
PJH Earthworks Ltd provides earthworks and site preparation for new homes, sheds, outdoor projects, landscaping and rural developments. We help get your site ready by clearing, levelling, excavating and shaping the ground for the next stage of work.
Excavation and earthmoving
House site preparation
Shed and pole shed groundwork
Land levelling and shaping
General site clearing

Retaining walls and rock walls can transform sloping, uneven or difficult land into usable space. PJH Earthworks Ltd provides practical retaining solutions for gardens, driveways, building sites and lifestyle properties. We focus on solid workmanship and a finished result that works with the natural shape of your property.
Timber retaining walls
Rock retaining walls
Sloping section support
Drainage and site shaping
Building support where required



A properly built driveway or accessway improves the safety, usability and value of your property. PJH Earthworks Ltd constructs and repairs driveways, rural tracks, accessways and culverts with practical drainage and durability in mind.
New driveway construction
Gravel and metal driveways
Farm tracks and rural accessways
Driveway repairs and upgrades
Culvert installation and drainage work

PJH Earthworks Ltd can assist with pole shed groundwork, augering, site preparation and practical building support. Whether you are planning a pole shed, deck, retaining wall or outdoor building project, we can help prepare the site and complete the groundwork needed before construction begins. Access to LBP building knowledge is available where required.
Pole shed site preparation
Augering and post hole drilling
Shed and building groundwork
Deck and outdoor project support
Practical building support where required


Flooding, slips and storm damage can leave your property unsafe, messy and difficult to access. PJH Earthworks Ltd provides practical flood clean-up and maintenance services to remove debris, restore access and help get your site back under control.
Flood debris removal
Slip and storm clean-up
Accessway restoration
Land clearing and site tidy-ups
Truck and digger support

While earthworks and retaining walls are the main focus, PJH Earthworks Ltd also provides tree felling, log removal and wood chipping for clients needing land cleared, problem trees removed or sites tidied. This is ideal for rural, residential and lifestyle properties where trees, logs or green waste need to be cleared before the next stage of work.
Tree felling and tree removal
Log removal and cartage
Wood chipping for branches and green waste
Section clearing and vegetation clean-up
Qualified arborist capability available


Local Knowledge and Practical Advice
Based in Upper Moutere, we understand the land, weather conditions and property challenges that come with working across Nelson and Tasman. We provide straightforward recommendations that make sense for your site.
Wide Range of Services
Our team can help with more than just excavation. From retaining walls and rock walls through to driveways, land clearing, tree work, site preparation and flood clean-up, we provide a broad range of practical services.
Experienced Machinery Operation
With an experienced excavator operator, truck and digger available, we have the equipment and know-how needed to take on demanding earthworks and property development projects.
Building Support Available
For projects involving retaining walls, decks, pole sheds or other building work, access to an LBP builder is available to help ensure the right support is in place.
Free, No-Obligation Quotes
We make it easy to get started. Contact PJH Earthworks Ltd to discuss your project and receive a free, no-obligation quote before work begins.
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Give us a call or send through your plans, ideas or site requirements. Whether you need a new driveway, retaining wall, land clearing or excavation work, we will talk through what is needed and arrange a time to assess the job.
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After looking at the site and understanding the scope of work, we provide a straightforward quote with practical recommendations. We focus on realistic solutions that suit your property, budget and timeframe.
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Once everything is approved, we get on site with the right equipment, experience and attitude to complete the work properly. We keep communication clear and take pride in leaving you with a result that is built to last.

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PJH Earthworks have done great work for me and I will definitely be using them again in the future. Honest, reliable and a high standard of workmanship from start to finish.

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Phil and the team do outstanding retaining wall work. Great communication, excellent attention to detail and a finished result that looks fantastic.

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PJH Earthworks helped clear our section and gave us practical advice that helped protect our home. Really appreciated the knowledge, effort and willingness to go the extra mile.

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They do a great job and I would happily recommend them. Reliable team, easy to deal with and they take pride in their work.

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Had PJH come out to sort a driveway and a bit of retaining on our lifestyle block. Phil turned up when he said he would, gave honest advice and the finished job was tidy as. Couldn't fault them, would have them back no worries.

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From the first quote through to the finished job, the team were easy to deal with and got everything sorted without any hassle. We are very happy with the result.
PJH Earthworks Ltd is an Upper Moutere earthworks business servicing Nelson, Tasman and surrounding areas. We provide earthworks, excavation, retaining walls, rock walls, site preparation, driveways, accessways, culverts, pole shed groundwork, land clearing, tree felling, log removal and wood chipping with a practical can-do attitude and a strong focus on quality workmanship.
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