plots.
See →Skip hire
Containers for building work and renovations.
See →Excavation in the Axarquía
Foundations, pools, basements and trenches.
See →Excavation and earthworks in the Axarquía
Levelling, terracing and digging.
See →Earthworks & Land Levelling in nearby towns
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