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Dirt hire ltd

Earthworks Dunedin
 
Dirt Hire Ltd was started by Jake after seeing a hole in the market for small civil and residential contracting work not big enough for large corporations but to big for those 1 man band handymen out there. With 15 years industry experience Jake brings a vast knowledge of many different sectors of the industry, including: -Water reticulation -Drainage -Telco and power installs -site clearing and building prep -Tree clearing and bulk waste removal No job to big or to small , we do it all! Ful

Ewen Earthworks Limited

Earthworks Manukau
4.0
We are a group of qualified drainlayers and earthmovers. We do everything from tree clearing to drainage repairs and installs. Ewen Earthworks Limited comes with a team that have a combined experience of over 20 years in the earthmoving and drainage industry.

landshapes limited

Landscaping Dunedin
5.0
I Have worked in earth moving/construction industry 30 years and my son has been working with me for 5 years. I Have set myself up to do landscape constructing work and dig outs. I pride myself on keeping budgets on target, being reliable and producing quality work. I have a 5ton tip truck and various size diggers, augers and a rock breaker aswell as other construction equipment. We run rubber tracked diggers, which keeps our impact as low as possible. We are fully equip to fulfil any of your la
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Ben wooltorton building

Residential Building Dunedin
 
Here at Ben Wooltorton Building we can help with a wide range of building work, from decks fences and retaining walls, alterations and renovations to mini digger and landscape work and everything in between! No job too small. A Dunedin local helping Dunedin locals.

NZ Property Improvement Ltd

Electrical Manawatu
4.1
Family based Electrical Contractor. Registered Electrical Inspector. Wellington waterproofing Specialists.

Practical Landscapes

Landscaping Dunedin
4.9
Dunedin-based landscape company with 8 years experience covering all aspects of landscape construction. Specialising in bigger projects but happy to work on smaller ones too. We work hard to meet client expectations and deadlines, delivering the work in a professional manner. Quality craftsmanship is at the cornerstone of Practical Landscapes.
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Pattison Property Solutions ltd

Landscaping Dunedin
4.4
Pattison property solutions ltd is a small family owned business. We are very professional with high quality work standards. We specialise in landscaping , fencing and all other outdoor property needs .

Dunedin City Contracting

Residential Building Dunedin
4.7
We are a large firm specializing in all aspects of building, property maintenance and construction. We employ Licensed & qualified Builders, Electricians, Plumbers and Interior decorators, we also do Landscaping and Excavation. Basically anything related to domestic or commercial properties. We make it easy having all trades in house for project management, no need to try and coordinate tradesmen from multiple businesses as we have them all ready to fit into the timeline of the project as needed

Precision Drainage and Excavations Limited

Drainlaying Christchurch
 
Precision Drainage and Excavations are a Christchurch based drainage and excavation company that work South Island wide. We have been operating for a little over 4 years and have completed many successful jobs with many satisfied clients in that time. Our main expertise is all aspects of drainage, although we are equipped to do, and complete many excavation, concrete and landscaping jobs.
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Reece contracting Ltd

Earthworks Dunedin
 
Hi I have been operating excavators for 15 years I get so much pride out of doing a high quality but fast job. I specialise in driveways, landscaping earthworks, drilling holes, vegetation removal. I have a very mobile set up, 5.5t digger and 10t tipper. Im am young and fit and ready to do a good job.

Edwards Earthmoving Dunedin Ltd

Earthworks Dunedin
 
With 8 years of experience in the excavation industry, we are a family-owned and operated business that prides itself on timely yet perfect performance. While we specialize in dig-out work, we also provide a range of other services and smaller jobs from time to time. We are professional and efficient, and we work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We enjoy providing competitive quotes and completing our work to a standard above the expected level. HAPPY TO QUOTE, we are not the chea
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