Kirkman Earthworks & Contracting

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.

Joel calls you back to talk it through. No obligation.

Rather talk now? Call 0429 498 627, any day.

Kirkman excavator and dozer on a cleared jobEarthworks
Hardwood post and rail fence with meshRural fencing
  • 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.

Google review

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.

Matthew Y.
Google review

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!

Tara G.
Google review

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!

Erin Y.

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Earthworks and excavation

Land and tree clearing, driveways, pads, slashing and cartage. Ring Joel, get a straight quote, and he runs the job.

Kirkman excavator beside a freshly cleared fence line

Land and tree clearing

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

New gravel driveway up to a shed on an acreage block

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.

Levelled and compacted gravel hardstand beside a new shed

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.

Two water tanks sitting on a level prepared sand pad

Tank pads, slashing and cartage

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

Two Kirkman excavators parked on site

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.

Hardwood corner post with sawn timber top rail and mesh

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
Free on-site quote
Galvanised steel strainer post with stay and tensioned barbed and plain wire

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
Free on-site quote
New galvanised gates and steel cattle yards with loading ramp

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.

Cleared fence line running down through bushland
1Clear the lineWe cut a clean, level line through scrub, timber and rock.
Tractor post driver working up a freshly cleared hillside line
2Drive the postsPosts go in dead straight on the fresh line, even up steep country.
Finished barb fence strained along a freshly cleared bush line
3Strain and finishWire run out, strained tight and stock proof. Site left tidy.
Machines on every job

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.

Timber or steel, done properly

Hardwood post and rail with mesh, or galvanised steel strainers with barb and plain wire. Built to hold stock for years.

You deal with Joel

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.

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.

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