Quality, Reliable Earthworks Across the Mid North Coast

Areas we service

We cover our earthmoving services across Bowraville and beyond — including Macksville, Missabotti, Taylors Arm, Eungai Rail, Valla, Bellingen, Kempsey, and surrounding rural properties.

One of our latest projects

See Bowraville Bulldozing in action in this short video, showcasing our machinery at work on rural properties.

Based in Bowraville, we provide reliable bulldozing and earthmoving for farms and rural land, with experienced operators and well-maintained equipment delivering results that last.

Our services

House and shed pads

Our work includes comprehensive earthmoving services to create level house and shed pads, preparing your land for construction with accuracy and budget in mind. Whether you have detailed plans ready to go, or just an idea that needs implementing, we’ll work with you to make it happen.

Permaculture

We design and implement sustainable land-shaping solutions that work with nature. Our permaculture earthworks improve water retention, enhance soil fertility, prevent erosion, and create productive, resilient landscapes tailored to your property.

Clearing and fire breaks/APZ works

We can provide land clearing solutions for developing and maintaining rural properties. From creating fire breaks for Asset Protection Zones (APZ) for new and existing homes through to removal of dangerous trees, fence line access and under scrubbing works to minimise vegetation fuel loads.

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Roads and driveways

Our work includes the construction and maintenance of rural roads and driveways from start to finish. We delivering durable, safe and on-budget access to homes, farms, and general property access, including steep fire trails in hard to access areas.

Stick raking and mulching

We provide efficient and sustainable services for mulching and stick raking to clear, level, and rejuvenate your land. Our mulching breaks down vegetation into nutrient-rich material, reducing soil disturbance and minimising erosion, while stick raking can remove roots, branches and debris, leaving your land and ready for new pasture.

Dams

Our services include new dam construction, repairs, silt removal and general maintenance to keep dams strong, safe, and efficient.

We handle every stage of the process — from initial site consolation and design to bulk excavation, shaping, grading, and compacting using the correct materials — ensuring stability and long-term functionality.

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Ryan was very prompt and did a great job. Completed all jobs as requested and above expectations. Highly recommended.

Fraser Donnelly

*****

Ryan @ Bowraville Bulldozing awesome operator, very professional , goes out his way to get a professional finish in very difficult situations . Great value service who care about his work & the environment. He has access to lots of other machines to complete all aspects of our earthmoving Mulching requirements... Can't recommend him enough..

Andy Porter

*****

Great to deal with, reliable, really good job, would definitely recommend Ryan. Well prices too!!! Excellent overall!

Artsubiz

*****

Ryan came out to have a look at some drainage issues we were having, he provided some options at different price points, explained the differeneces and benefits of each. Then completed the works efficiently and to a high standard, we have used him numerous times now and will continue too do so.

Lyndal Hubai

*****

Good communication. Quality job. I’ll be using them again!

Siman McPherson

*****

Ryan has helped us out on our farm and we were so impressed with his knowledge and expertise we continue to use him on our jobs and whenever we have any earthworks needs highly recommended always shows up when he says he will and fairly priced

P.J Meldrum

*****

Ryan from Bowraville Bulldozing was able to find practical and cost-effective solutions to my needs for my property: driveway repair, and cutting flat pads for cabins and vehicles. My place is on a steep slope and Ryan integrated drainage solutions to ensure I didn’t have any issues when the rain hits. It’s rained a lot since the work has been done and everything has held up great. Professional service, I definitely recommend Bowraville Bulldozing.

Julia Owen

10 Nov 2025

I needed to get two large piles of scrap wood burnt off before the end of fire season.Ryan, from Bowraville bulldozing was able to fit me in. He let me know what I had to do, with permits etc, communication was excellent.He did a great job, both safely and quickly. Highly recommend.

Patrick Colquhoun

9 Nov 2025

Highly recommended Ryan and his team we had them do a shed pad and some swales to slow soak and hold water for our future food forest garden did a grate job we will defently be useing them again in future earth work projects

brett plant

6 November 2023

Couldn’t be more stoked with the job that Ryan did for our mountain project, nothing was too difficult for them and they went above and beyond, could not have done it without them, highly recommended for anyone looking for earth/civil works.

Joel, Matt

6 November 2023

Great operator! If you need any dozer work don’t hesitate to call Ryan!

Peter Wright

16 August 2023

Ryan helped us with absolute professionalism, courtesy and outstanding customer service. We were sent progress videos as we were not able to be onsite. He completed the work quickly, offered ideas that made the outcomes even better than expected and came in at the end of the job, under budget. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

Avril Norman

22 Feb 2023

I met Ryan while he was doing some work for an old friend of mine. He is highly skilled, extremely honest and genuinely a great person. Shaping Earth has the highest recommendation possible from me. Best option for earthworks in the local valleys.

Max Sadowski

19 Jan 2022

We had Ryan and his team out recently to build a new dam and some water retaining swales for a new permaculture project . He’s very passionate about what he does, which was the big stand out for us when choosing a contractor. A very professional finish and easy to work with, we couldn’t be happier. Highly recommended!

Ian Watson

9 June 2024

Recent Dam Construction – Nambucca Valley

This recent dam project shows how Bowraville Bulldozing delivers efficient, long-lasting earthmoving solutions across the Mid North Coast. From site preparation to excavation and shaping, we build dams that maximise water storage and suit each property’s terrain and soil.

We work closely with landowners to ensure safe, practical dams for livestock, irrigation, and land management.

If you’re planning a new dam or upgrading an existing one in Bowraville, Macksville, Nambucca, Valla, Eungai Rail, Taylors Arm, Bellingen, Kempsey or surrounding areas, contact us to discuss your project.

> Learn more about our dam construction services