Services
Forester Holdings services
Our top notch services
At Forester Holdings, we provide a comprehensive range of earthmoving and material supply services, ensuring your project runs smoothly from start to finish.
Truck and Quad Fleet Wet Hire
Hire our modern fleet with skilled operators to handle all your carting needs.
Dam Digs
Expert dam excavation and construction for water storage or irrigation needs.
Quarry Direct Material Sourcing
We source high-quality quarry materials directly, ensuring your project gets the best foundation.
Fire Track Maintenance
Protect your property with fire break installation and ongoing maintenance.
Driveway Installation & Repairs
Whether you’re building a new driveway or repairing an existing one, we use durable road base products for long-lasting results.
Site Cuts, Cleans, and Levelling
We prepare sites with precision, offering expert clearing, levelling, and earthmoving services.
Need something else?
If it involves dirt and materials, we’re your go-to experts. Our close affiliations with local family businesses give us access to a wide range of additional earthmoving equipment, from excavators and backhoes to bobcats and tippers. We’ll handle it all in one seamless transaction for you.
Rates & Pricing
Check our Rates & Pricing
“All rates are negotiable for long-term projects.“
Machines
5-6T Posi Track – $160 + GST
Includes:
- Spreader Bar – No Extra Cost
- Broom – $20 + GST
- Forks – $10 + GST
Backhoe – $140 + GST
Includes:
- Spreader Bar – No Extra Cost
- Multiple Bucket Sizes – $20 + GST
- Rock Breaker – $70 + GST
- Auger – $40 + GST
3-4T Excavator – $145 + GST
Includes:
- Spreader Bar – No Extra Cost
- Broom – $20 + GST
- Grab – $10 + GST
- Rock Breaker – $40 + GST
- Rippers – $10 + GST
13-14T Excavator – $165 + GST
Bucket Sizes Available: 450, 900, 1500, Ripper
Trucks
Tandem Tipper – $110 + GST
Semi Tipper – $170 + GST
Truck and Quad – $195 + GST
Rates Terms
Forester Holdings has an extensive range of contacts in trucking and machinery, if we don’t have what you need we will source what equipment is needed to complete works.
Pricing to be confirmed upon request.
Forester Holdings has the right to update their price list at any time, if changes occur the customer will be notified prior to commencement.
Minimum Hire Charges
Trucks and Machines have a 4 hour minimum Hire charge, this includes 1 hour travel. eg. – 3 Hour Work + 1 Hour Travel.
Night shifts will incur a 6 Hour minimum. eg. – 5 Hours work + 1 Hours Travel
Machine attachments are 1 hour minimum hire.
After Hours Charges
Works after 18:00 (6pm) occur an extra $20 per hour +GST charge, with a 6 hour minimum ( 5+1).
Weekend rates will be advised upon request.
Cancellations
Minimum hire is payable if cancellation is less then 1 hour from start time.
Tolls
The customer is liable for toll charges from start of job to completion of job.
Completion of works and billing
Each job will require a site representative to sign a BND tippers docket book, which will state the following:
- Hours worked
- Loads completed
- Tolls used ( if any )
- Total tonnes / metres ( if contract rate )
By signing this docket this signifies that you agree and are satisfied with the works completed.
Any issues need to be discussed before signing the docket. A signed docket relinquishes all further docket queries.
Billing time is calculated in 30 minute increments after minimum hire period.
Payment terms are 7 days from invoice, unless other terms are pre discussed.