Services

Local Earthworks & Landscaping Services

Little Dirt Works provides reliable earthworks, landscaping and rural property services across Central Victoria – Based in North Harcourt, south of Bendigo, covering all areas between Bendigo, Maldon, Daylesford, Kyneton, Heathcote and Axedale.

We work with homeowners, builders and lifestyle property owners.

What we do

Earthworks, Landscape Features & Rural Property Services

Our services cover a wide range of property needs, including driveways, site cuts, shed pads, house pads, horse arenas, dams, drainage, trenching, landscaping, crane truck lifting, slashing and mulching. Whether you are preparing for a build, improving access, managing water, maintaining land or upgrading your property, Little Dirt Works can help.

Our machinery is well suited to rural, residential and commercial properties, lifestyle blocks and small rural blocks. We have a wide range of machinery attachments to help with most requirements.

Earthworks Services

Little Dirt Works provides a range of earthworks for residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle properties across Central Victoria  We are based in North Harcourt, south of Bendigo, and cover all areas between Bendigo, Maldon, Daylesford, Kyneton, Heathcote and Axedale.

We can help prepare, level, shape, clear and improve your land for a wide range of projects.

Our earthworks services are ideal for property owners who need practical work completed around their home, farm, shed, paddock or acreage. We can assist with site preparation, driveway works, trenching, drainage, dam repairs, post hole digging, grading, soil moving and general excavation.

Every property is different, so we take a personal approach to each job. Whether it’s a garden area, a driveway improvement or a site prepared for a larger project, we bring the right equipment and attachments to get the job done efficiently.

Driveways

Little Dirt Works builds, repairs and improves driveways for homes, farms, rural properties and lifestyle blocks. A well-built driveway makes your property easier to access, safer to use and better prepared for wet weather.

We can help with rural driveways, gravel driveways, property entrances and crossovers, access tracks and driveway drainage. Our driveway services include forming, grading, topping, rolling, reshaping and improving water flow so your driveway performs better over time.

If your driveway is washed out, uneven, difficult to use or holding water in the wrong places, we can help create a more practical and long-lasting result. We also assist with property entrances and crossover preparation where required.

Site Cuts

Little Dirt Works can complete your site cut and site preparation for homes, sheds, arenas and other building projects. we have the experience and equipment to cut, level and shape your site to suit your project requirements.

A proper site cut helps create a stable and usable area before building begins. We can assist with house sites, shed pads, arena bases, water tank pads, driveway areas and general building preparation across rural, residential and commercial properties.

We can also help with trenching, pier holes, post holes, drainage and access preparation around the site. If you are working with a builder, shed installer or contractor, we can help prepare the area so the next stage of the project can move ahead smoothly.

Shed Pads & House Pads

Little Dirt Works prepares house and shed pads, tank pads and building areas for properties across Central Victoria We are based in North Harcourt, south of Bendigo, and cover all areas between Bendigo, Maldon, Daylesford, Kyneton, Heathcote and Axedale.

Getting the site right from the beginning is important for any shed, home or structure.

We can help clear, cut, level and prepare the area so it is ready for the next stage of work. This may include shaping the site, improving access, managing drainage, digging trenches or preparing the ground for construction.

Our shed pad and house pad services are suitable for machinery sheds, rural sheds, farm buildings, storage areas, homes, water tank areas and lifestyle property improvements.

Horse Arenas

Little Dirt Works can complete your horse arena earthworks with our laser grading equipment. A horse arena needs the right base, surface, shape and drainage so it can be used safely and effectively.

We can help prepare and level horse arenas, riding areas and arena bases. Our laser grader helps create a more even and usable surface, while our earthmoving equipment can assist with shaping, drainage and access around the arena.

We can erect your fencing too.

Our horse arena services are suitable for horse owners and rural property owners across Central Victorian areas south of Bendigo. Whether you are building a new arena or improving an existing area, Little Dirt Works can help prepare the ground properly.

Dams, Ponds & Dam Liners

Dams for rural use and ponds for your enjoyment, Little Dirt Works can build the dam or pond for you. We can assist with new dam works, existing dam repairs, establish ponds, and install liners. We can improve inflows and overflows.

If your dam or pond is leaking, holding less water than it should or needs reshaping, we can help with practical solutions to improve water storage and reduce water loss. We can also assist with pond liners and dam liners to help keep water where it needs to be.

We can also help with water tank work, including removing old tanks, preparing tank areas and using our crane truck to lift tanks into difficult locations. Where required, we will connect inlets, we can dig trenches, run pipes and assist with connections for dams, tanks, taps and pumps.

Drainage

Good drainage is one of the most important parts of keeping a property usable and protected. Poor drainage can cause issues around homes, sheds, driveways, gardens, paddocks and access tracks.

Little Dirt Works provides practical drainage solutions for residential, commercial, rural and lifestyle properties. We can help redirect water, help to eliminate wet areas, dig drainage trenches, prepare pipe runs and improve how water moves across your property.

Our drainage services are suitable around homes, driveways, sheds, gardens, paddocks and rural properties. Whether you need drainage around a building, better water flow through a driveway or a practical solution for a wet area, we can help.

Trenching

Little Dirt Works provides trenching services for homes, farms, rural properties and lifestyle blocks. We can dig trenches for pipes, water lines, irrigation, taps, pumps, drainage and other property services like electricity.

Trenching is often needed as part of a larger project, especially when preparing for water systems, drainage works, sheds, tanks, gardens or building infrastructure. With the right machinery and attachments, we can complete trenching work efficiently and safely.

Our trenching services are suitable for residential and commercial properties, rural blocks, small acreages, farms and lifestyle properties across Central Victoria – in areas south of Bendigo.

Post Holes, Piers and Trenches

Little Dirt Works provides post hole digging with a range of auger sizes for fencing, sheds, retaining walls, gates, landscaping and rural property projects. We have auger attachments available for use with both the excavator and skid steer, giving us flexibility across different job types and access areas.

Our available auger sizes include 200mm, 300mm, 370mm, 450mm, 600mm and 900mm. This allows us to dig post and pier holes for a wide range of property and construction needs.

We can also dig trenches big enough for strip footings or small enough for essential services.

Post hole digging is suitable for fencing, farm gates, retaining walls, shed posts, pergolas, garden structures, rural infrastructure and general property improvements. If you need accurate post holes dug with the right equipment, Little Dirt Works can help.

Landscaping

Little Dirt Works provides landscaping earthworks and outdoor property improvement services. We help prepare and shape outdoor areas so they are easier to build on, plant, drain and maintain.

Our landscaping services can assist with helping you develop your outdoor areas. Starting with underground services, shaping the area, and developing the features you want in your garden: driveways, paths and stairs, retaining walls, garden bed preparation, paved areas, stonework & steelwork, adding soil and mulch.

We work with homeowners and lifestyle property owners needing practical improvements around the home, garden or land. Whether you are preparing a new outdoor area or improving an existing space, we can help create a better base for the project.

Crane Truck Lifting

Little Dirt Works has a Crane Truck with Tipper for lifting, moving and placing heavy items. This is useful for jobs where heavy materials need to be lifted safely into position, especially in areas that are difficult to access.

Our crane truck can help with water tanks, garden features, building materials, landscape materials, rural property materials, mulch, soil, gravel and other heavy loads. The truck can also carry up to 7 tonnes and around 6 cubic metres of mulch.

The crane can lift approximately 600kg at 11 metres and up to 1925kg at 3.8 metres. This makes it a practical option for lifting and moving heavy items around commercial, rural, residential and lifestyle properties.

Slashing & Mulching

Little Dirt Works provides slashing, mulching for paddocks, small acreages and lifestyle blocks.

This service is ideal for properties that need overgrown areas cleaned up, scrub reduced or paddocks slashed in time for Summer.

Mulching gorse, blackberry and unwanted scrub can be the first step for you in controlling problem areas. 

Slashing and mulching can help improve access, reduce overgrowth and make your property easier to manage. Whether you need one-off clean-up work or a regular service, Little Dirt Works can help.

Our equipment

Plenty of attachments to get the job done.

We have a range of equipment to help us with the whole project.

  • 5 Tonne Excavator
  • Skidsteer
  • Tractor
  • Crane Truck with Tipper
  • Loader
  • Laser Grader
  • Trencher
  • Power/Harley Rake
  • Auger – assorted sizes
  • Rock Sieve
  • Rock Breaker
  • Mulchers
  • Slasher
  • Smudger
  • Assorted Buckets
  • Forks & Grabs
  • Spray Unit
  • Pipe Layer
  • Truck Mounted Water Tank
Why Little Dirt Works

The Right Machinery for the Job. Local service.

Little Dirt Works was established with lifestyle blocks and small acreages in mind. We also cater for residential and commercial properties, Every property is different — so we bring the right machinery and attachments for the job.

With a broad range of equipment, we can offer practical solutions for many different property needs. We have access to larger machinery when required along with the skills and experience to operate them.

Local service, the right machinery, practical advice — across Central Victoria – areas south of Bendigo.

Castlemaine

Bendigo

Harcourt

Maldon

Daylesford

Kyneton

Heathcote

Axedale

Chewton

Campbells Creek

Newstead

Guildford

Elphinstone

Taradale

Malmsbury

Metcalfe

Sutton Grange

Redesdale

Woodend

Areas we service

Central Victoria – Based in North Harcourt

Central Victoria, south of Bendigo, covering all areas between Bendigo, Maldon, Daylesford, Kyneton, Heathcote and Axedale.

Contact us today to discuss your project

Need help with earthworks, landscaping, driveways, site cuts, dams, drainage, trenching, horse arenas, crane truck lifting, slashing or mulching?

Call or email Stephen for a chat about your plans.

Based in Central Victoria, south of Bendigo, covering all areas between Bendigo, Maldon, Daylesford, Kyneton, Heathcote and Axedale.

We provide practical solutions for driveways, entrance and crossovers, site cuts and associated works, dams, tanks and connections, landscape feature works, crane truck lifting, horse arenas, slashing and mulching.

Contact Us
Call Stephen
0407 396 357