Earthlock is the rock pitching arm of JBA Earthworks. Slopes, banks and drains held with rock across Kingaroy and the South Burnett, built to sit where it was put after the season it was built for.
Rock work either holds or it moves, and around Kingaroy you find out which in one downpour rather than gradually. Loose stone, the wrong fall or a base that was never sound will go, and the repair costs more than the original build did.
Working out what your block needs? The guide covers what JBA does across Kingaroy and the South Burnett, and what location, machinery, ground conditions and access do to a number.
Rock pitching on a Kingaroy site is three things done properly in order. A sound base, the correct fall for what the water is doing, and clean grout work where the job calls for it. Getting any one of them wrong is what puts rock at the bottom of a bank a year later.
This man is an absolute legend, and I can’t speak highly enough. We had a half done job for months, and situations got out of hand, and we were desperate for help! I explained our situation to James and he went above and beyond for us. What was meant to take over a month to complete a job from our prior landscaper started. James legit came in and finished in under an hour. He’s a beautiful soul, family orientated, and the best price you’ll find for the quality he does honestly. There is no job too big or small for him. I am absolutely so thankful to him for fitting us in when he did, fixing our home up and the understanding and kindness we received from him. Absolute top bloke! Thank you so much James from my family to yours we are ecstatic to have this done.
Absolutely the best earth moving company. James, Amy and Shannon were so professional and good at their work. They all went above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend, reasonably priced.
Fast, friendly, great service and a fair price for the great service provided. Would recommend to anyone in need of any earth work.
Absolutely amazing work. James is very friendly, easy to get along with and very professional with great advice. I’ve had 2 people in to work on my yard previously that have left me feeling like nobody could get the job done or it was going to take years. James showed up with a smile on his face and ready to get it done. In 20 minutes he had done more than the previous workers had in several months. My yard and driveway is all levelled out and a drainage channel is made to stop my home from flooding and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend him as he is a highly efficient worker, has all the knowledge and machines needed and will get the job done at a good price without stuffing you around and taking years to do it like others. Thank you again for your work and it done with a smile. I shall see you again for the next job.
We recently hired JBA Earthworks to complete extensive drainage and driveway works on our rural property, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From the first consultation to the final clean-up, the team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. They tackled some complex drainage issues with skill, providing effective long-term solutions that have already made a noticeable difference. The new driveway is exceptionally well-constructed, with excellent attention to detail and quality materials. Communication throughout the project was clear and consistent, and the team always took the time to explain their process and answer our questions. They respected the property, worked efficiently, and left the site tidy each day. Highly recommend JBA Earthworks to anyone needing reliable and high-quality groundwork, especially in rural or challenging environments. Great work!
Thanks James, for a job well done on our subdivision. Getting the 3 culvert driveways done and an 80 metre compact gravel driveway completed within the days we discussed and at the rate advised, much appreciated. Looking forward to the next job we have planned.
JBA Earthworks is a highly professional and dependable company. It offers excellent service and value for money. I have no hesitation in highly recommending James and his team for anyone’s earthworks needs.
James and his team turned up on time and in full. They completed the work that we asked and were clean and tidy with the work they done! We are really happy with the outcome!
James turned a section of grassland into two level sites ready for the installation of a 3-bay garage and two 5000 gallon tanks. He also included a surround sloping wall with drainage channels to take away rainwater from the surrounding hill so it will not enter the garage area. Before leaving he double checked the new earth works was compacted and level. For the time spent onsite James was very gentle with his pricing. Great job and would happily recommend him for further work.
The retaining walls at the Kingaroy Red Ants are JBA’s work, and rock pitching runs through the same business under the Earthlock name. It is the same crew standard applied to a different build, chosen when the ground calls for rock rather than a manufactured wall.
When we book your job, we make it a priority. If circumstances outside our control affect the schedule, you hear from us as early as possible.
Neat, accurate levels, ready for the next trade to start straight away, and the site cleaned up at the end of every single day.
James has more than 15 years in the industry, his father more than 30, and our senior operator around 40. Every crew member is trained the JBA way.
A free, no-obligation quote that lays out what location, machinery and ground conditions do to the price, before work starts.
Equipment and experience to handle residential trenching and tree removal through to bulk excavation and large civil works.
Water and sewer trenches for Spotlight and Repco in Kingaroy, driveway reconstruction for the Nanango Pet Motel, and retaining walls for the Kingaroy Red Ants.
Rock work depends on conditions, and being based in Kingaroy means we know how local country behaves after rain. You get a booked date and a start time, and if weather or a machine pushes it, you hear the night before.
Rock supply, machinery, access and the run from Kingaroy all move a rock pitching price, and sites vary too much to price one properly from a description. We walk it, measure it and give you a free, no obligation quote with the number explained.
Generally where water is the problem rather than load. Banks, table drains, batters and creek edges that erode are rock work. Where the job is holding ground behind a structure, a retaining wall is usually the right build. We will tell you which one your site actually needs.
It is the rock pitching brand within JBA Earthworks, with its own name and logo. Same business, same crew standard and the same booking process, applied to the rock work specifically.
Yes. Rock supply and cartage sit in the quote alongside the build, because haulage is part of the business. That keeps the material and the crew on the same schedule.
It depends on the area, the rock and the access, and sites vary enough that it is quoted after we walk it rather than from a description. The timeframe sits alongside the price so you know what you are planning around.
Yes, and that is a fair share of the work. Rock that has shifted is almost always a base or a fall problem rather than a rock problem, so we look at what caused it before rebuilding on the same fault.
Yes. Table drains, batters and erosion control on civil and infrastructure work run under Earthlock, the same as they would on a private Kingaroy block. Councils, government and developers use JBA for civil work across the region.
From the first call to final completion, we manage every stage with speed and precision. You will not waste time chasing contractors or waiting on equipment. We mobilise fast and keep your program on track.
This man is an absolute legend, and I can’t speak highly enough. We had a half done job for months, and situations got out of hand, and we were desperate for help! I explained our situation to James and he went above and beyond for us. What was meant to take over a month to complete a job from our prior landscaper started. James legit came in and finished in under an hour. He’s a beautiful soul, family orientated, and the best price you’ll find for the quality he does honestly. There is no job too big or small for him. I am absolutely so thankful to him for fitting us in when he did, fixing our home up and the understanding and kindness we received from him. Absolute top bloke! Thank you so much James from my family to yours we are ecstatic to have this done.
Absolutely the best earth moving company. James, Amy and Shannon were so professional and good at their work. They all went above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend, reasonably priced.
Fast, friendly, great service and a fair price for the great service provided. Would recommend to anyone in need of any earth work.
Absolutely amazing work. James is very friendly, easy to get along with and very professional with great advice. I’ve had 2 people in to work on my yard previously that have left me feeling like nobody could get the job done or it was going to take years. James showed up with a smile on his face and ready to get it done. In 20 minutes he had done more than the previous workers had in several months. My yard and driveway is all levelled out and a drainage channel is made to stop my home from flooding and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend him as he is a highly efficient worker, has all the knowledge and machines needed and will get the job done at a good price without stuffing you around and taking years to do it like others. Thank you again for your work and it done with a smile. I shall see you again for the next job.
We recently hired JBA Earthworks to complete extensive drainage and driveway works on our rural property, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From the first consultation to the final clean-up, the team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. They tackled some complex drainage issues with skill, providing effective long-term solutions that have already made a noticeable difference. The new driveway is exceptionally well-constructed, with excellent attention to detail and quality materials. Communication throughout the project was clear and consistent, and the team always took the time to explain their process and answer our questions. They respected the property, worked efficiently, and left the site tidy each day. Highly recommend JBA Earthworks to anyone needing reliable and high-quality groundwork, especially in rural or challenging environments. Great work!
Thanks James, for a job well done on our subdivision. Getting the 3 culvert driveways done and an 80 metre compact gravel driveway completed within the days we discussed and at the rate advised, much appreciated. Looking forward to the next job we have planned.
JBA Earthworks is a highly professional and dependable company. It offers excellent service and value for money. I have no hesitation in highly recommending James and his team for anyone’s earthworks needs.
James and his team turned up on time and in full. They completed the work that we asked and were clean and tidy with the work they done! We are really happy with the outcome!
James turned a section of grassland into two level sites ready for the installation of a 3-bay garage and two 5000 gallon tanks. He also included a surround sloping wall with drainage channels to take away rainwater from the surrounding hill so it will not enter the garage area. Before leaving he double checked the new earth works was compacted and level. For the time spent onsite James was very gentle with his pricing. Great job and would happily recommend him for further work.
Thanks for the great service to get the job completed. A++ for good communication too. Will definitely use this service again.