Professional landscaping
Canterbury-wide.
Hard & soft landscaping,
site clearance, plant & machinery hire.
Detailed service information →
Walls, Fences, Gates, Pergolas & Sheds
Hard Landscaping
Hard landscaping construction for commercial and residential clients. Retaining walls below 1.5m, boundary and security fencing, gates, pergolas, and garden shed construction — delivered to specification alongside our soft landscaping programs for a complete site solution.
Scope
- Retaining Walls (Below 1.5m)
- Boundary & Security Fencing
- Gates
- Pergolas
- Garden Shed Construction
Planting & Landscape Construction
Soft Landscaping
Soft landscaping for commercial and residential developments — garden bed preparation, planting, mulching, and landscape finishing. We work alongside developers and contractors to deliver planted areas that establish well and require manageable ongoing care.
Scope
- Garden Bed Preparation & Planting
- Mulching & Soil Conditioning
- Landscape Finishing
- Commercial Development Landscaping
With our Kubota Mini Excavator
Light Excavation, Grading & Trenching
Light excavation, grading and trenching with our Kubota U27-4 2.7 tonne zero-tail-swing mini excavator — ideal where a larger machine cannot fit and a tidy, controlled finish matters. Site cuts, footing prep, levelling, and narrow service/drainage trenching for residential, commercial and developer clients.
Scope
- Light Excavation & Site Cuts
- Grading & Levelling
- Service & Drainage Trenching
- Confined-Access Work
Overgrown Paddocks · Broom · Gorse
Rough Terrain Mowing & Site Clearance
Our 4x4 Kioti DK4010 tractor with a Del Morino 1.6m flail mower makes short work of overgrown paddocks, rank grass, and woody weeds like broom and gorse — and clears rough, uncleared sites ready for development or ongoing maintenance. The flail mulches material finely in a single pass, leaving a clean, manageable finish rather than windrows of cut material.
Scope
- Overgrown & Rank Paddock Mowing
- Broom, Gorse & Woody Weed Control
- Shelterbelt & Boundary Mowing
- Rough Site Clearance & Pre-Development Mow
Business-to-business excavator & plant hire.
Hire our 2026 Kubota U27-4 mini excavator, Kioti tractor, and ramped plant trailer across Christchurch and wider Canterbury — short-term daily hire through to long-term project hire. Two options: dry hire to business-to-business trade and contractor clients (terms & conditions apply, including insurance), or hire supplied with one of our experienced operators. Hire to the public is available with an operator only. Every machine is safety-equipped and ready to go to work.
Excavator: Agriforest 1050 log grab with rotator, amber beacon, front operator protection, digging buckets & root rake. Tractor: Del Morino 1.6m flail mower, backhoe, brush grapple & ballast box.
A rare blend of horticulture, carpentry & contract know-how.
The owner holds a New Zealand National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) L4 and brings extensive experience across horticulture, arboriculture and grounds maintenance at all levels. Also a fully qualified carpenter with a strong background in managing projects and contractual agreements, he combines trade, horticultural and commercial skills to problem-solve and deliver great outcomes for clients.
New Zealand National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) L4
Formally qualified in horticulture and arboriculture, with extensive hands-on experience across horticulture, arboriculture and grounds maintenance at every level.
New Zealand National Certificate in Carpentry L4
A trade-qualified carpenter bringing structural build capability to hard-landscape and site works — bridging soft landscaping, arboriculture and construction.
Project & Contract Management
Extensive experience managing projects and contractual agreements, ensuring work is delivered to specification, on schedule, and with clear accountability.
This combined expertise gives Hort Services Limited a unique ability to problem-solve on site and deliver practical, well-managed outcomes — from planting and grounds maintenance through to structural landscape builds and plant hire.
Safety, reliability and reporting for commercial clients.
Hort Services Limited specialises in soft and hard landscaping and plant & machinery hire across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury area. We serve property managers, developers, body corporates, and commercial property owners — delivering reliable, cost-effective service to agreed specifications, whether a one-off landscaping project, a hard-landscape build, or long-term plant hire. All work is safety-assessed, documented, and completed to standard.
Safety & Compliance
All work is carried out to strict safety standards. Every site is assessed for risk before work begins, and our credentials are ID and NZBN verified.
Reliable Scheduling
Canterbury's seasons demand careful planning. We work to agreed schedules, communicate clearly throughout, and complete work on time.
Transparent Reporting
Clients receive clear documentation of work completed, with site conditions recorded after every visit. No surprises, no gaps in accountability.
Areas Served Across Canterbury
Hort Services Limited provides soft and hard landscaping and plant & machinery hire across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Detailed suburb coverage by district is listed below.
Christchurch City
Riccarton · Merivale · Bishopdale · Fendalton · Papanui · Halswell · Hornby · Spreydon · Addington · Sydenham · Linwood · Aranui · Shirley · Burwood · Avonhead · Ilam · Burnside · Sockburn · Heathcote · Sumner · Redcliffs · Lyttelton · Cashmere · Beckenham
Selwyn District
Rolleston · Lincoln · Darfield · Leeston · Prebbleton · Tai Tapu · Dunsandel · Southbridge · Doyleston · Kirwee · Sheffield · Springston
Waimakariri District
Rangiora · Kaiapoi · Woodend · Rangiora · Oxford · Pegasus · Waikuku · Ohoka · Mandeville · Cust · Fernside · Clarkville
Ashburton District
Ashburton · Methven · Rakaia · Tinwald · Hinds · Mayfield · Mt Somers · Chertsey · Winslow · Fairton
Hurunui District
Amberley · Hanmer Springs · Cheviot · Culverden · Waipara · Hawarden · Waikari · Leithfield · Scargill · Medbury
Banks Peninsula
Akaroa · Diamond Harbour · Governors Bay · Little River · Akaroa · Takamatua · Robinsons Bay · Duvauchelle · Barrys Bay · Wainui
Safety, reporting and insurance built for commercial accountability.
Property managers, body corporates, and developers require contractors who can demonstrate documented safety practices and adequate cover. Hort Services Limited operates to commercial-grade compliance standards — every site is risk-assessed, every visit is documented, and our insurance and credentials are available for your procurement records on request.
Our Health, Safety & Quality policies are reviewed annually. Current policies were reviewed in July 2026 and include:
- Health and Safety Policy
- Quality Policy
- Environmental Sustainability Policy
- Risk Management Policy
- Emergency Preparedness Policy
- Drug and Alcohol Policy
All policy documents are available to property managers and procurement teams on request.
SiteWise Green prequalified contractor.
Hort Services Limited holds SiteWise Green prequalification for the 2026/27 period — a recognised independent verification of our health & safety capability, powered by Site Safe. This provides property managers, body corporates, and developers with assurance that our safety systems have been assessed and meet industry prequalification standards before we arrive on your site.
Site Safety Standards
- Written risk assessment completed before every site visit
- Safe work method statements for high-risk landscaping and site work
- Traffic management and exclusion zones for public-facing sites
- All operators inductured to site-specific hazards before commencement
Health & Safety Reporting
- Field crews complete digital Hazard IDs via SafeStart HSEQ on every site
- Incidents and near-misses logged digitally in real time through SafeStart
- Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs) captured and actioned through the HSEQ system
- After-visit documentation recording work completed and site conditions
- All reports available to property managers and procurement teams on request
- Visit our SafeStart HSEQ platform →
Insurance & Credentials
- SiteWise Green prequalified contractor — 2026/27
- All work methods aligned with ISO standards for quality and safety
- Public liability insurance up to $2,000,000 NZD, underwritten by AIG
- ID and NZBN verified business credentials
- Certificates of insurance available to property managers on request
A verified 5.0 rating.
Across every project.
Request a
site assessment.
Commercial properties qualify for a complimentary site assessment — valued at approximately $250, at no cost or obligation. Whether you require a one-off landscaping project, a hard-landscape build, or long-term plant hire, our team will visit your premises, assess the scope of work, and provide a detailed proposal outlining recommended services, scheduling, and pricing. We service commercial and residential properties across Christchurch and wider Canterbury.
Website
www.hortserv.co.nz