These guys have done work across both our properties from clearing, fencing, building dams and cattle yards always professional and nothing is an issue, a true can do company.
Earthworks and rural fencing across the Lower Hunter.
Land and tree clearing, driveways, shed and tank pads, slashing and machine cartage, out of Greta. We build rural fences too, so you deal with Joel from the first quote to the finished job.
Rather talk now? Call 0429 498 627, any day.


- Our own machines on every job
- Family owned, Hunter based
- 5 years on Hunter properties
- Free on-site quotes
- Fully insured
What customers say
Real reviews from Joel’s customers, straight from Google.
We couldn’t be happier with the work Kirkman Earthworks did fencing our house yard! They installed a timber post and top rail fence with mesh, and the finished result looks fantastic. The workmanship is excellent, and the fence has made our yard look great while providing a secure space for our family and pets.
Highly recommend Kirkman Earthworks to anyone looking for quality fencing, reliable service and a great end result. We’re extremely happy with the job and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!
Absolutely thrilled with our new rural driveway and rail fencing! The finished result looks fantastic. The quality of the workmanship is excellent, the attention to detail is spot on, everything has been completed to a very high standard. The new driveway provides great access, while the rail fencing adds the perfect finishing touch to our property.
We couldn’t be happier with the result and would highly recommend Kirkman Earthworks and Rural Fencing services to anyone looking for quality work.
Great job from start to finish!
Earthworks and excavation
Land and tree clearing, driveways, pads, slashing and cartage. Ring Joel, get a straight quote, and he runs the job.

Land and tree clearing
Trees, stumps and scrub out. Blocks, house sites, paddocks and fence lines opened up.

Driveways and access roads
Driveway prep for gravel or concrete, plus access roads. Cut, shaped and gravelled to handle the ute, the float and the truck.

Shed pads and slab prep
Site cut, levelled and compacted, ready for your shed or your concreter's slab. We prep, we don't pour.

Tank pads, slashing and cartage
Level tank pads, paddocks slashed and machines moved where you need them.

Machines and attachments
Right-sized machines for the job, from a house pad to a big block.
- 1.7t excavator
- 3.5t excavatorLog grab, auger, rock breaker, post driver
- 6t excavatorLog grab, auger
- 14t excavatorLog grab
- D6T dozerStick rake
- 3t tipper
- 6t tipper
- TractorPost rammer, slasher
Rural fencing
We build rural fences too. Boundary, paddock, house yard or stock yards, big jobs and small ones, anywhere around the Hunter.

Timber post and rail with mesh
The clean, solid look acreage owners and horse people want around the house, the yard and the paddocks. Keeps dogs in and lasts.
- Hardwood posts and sawn top rail
- Mesh to keep dogs and stock in
- House yards, horse paddocks, lifestyle blocks

Steel posts, barb and plain wire
Proper strainer assemblies and wire tensioned right, so the fence stays tight and stock stays where it should.
- Galvanised strainers and stays
- Steel posts, barbed and plain wire
- Boundary, paddock and stock fencing

Yards, gates and repairs
Cattle yards, gates, replacing tired old fence and fixing storm or flood damage. If it's rural fencing, we do it.
Walk the finished job
Timber post and rail with mesh, just finished on a Hunter block.
Clear the line, then build the fence
Thick bush, rock, old wire or a slope that would beat a post-hole digger. We cut it, level it and fence it in one go, so you're not paying two contractors or waiting weeks between them.



Excavators from 1.7t to 14t, a D6T dozer and the attachments to match: grabs, augers, rock breaker and post drivers. Rocky Hunter ground doesn't hold us up.
Hardwood post and rail with mesh, or galvanised steel strainers with barb and plain wire. Built to hold stock for years.
Family owned and Hunter based. The bloke who quotes your job is the one on the machine.
Boundary fence? Your neighbour may owe half.
Under the NSW Dividing Fences Act, neighbours usually share the cost of a dividing fence. We'll give you a written quote you can hand straight to them.
Rebuilding after flood or fire?
If you've received disaster recovery funding for fencing, we can clear and rebuild it in one job. Check what's open with the NSW Rural Assistance Authority.
Recent work
Real jobs from around the Hunter. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Based in Greta. Working right across the Hunter.
- Greta
- Maitland
- Branxton
- Gresford
- Lochinvar
- Cessnock
- Singleton
- Paterson
- Vacy
- Dungog
- Kurri Kurri
- Broke
- Pokolbin
- Muswellbrook
- Scone
Mostly within an hour of Greta, so Maitland, Cessnock, Singleton and Dungog are regular runs, and we head up to Muswellbrook and Scone. For the right job we'll go further, so give us a call.
Common questions
What earthworks do you do?
Land and tree clearing, driveways and access roads, shed, slab and tank pads, slashing and machine cartage. If you're not sure it fits, give us a call.
Do you build fences as well?
Yes. Post and rail, steel post and wire, cattle yards, gates and repairs.
Do you do the clearing and the fencing?
Yes. We clear the line with our own machines, then build the fence. One quote, same team, no chasing an excavator bloke and a fencer separately.
Do you pour concrete?
No. We prep and level for slabs and driveways, ready for your concreter.
Do I have to pay for the whole boundary fence?
Usually not. Under the NSW Dividing Fences Act, neighbours generally share the cost of a boundary fence. We can talk you through how it works.
How far do you travel?
Mostly around an hour from Greta, including Maitland, Branxton, Gresford, Cessnock, Singleton and Dungog. We'll look at further out for the right job.
Are you insured?
Yes, we're fully insured.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm. Saturdays by arrangement. Call any day.
How quickly will you get back to me?
We call back the same day. If we're on the machine, it'll be after we knock off.
How do I get a quote?
Ring 0429 498 627 or fill in the form below. We'll usually come out for a look first.
How much does a job cost?
It depends on the job, the ground and the access. Rock, slope and clearing all change the price. We come out, look at it with you and give you a clear written quote for free.
Do you take on small jobs?
Yes. A small pad, a bit of clearing, a few panels of house-yard fencing or a repair after a storm. Big or small, give us a call.
Get a free on-site quote
Tell us about the job and Joel will call you back to talk it through, usually the same day. Then we come out, look at the site and give you a clear written price.
- 0429 498 627
- kirkmanearthworks@hotmail.com
- Greta NSW, servicing the Hunter Valley
- Mon to Fri 7am to 5pm. Saturdays by arrangement. Call any day.
Got it. Joel will call you back.
If we're on the machine it'll be after we knock off. Rather talk now? Ring 0429 498 627.
