What excavation and earthmoving services do you provide in Parkes NSW?

Outback Landscaping and Excavations provides comprehensive earthmoving including site cuts, shed and house pads, dual-grade laser levelling, rural driveway construction, dam building and desilting, trenching, and structural retaining walls across Parkes and the Central West.

Do you travel outside of Parkes to Forbes, Peak Hill, and Condobolin?

Yes. We operate a dedicated float and tipper fleet servicing properties throughout a 100km+ radius from Parkes, including Forbes, Peak Hill, Condobolin, Trundle, Bogan Gate, Manildra, and Eugowra.

What machinery and fleet equipment do you operate?

Our modern fleet includes a 14-tonne Caterpillar excavator with rock breakers and tilting hitch, a 5.5-tonne Kubota zero-tail swing mini excavator with augers, a Caterpillar 259D3 posi-track loader with laser grader box, and a 10m³ bogie-drive tipper truck.

How much does earthmoving or driveway grading cost in Parkes NSW?

Excavator wet hire typically ranges from $135 to $225 per hour plus GST depending on machine tonnage. Compacted roadbase driveways generally average $35 to $65 per square metre including excavation, geotextile fabric, and gravel base. We offer free on-site consultations and fixed written quotes.

Are you licensed and insured for residential and commercial works?

Yes. We hold NSW Fair Trading Contractor Licence #349281C, $20M Public Liability Insurance, Dial-Before-You-Dig certification, and complete WHS / Safe Work Method Statements.

Servicing Parkes, Forbes, Peak Hill & Central West NSW

Tough Outback Earthmoving.
Precision Landscaping.

From heavy site cuts, laser levelling, and all-weather rural gravel driveways to engineered sandstone retaining walls and lush turf. We have the Caterpillar machinery and Central West local know-how to get it done right the first time.

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NSW Lic #349281C Fully Licensed & Insured

Dual-Grade Laser Millimetre Precision Grading

Central West Local Parkes Shire Council Compliant

No Hidden Extras Free On-Site Inspections

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At a Glance: Outback Landscaping & Excavations

Outback Landscaping and Excavations is a registered civil earthmoving and structural landscaping contractor based in Parkes, NSW 2870 (Latitude: -33.1378, Longitude: 148.1758). Serving residential, agricultural, and commercial clients throughout Parkes Shire, Forbes Shire, and Lachlan Valley.

Fleet Equipment 14T Excavator, 5.5T Mini, Posi-Track Loader, 10m³ Tipper

Coverage Radius 100km+ (Parkes, Forbes, Peak Hill, Condobolin, Trundle)

Specialties Pad Cuts, Laser Grading, Rural Driveways, Retaining, Dams

Licence & Safety NSW Licence #349281C | $20M Public Liability | BYDA Certified

Need urgent earthworks or prompt quotation?

We provide rapid on-site inspections for house pads, flood repairs, and property developments across the Parkes district.

Or call Derrick: 0412 784 426

TRANSPARENT CENTRAL WEST PRICING

Interactive Project Cost Estimator

Select your project type, rough dimensions, and site terrain to generate an instant estimate based on regional Central West NSW earthmoving and landscaping rates.

1 Select Project Type:

2 Driveway Area (Square Metres): 250 m²

30 m² 750 m² 1,500 m²

3 Ground Condition & Access:

Standard Soil & Clear Access Heavy Red Clay / Wet Soil Rocky Hardpan / Caliche

ESTIMATED BALLPARK RANGE

$8,750 - $11,250

Inc. GST, Machinery Wet Hire & Materials

Equipment Involved: Posi-Track, Grader Blade & Tipper

Typical On-Site Duration: 2 - 3 Days

Material Spec: DGB20 Compacted Roadbase + Geotextile

Council / Compliance: Parkes & Forbes Shire Standards

Lock in your free on-site verification with these project parameters:

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CIVIL & RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Built Tough For Central West Conditions

Combining heavy machinery precision with tailored landscaping craftsmanship. We handle raw red earth, rocky outcrops, and floodwater runoffs with seasoned regional expertise.

House & Shed Pad Site Cuts

Direct Answer: Outback Landscaping prepares engineered building pads in Parkes using laser grading, benching, and moisture-controlled compaction to prevent clay soil settlement.

Complete site clearance, strip topsoil, laser-level bench cuts, and engineered foundation preparation for new residential homes, machinery sheds, and farm workshops.

Level tolerance within ±5mm with dual laser
Dial-Before-You-Dig safety verified
Full compaction reports available

Rural Driveways & Access Roads

Direct Answer: We build all-weather farm and residential driveways engineered with table drains and crown slopes to withstand heavy trucks and Central West storm runoff.

Eliminate corrugations and bog holes. We install culvert pipes, lay heavy geotextile underlay, spread certified roadbase, and compact with vibration rollers.

DGB20 / Decomposed granite surfaces
Concrete culvert headwalls & pipes
Table drain grading & camber crown

Laser Levelling & Horse Arenas

Direct Answer: Using Leica dual-grade laser transmitters mounted to our track loader blade, we create millimeter-accurate falls for dressage arenas, sports turf, and drainage.

Precision grading prevents pooling water and provides the perfect base for equine arenas, commercial slabs, tennis courts, and agricultural drainage contours.

Dual-plane cross-fall laser precision
Sand & aggregate topping spreading
Sub-base compaction & drainage

Retaining Walls & Earth Terraces

Direct Answer: We design and build structural sandstone block, concrete sleeper, and gabion retaining walls engineered to resist Parkes' heavy soil surcharge.

Transform sloping blocks into usable, beautiful tiered living spaces. Complete with ag-pipe drainage, blue metal backfill, and geotextile filtration to prevent hydrostatic pressure.

Sandstone boulders & machine-cut blocks
Heavy-duty galvanized steel H-beam uprights
Subsurface drainage ag-lines included

Dam Construction & Desilting

Direct Answer: We excavate new stock dams, clean out silted waterholes, construct spillways, and repair washed-out gully heads across Central West pastoral properties.

Restore your property's water holding capacity before the next dry spell. Our 14-tonne excavator cuts deep key trenches, compacts clay walls, and establishes rock-armoured spillways.

Silt removal and batter regrading
Compacted clay core keyway barriers
Gully head erosion rock chute stabilization

Turf Laying & Acreage Landscaping

Direct Answer: We supply and lay drought-tolerant Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo and Kikuyu turf, paired with automated sub-surface irrigation and native plantings.

From full rural homestead gardens to urban Parkes residential backyards. We cultivate soil, incorporate gypsum to break down heavy clay, install organic topsoil, and lay instant green turf.

Certified Sir Walter, TifTuf & Kikuyu
Rotary hoeing, gypsum & underlay topsoil
Automated Hunter / RainBird irrigation

PROVEN LOCAL RESULTS

Central West Project Transformations

Take a look at how we transform raw, uneven red soil into functional, master-crafted outdoor spaces and rock-solid rural infrastructure.

Completed luxury residential landscaping with tiered sandstone retaining walls, manicured Sir Walter turf, and fire pit in Parkes NSW

Completed Project

Parkes Acreage Estate Recent Build

Hillside Sandstone Terracing & Sir Walter Turf

Excavated 450m³ of reactive clay hillside, engineered curved natural sandstone retaining walls, integrated a sunken stone fire pit lounge, and installed 850m² of drought-hardy turf with automatic pop-up irrigation.

14T Excavator Sandstone Masonry Laser Levelled Sir Walter DNA

Laser grader and tipper truck constructing all weather rural road and farm dam in Central West NSW

Civil & Rural

Forbes / Parkes Rural Border Infrastructure Upgrade

1.2km Rural Access Road & 3 Megalitre Farm Dam

Constructed a high-compaction dual-lane driveway utilizing heavy crushed roadbase, graded table drainage channels, installed twin 600mm concrete culverts, and excavated a clay-lined catchment dam for stock watering.

Cat Grader 10m³ Tippers Culvert Pipes Clay Dam Core

MODERN MACHINERY FLEET

The Right Machine for Every Central West Job

We invest in modern, high-spec equipment maintained to rigorous civil standards. Available for wet hire with experienced, certified operators.

HEAVY CIVIL EXCAVATOR 14,200 KG OPERATING WEIGHT

Caterpillar 310F Heavy Excavator

Our flagship earthmover equipped with high-power hydraulics, zero tail-swing versatility, and a hydraulic tilting quick-hitch. Engineered for deep house footings, rock batter trimming, gully stabilization, and bulk site excavations.

Key Attachments & Capabilities:

1200mm Mud Bucket & 450mm Rock Chisel Bucket
Hydraulic Silenced Rock Breaker Hammer
45° Articulating Tilt Hitch for precision batters
Hydraulic Log & Sandstone Boulder Grab

Wet Hire Rate (Inc Operator): $185 - $225 / hr + GST

LOCAL COVERAGE

Proudly Servicing Parkes & Surrounds

We are based in Parkes and regularly transport machinery across the Central West within a 100km+ radius.

Parkes (2870)

Headquarters & Depot

Immediate mobilization across Parkes township and rural residential subdivisions (Armstrong, Currajong, Mugincoble).

Same-Day Response

Forbes (2871)

33 km South

Lachlan River flat earthmoving, flood bank stabilization, shed foundations, rural driveways, and town landscaping.

Regular Daily Service

Peak Hill (2869)

49 km North

Agricultural earthmoving, farm dams, firebreak cuts, fence line clearing, and residential site leveling.

Fully Serviced

Condobolin (2877)

100 km West

Station earthworks, pastoral dam desilting, culvert installations, laser grading, and heavy roadbase cartage.

Float Available

Trundle & Bogan Gate

2875 & 2876

Grain shed pads, rural road grading, homestead landscaping, septic trenching, and soil remediation.

Local Depot Support

Manildra & Eugowra

2865 & 2867

Slope terracing, sandstone retaining, creek diversion earthworks, and residential landscaping projects.

Eastern Corridor Coverage

VERIFIED GOOGLE BUSINESS PROFILE

Google Business Profile & Depot Location

Rated 5.0 stars by landowners, builders, and farmers across Parkes, Forbes, Peak Hill, Condobolin, and the Lachlan Valley.

Mick Gallagher Local Guide • 14 reviews

2 weeks ago

"Called Outback Landscaping for our 24x12m rural machinery shed pad cut and 200m roadbase driveway just outside Parkes. The operator's laser grading was pinpoint accurate, saving us thousands in concrete over-pour. Punctual, tough Caterpillar machinery, and honest local blokes."

Shed Pad Site Cut & Rural Driveway

Brendan & Claire Kelly Forbes NSW

1 month ago

"Built an engineered sandstone block retaining wall to terrace our sloping property and prepped the ground for Sir Walter turf. Top communication from start to finish. Proper drainage with ag-pipe and blue metal backfill. Can't fault them."

Sandstone Retaining & Turf Laying

Wayne Thornley Peak Hill • Pastoral Client

3 months ago

"Desilted two silted-up farm dams and recut our washed-out creek culverts after heavy rains. Prompt mobilization, fair local rates, and they genuinely understand Central West soil conditions and flood drainage."

Dam Desilting & Storm Culvert Repair

Central West Machinery Depot

Outback Landscaping and Excavations

38 Commercial Road, Parkes NSW 2870

100km+ Radius: Parkes, Forbes, Peak Hill, Condobolin, Trundle, Manildra

Mon–Fri: 6:30am – 6:00pm | Sat: 7:00am – 2:00pm

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, factual answers regarding earthmoving, machine hire, council compliance, and landscaping in Parkes NSW.

Do I need council approval for an earthworks site cut or retaining wall in Parkes Shire?

Under the Parkes Shire Council and NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), retaining walls under 600mm in height (or 1000mm in rural zones) and minor earth fills under 600mm are generally classified as Exempt Development. For larger engineered cuts or boundary walls exceeding 1m, development approval (DA) or a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) may be required. We assist our clients with site contour checks and engineering compliance.

How do you handle heavy red clay and rock in the Parkes area?

Parkes is famous for reactive red clay and caliche shale hardpan. When wet, uncompacted clay turns to mud; when dry, it shrinks and cracks. We address this by: (1) stripping organic matter, (2) ripping rock hardpans with our hydraulic rock teeth, (3) treating soils with lime or gypsum where required, and (4) laying heavy geotextile filtration fabric beneath roadbase to prevent driveway sinking.

What is your turnaround time for a free on-site quote?

For properties located in Parkes, Forbes, and Peak Hill, we typically attend within 24 to 48 hours of initial inquiry. Written quotes with itemized machine hours, material specifications, and project timeframes are provided within 1 business day of the site visit.

Can you deliver roadbase, gravel, and garden topsoil to my property?

Yes. Our 10m³ bogie tipper and dog trailer can transport loads up to 26 tonnes per run directly to your property. We source premium DGB20 roadbase, decomposed granite, drainage metal, sandstone rocks, and double-screened garden topsoil from certified regional quarries.

What is laser grading and why is it essential for building pads and arenas?

Laser grading pairs a rotating laser transmitter with dual hydraulic receivers on our track loader blade. This automatically adjusts blade height hundreds of times per minute, delivering an exact millimeter-flat or dual-slope surface. It eliminates high spots, prevents water pooling, and saves thousands on concrete over-pour for slab preparation.

Central West NSW's Trusted Earthmovers

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