Family owned and operated — handling earthworks, retaining walls, selected demolition, and property assistance across Gippsland. Based in Jerralang Junction.
Latrobe Valley Excavator Service is a family-owned and operated business, offering a trusted local service based in Jerralang Junction. As an experienced final trim operator with more than 25 years of experience, I personally bring professional machinery and a meticulous eye to every project. Latrobe Valley Excavator Service not only excavates but provides diverse property assistance — delivering quality results for homeowners, commercial operators, and schools throughout the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland region.
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25+ Years Experience
Owner-operated by an experienced final trim operator.
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Diverse Property Assistance
Three excavator sizes, an 8-tonne tip truck, a multi-use articulated loader, and capabilities up to 600mm for augers.
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Fully Commercially Insured
You're covered from start to finish, ensuring complete peace of mind on site.
What We Do
Our Services
From retaining wall installation to diverse property assistance — I bring the right machinery and expertise to every job.
Retaining Walls
My primary specialisation. I install new retaining walls and replace old, failed structures to restore slope stability and protect your property.
New retaining wall installation
Replacement of failed walls
Residential & commercial sites
Earthworks & Excavation
Site preparation, cut and fill, land reshaping, and general excavation using 12t, 3.5t, or 1.8t excavators.
Selected Demolition
Safe and efficient non-structural demolition (no buildings). Specialising in the removal of concrete driveways, pools, ponds, and brick fences to clear the way for your next project.
Trenching
Precision trenching for drainage, services, conduit, and utility infrastructure on any property type.
Tree Grab & Clearing
Storm damage clean-up, site clearing, and vegetation removal. Diverse property assistance when you need it.
Storm damage clean-up
Rake — site & fence-line clearing
Post Holes & Footings
Earth-drilling for footings and post holes using a full auger range, capable of depths up to 3 metres.
150mm, 350mm, 450mm, 600mm Augers
Our Work
Recent Projects in Gippsland
Take a look at some of my recent excavation, retaining wall, and earthworks projects.
Client Reviews
What Gippsland Locals Say
I take pride in my work and let my 5-star Google reviews speak for themselves.
"The 26m retaining wall Aris built on difficult sloping land with limited access exceeded our expectations... Aris was recommended by the local Kennards crew."
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Geoff Allan
"Aris is a very careful and experienced operator, with precise attention to detail... As a former civil engineering plant manager I cannot recommend Aris' skill enough."
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Donna Gallagher
"I contacted Aris to install some retaining walls and excavate my shed pad site. He's a very good excavator operator and has a great vision and takes a lot of pride in his work."
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Brayden Hill
"Tidy and skilled operator. Hard worker. Great value for money. Can trust these guys to get the job done right. Will use again on the next project."
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Ben Gleeson
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Aris for some backyard excavation work, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Aris was professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable."
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Angelo Manuele
"I am so happy with the job Aris has done at our property... This was a challenging job, made more difficult by a month of non stop rain. We made changes and Aris was very patient, offering advice."
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Debbie Grist
Our Fleet
Equipment & Capabilities
I run the right machine for every job to reduce site disturbance and get results faster.
12 Tonne ExcavatorHeavy earthworks & large projects
Based in Jerralang Junction in the heart of the Latrobe Valley, I operate across the broader Gippsland region — servicing private properties, commercial sites and schools.