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What type of company is Stopforth Contracting Ltd?
We are a family-owned and operated business with over 50 years of combined expertise in earthmoving, civil construction, and drainage.
What areas do you service?
We work across Waimakariri, Hurunui, Christchurch, Selwyn, and wider Canterbury regions.
How experienced is your team?
Our team includes highly trained supervisors, excavator operators, labourers, truck drivers, and pipelayers with decades of combined industry experience.
Can you handle large-scale or complex projects?
Yes. We have the skill, capacity, and machinery to manage small residential jobs through to major civil and commercial developments.
What makes Stopforth Contracting different?
We’re known for our strong family values, skilled team, modern machinery, and commitment to quality, safety, and reliable workmanship.
Services & Operations
What services does Stopforth Contracting provide?
We offer civil drainage, bulk excavations, site works, foundation preparation, carparks, driveways, subdivisions, and land development.
Are you certified for civil drainage work?
Yes, we are Christchurch City Council–approved drainlayers, meeting strict industry standards.
How do you ensure accuracy in excavation and site work?
Our operators use modern GPS-capable machinery to deliver precise cut-and-fill, land shaping, and site preparation.
Do you work on both residential and commercial projects?
Absolutely. We prepare foundations and perform earthworks for residential new builds, commercial developments, carparks, subdivisions, and more.
Do you have your own machinery for projects?
Yes, we maintain a large fleet of well-kept equipment, allowing us to complete all projects efficiently and to a high standard.