Hot Diggety provides digger hire with operator and mini digger services for all types of earthworks in Wellington, Kapiti, Porirua and the Hutt Valley. We specialise in tight access excavation, backyard levelling, post hole drilling for retaining walls, drain ditch clearing and trench digging. Our diggers can fit through narrow spaces as small as 800mm wide, and we also operate a 3-tonne excavator and dump truck for bigger projects.

Mini digger in action - Hot Diggety, Wellington

Why choose us? Local, friendly, and only pay for actual machine run time – no daily hire fees or hidden costs. Perfect for homeowners, landscapers, builders and anyone needing reliable earthmoving in the Wellington region!

Our Digger & Earthworks Services

Backyard Levelling & Section Clearing

Precision levelling for lawns, gardens, landscaping, and new builds. Our mini digger can access tight Wellington backyards that larger machines can’t.

Retaining Wall Prep & Post Hole Drilling

Expert site prep for retaining walls, with machine-drilled post holes and fast, tidy excavation for all foundation types.

Drain Ditch & Trench Digging

We dig service trenches for water, power, fibre, and drainage – including tricky or hard-to-reach locations.

Tight Access Mini Digger Hire

Our smallest excavator reduces to just 800mm wide, ideal for limited access sites, garden paths, and tight Wellington sections. We can leave the machine on-site until your job is finished, and you only pay for actual run time!

3 Tonne Excavator & Dump Truck

For larger earthworks, site clearing or removal, we supply a 3-tonne digger and tipper truck. Perfect for landscaping and building projects across Wellington and Kapiti.

How Our Digger Hire Works (FAQ)

How is the digger and operator charged out?

With Hot Diggety, you only pay for the hours shown on the digger’s hour meter while it’s running – not for breaks or downtime. This means you pay for actual excavation, not setup, lunch, or travel. It’s the fairest way to hire a mini digger in Wellington!

Can the tight access mini digger stay on-site until my tricky job is finished?

Yes! For limited access earthworks, our compact excavator can be left on-site as long as needed. You’re only charged for the time the machine actually runs—no daily hire fees or extra charges for idle time.

Do you do residential, landscaping and small building jobs?

Absolutely! Most of our digger work is for residential home owners, landscapers, builders, and small businesses. We’re experts in backyard levelling, garden clearing, trenching for pipes or cables, and post hole drilling for decks and retaining walls.

What areas do you cover?

We offer digger hire and earthmoving services across Wellington, Porirua, Hutt Valley (Lower and Upper), Kapiti Coast, and nearby suburbs.