About Us
Tree Removal, Vegetation Control & Land Clearing
HMR Contracting is a family-owned business built on reliability, safety, and practical problem-solving. We specialise in vegetation control, land clearing, and excavation work in challenging environments, including steep terrain, confined sites, and difficult access locations.
Our team delivers full end-to-end solutions, from initial site preparation through to vegetation processing, chipping, shredding, contouring, access track formation, and final clean-up. Every project is approached with care, accuracy, and a focus on doing the job properly the first time.
With purpose-built machinery and experienced operators, HMR is trusted by councils, contractors, and landowners across Canterbury to handle complex work safely and efficiently.
Carlton Everest
Director – HMR Contracting
Carlton oversees the strategic direction of HMR Contracting, leading operations with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and quality outcomes. With hands-on industry experience, he ensures every project meets HMR’s high standards from planning through to completion.
Brad Everest
Transport Manager – HMR Contracting
Brad manages day-to-day operations and transport logistics, coordinating machinery, crews, and site movements to keep projects running smoothly. His role ensures equipment, timing, and resources are aligned to deliver safe and efficient outcomes on every job.
Why Choose HMR Contracting?
Specialist Skills
We focus on vegetation, land clearing, and chipping, not just general earthmoving.
Complete Service
We manage the full operation, felling, processing, chipping, and site cleanup.
Modern Equipment
Specialised attachments and high-output machinery built for fast, efficient work.
Safety First
SiteWise Gold certified with a 100% score and strong onsite systems.