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About Hughes

Providing Solutions not Excuses

Hughes Contracting are the large tree removal, land clearing and contract chipping experts. With specialist equipment to take on the big tasks we get the job done right, we get the job done fast, and we keep your people and property safe.

We provide tree services across much of the lower North Island, including Manawatu, Horowhenua, Kapiti, Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu.

Whether you’re eager to start a new project straight away or need some trusted advice on a job you’re not sure how to tackle, request a free quote or give us a call today – 0800 CHIPPN.

Why Choose Us?

For the big jobs, you need the right team.

Large tree removal, scrub clearing and contract chipping require the correct gear and skilled arboriculture specialists. Hughes Contracting deliver industry-best service at a cost-effective price, and you’ll be dealing with our great team of guys (no third-party contractors) at every step. With large-scale specialist equipment, you can rely on efficient project completion and the highest safety standards.

Full Range of Services

We offer a full range of tree clearing and contract chipping services across the lower North Island, and have the specialist skill and experience to handle major commercial and rural projects. Our full public liability insurance covers all work, protecting your property and business.

Quality Work for an Honest Price

We’re not about the hard sell. Instead, we focus on delivering trusted advice, quality work, and customer satisfaction. Our prices are competitive and we always deliver what we commit to. We’ll work with you to establish the right approach to the task, and offer a free quote for any new project.

Heavy Duty Machinery

We’re equipped to tackle the big jobs that others can’t. We operate a fleet of excavators, ranging from 5-tonne to 20-tonne, and our wood chippers have up to 20-inch chipping capacity. With speciality, large-scale machinery we get the job done with fewer staff and at a faster pace, ultimately saving our clients unnecessary costs.

Skilled Staff

Our guys know what they’re doing. We’re a team of fully qualified arborists with years of experience under our belts across all tree removal and chipping services. On top of that, they’re a great bunch of guys too. We pride ourselves on our enthusiasm for the job and a hunger for delivering top quality service.

Our Services

Large Tree Removal

Efficiently and safely, we take on full-service tree removal for large and difficult trees. Whether you’re clearing a new view, making space for new land use, or have a dangerous tree that poses a risk to you or your property, Hughes Contracting can take care of it.

Land clearing

New sub-divisions or property expansion, upgrading public land use, or clearing old, unsafe shelterbelts – we take on a wide range of land clearing projects, removing trees and scrub to get land ready for the next phase of your project.

Contract Chipping

With wood chippers ranging in 12 inch – 20inch capacity, we make tidy work of even the largest trees. Mulch can be left for use on your property, or carted away when the job is done.

Scrub Mulching

Excavator mounted mulching heads on our 5 and 12 tonne machines allow us to clear even the gnarliest of scrub growth. We can clear any unwanted vegetation or weeds, including gorse, blackberry, or cleared forestry land. Steep terrain or hard to reach areas are no trouble for our skilled team.

Storm Damage Clean Up

Unexpected storm damage can cause major disruption and hazardous conditions, with fallen trees blocking road access or driveways, or potential for powerline or property damage. We offer a 24-hour emergency call out service, and our heavy duty gear (including a 20-tonne excavator) will make clean up efficient when time is of the essence.

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