Garden supplies, building materials and machinery hire — all in one place in Broadford.
Garden & Landscape
Aggregates, soils, mulch, sand, toppings
Building Supplies
Cement, reo, mesh, plumbing, steel
Dry Hire
Excavators, posi track, demo saw
Firewood
m³, wheelie bin, 15kg bag & kindling
Retaining Walls
Concrete sleepers — order in
About us
Why choose Hillview?
Mitchell Shire's newest garden and building supplies store — proudly family owned since 2022.
Open at 7am
Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Saturday 7am–2pm.
One-stop-shop
Buy your supplies AND hire your machinery — all under the one roof in Broadford.
Same-day delivery
Same-day delivery available 6 days a week within 60km. Call before midday to arrange!
Any quantity
Buy by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or right down to a 20L bucket.
Family owned
Local, family-run business proudly serving Mitchell Shire since 2022.
38 Google reviews
Trusted by tradies and DIYers right across Mitchell Shire.
Quick calculator
How much do I need?
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What our customers say
Rated 5 stars across 38 Google reviews — trusted by tradies and DIYers right across Mitchell Shire.
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Darcy Wight
Plumber · 10 weeks ago
★★★★★
"Cannot speak highly enough of the team at Hillview Sand and Soil. Being a plumber, they have become a major key to the operations of my work. On time every time, easy communication and always going above and beyond — even for last minute loads or machine hire. They have never left me stranded."
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Jayson Beats
Local Guide · 14 weeks ago
★★★★★
"Shaun is extremely professional, reliable and knowledgeable. If you need to hire machinery or get supplies including sand, soil, mulch and rock — he offers delivery, awesome service and quality materials."
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Peter McMahon
26 May 2025
★★★★★
"A warm and welcoming host that went above and beyond to provide great service. Would recommend Hillview Hire to anyone needing a dry hire service. Much appreciated!"
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Jim Atanasovski
10 weeks ago
★★★★★
"Professional, punctual and helpful. Highly recommend!"
Graded brown to reddish-brown mulch — the classic hardworking garden mulch.
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Graded brown to reddish-brown mulch that brings a natural, tidy finish to garden beds. Looks great and works hard to keep your garden healthy all year round.
Benefits
Suppresses weed growth
Retains soil moisture
Regulates soil temperature
Improves soil health over time
Application
Apply at a depth of 50–100mm across garden beds for best results. A 20L bucket covers approximately 0.4m² at 50mm depth.
Available by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket.
Bold black recycled mulch — instant visual impact for modern garden beds.
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Made from recycled pine and hardwood, finished with a rich black vegetable-based dye. Delivers instant visual impact alongside genuine garden benefits.
Benefits
Bold black colour creates striking contrast
Significantly reduces weed growth
Retains soil moisture
Eco-friendly — recycled timber
Application
Apply at 50–100mm depth. A 20L bucket covers approximately 0.4m² at 50mm depth. Lay a weed mat underneath for maximum weed suppression.
Available by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket.
Premium mix of bark types, 12–20mm — natural texture with great coverage.
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Premium mix of different bark types graded between 12mm and 20mm. Varied texture creates a natural, layered look in garden beds with excellent coverage.
Benefits
Natural varied texture adds character
Suppresses weeds and retains moisture
Regulates soil temperature
Improves soil structure over time
Available by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket.
Affordable natural bush mulch — great for covering large areas.
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Made from shredded tree branches, leaves and plant material — giving an authentic bush floor appearance. Great for covering large areas where value is the priority.
Benefits
Cost-effective for large areas
Natural Australian bush appearance
Retains moisture and suppresses weeds
Eco-friendly natural material
Application
Apply at a depth of 50–100mm across garden beds for best results. A 20L bucket covers approximately 0.4m² at 50mm depth.
Available by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket.
Our coarsest sand — clean, sharp-grained and incredibly versatile.
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Also known as kerb sand or propagating sand. Washed to remove fine dust, dirt and organic matter — leaving a clean, sharp-grained sand with excellent drainage properties.
Ideal uses
Under pavers — firm stable screed bed
Concrete and mortar mixing
Breaking up heavy clay soils
Propagating and potting mixes
Horse and animal arenas
Pipe bedding
Available by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket.
Rich soil and mushroom compost blend — perfect for veggie patches and raised beds.
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Two parts premium garden soil blended with one part mushroom compost. Packed with nutrients, holds moisture well and provides gentle, sustained feeding for vegetables.
Ideal uses
Veggie patches and kitchen gardens
Wicking beds and raised garden beds
Annual flower beds and herb gardens
Available by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket.
Hire your machine and grab your materials — all in the one visit at 30 Mia Mia Road, Broadford.
Available from 7am Monday to Saturday · Call 0482 635 236 for availability & pricing
What is dry hire?
Dry hire means you hire the machine only — no operator included. You operate the equipment yourself. All machines are well maintained and come with a full range of attachments. Call 0482 635 236 to check availability and pricing before booking.
Excavators
Choose your size
Two sizes available — both with full range of buckets, ripper, hydraulic grab and augers.
1.7t Mini Excavator
Compact — ideal for tight access and residential jobs
Compact and powerful — perfect for jobs where access is tight. Great for digging footings, trenching, landscaping and general earthworks around the home.
Available attachments
Standard inclusions
300mm GP Bucket
450mm GP Bucket
Mud Bucket
Ripper
Extra attachments
Hydraulic Grab
Sleeper Grab
Sieve Bucket
Auger Drive — 200mm, 300mm, 450mm, 600mm
3.5t Yanmar Excavator
Mid-size — built for larger, more demanding jobs
Greater reach, digging force and lifting capacity — ideal for retaining wall construction, bulk excavation and larger landscaping projects.
Available attachments
Standard inclusions
300mm GP Bucket
450mm GP Bucket
Mud Bucket
Ripper
Extra attachments
Hydraulic Grab
Sleeper Grab
Sieve Bucket
Auger Drive — 200mm, 300mm, 450mm, 600mm
Multi-purpose machine
Posi Track
Highly versatile — smudging, lifting, post hole drilling and sleeper handling for retaining walls!
One of the most versatile machines in our hire fleet. Rubber tracks for minimal ground damage and a quick-attach system for fast swapping between attachments. Now featuring a heavy-duty sleeper grab — a mechanical scissor clamp designed to safely lift, move and position heavy concrete sleepers when building retaining walls. Connects to the machine via chain and shackle.
Available attachments
Smudge Bar — levelling and site preparation
Pallet Forks — lifting and moving materials
Auger Drive — 200mm, 300mm, 450mm, 600mm
Sleeper Grab — heavy-duty scissor clamp for lifting concrete sleepers
Hand held equipment
Site tools
Essential site tools for dry hire.
16" Demo Saw
A powerful 16 inch demolition saw for cutting concrete, pavers, masonry and pipes.
Call 0482 635 236 to check availability and pricing for your preferred machine and dates.
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Grab your supplies
Pick up all the materials you need — all in one stop at 30 Mia Mia Road.
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Pick up your machine
Collect from our Broadford store. We'll walk you through everything before you head off.
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Get the job done
Use the machine for your hire period and return it clean and on time.
Book online
Hire Booking & Agreement
Fill in the form below to request a hire booking. We'll confirm availability and pricing within 24 hours.
1. Your Details
Full Name *
Phone Number *
Company Name (if applicable)
Email Address *
Address *
2. Machine & Attachments
Machine Required *
Attachments Required
3. Hire Dates
Start Date *
End Date *
4. Delivery or Pickup
Delivery Address *
Please provide the full delivery address including suburb and postcode. Delivery available within 60km of Broadford.
5. Driver's Licence
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6. Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions of Hire
1. In This Agreement:
a. Equipment – Means any kind of equipment, vehicles or tools including but not limited to landscaping and gardening; earthmoving; compaction; concrete & masonry; materials handling; vehicles including trucks, vans and trailers, and includes tools and parts and accessories for any of the foregoing.
b. Hire Agreement – means this agreement.
c. Hire Period – means an indefinite period of time. It commences on the earlier of: (i) When the Hirer takes possession of the equipment; or (ii) The time the Owner delivers the equipment to the address requested by the Hirer. The hire period ends when the Owner's office is advised, and all equipment returned no later than 8am on the following day.
d. Hirer – means any person, Company, Corporation or Government instrumentality who hires any equipment from the Owner.
e. Owner – means Hillview Hire Sand & Soil Pty Ltd and its assigns.
2. The Owner owns the equipment in all circumstances. The Owner retains title to the equipment even if the Hirer goes into liquidation or becomes bankrupt during the Hire Period.
3. The Hirer is not entitled to offer, sell, assign, sub-let, charge, mortgage, pledge or create any form of security interest over, or otherwise deal with the equipment in any way.
5. In addition to the Hire Charges, the Hirer agrees to pay for: consumables, fuel, or trade materials supplied; delivery, collection or installation costs; cleaning and repair charges if equipment is not returned in clean and good working condition; any stamp duty or GST; any applicable levies, fines, penalties and government charges.
6. If the Hirer does not pay the invoice in full by the due date, the Owner may charge interest at 16% per day on the outstanding balance, plus any costs incurred in recovering unpaid amounts.
7. If equipment is broken down, lost, stolen or damaged beyond fair wear and tear, the Hirer will be liable for all recovery, repair or replacement costs plus hire charges during that period.
8. The Hirer shall supply all fuel required for the efficient operation of the equipment.
12. The Hirer agrees that before taking delivery they have satisfied themselves as to the suitability and condition of the equipment. The Owner makes no representations that the equipment is suitable for the Hirer's intended purpose.
13. The Hirer must: operate the equipment safely and in accordance with all laws; ensure operators are suitably trained and qualified; ensure no persons operating the equipment are under the influence of drugs or alcohol; conduct a job safety analysis prior to use.
14. If equipment breaks down the Hirer must immediately stop using it, notify the Owner, and not attempt to repair it without the Owner's consent.
22. This Hire Agreement is governed by the laws of Victoria.
7. Signature
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A representative from Hillview Hire Sand & Soil will be in touch to confirm your booking request. * Required fields · Call 0482 635 236 for urgent bookings.
Not sure which mesh to choose? Here's a guide to help you pick the right product for your project. We stock SL62, SL72, SL82 and SL92 — all available at our Broadford store.
SL62
6mm wire · 200mm spacing · Lightest
Best for garden paths, light foot traffic areas and thin decorative slabs.
Not suitable for driveways or structural slabs.
SL72
7mm wire · 200mm spacing · Standard
Best for house slabs, footpaths, patios and outdoor entertaining areas. The most common choice for general residential use.
✓ Most popular for DIY residential
SL82
8mm wire · 200mm spacing · Heavy duty
Best for driveways, garage slabs and areas with light vehicle traffic.
✓ Best choice for DIY driveways
SL92
9mm wire · 200mm spacing · Strongest
Best for heavy vehicle driveways, commercial slabs and areas needing maximum strength.
Usually engineer-specified.
Quick guide: Garden path = SL62 · House slab/patio = SL72 · Residential driveway = SL82 · Heavy/commercial = SL92 Always follow your engineer's or concreter's specification. Not sure? Call us on 0482 635 236 and we'll help you choose.
DIY Calculator
Retaining Wall Sleeper Calculator
Enter your wall dimensions and preferred sleeper length — we'll tell you exactly how many sleepers, H beams and C beams you need.
Wall length (m)
Wall height (m)
Sleeper length
Materials required:
Concrete Sleepers
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H Beams
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internal posts
Joins continuous sleeper runs
C Beams
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end caps
One cap at each end of wall
Don't forget you'll also need:
✓ 20mm Aggregate — for drainage behind the wall
✓ 100mm Ag Pipe — for drainage at the base
✓ Geotextile fabric — to wrap the drainage zone
✓ Premium Topsoil — to finish the top layer Use our drainage calculator above to work out quantities!
Enter your wall length, height and sleeper size above to see your materials list.
DIY guide
How to correctly backfill a retaining wall
Getting your retaining wall drainage right is the most important part of building a long-lasting wall. Follow these steps and your wall will handle water properly for years to come.
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Lay the geotextile fabric
Line the trench with geotextile fabric — run it along the back of the wall, down the trench face and across the bottom. Leave plenty of excess at the top — you'll need it to fold back over later to create a filter envelope that stops soil contaminating your drainage rock.
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Lay the 100mm ag pipe
Place the 100mm slotted ag pipe on the trench floor behind the base of the wall. Holes face down — water rises up from underneath and enters through the perforations. Make sure the pipe has a slight downward slope (minimum 1:100) toward a stormwater outlet. You can lay a 50mm bed of 20mm aggregate under the pipe first for extra drainage.
Products needed: 100mm Ag Pipe · 20mm Aggregate (optional bedding)
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Backfill with 20mm aggregate
Pour 20mm aggregate over and around the ag pipe to create your drainage column. Extend the rock at least 300mm wide directly behind the wall, and bring it up the back of the wall until it's roughly 200–250mm below your final finished ground level.
Products needed: 20mm Aggregate (available by the m³ or bulka bag)
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Seal the fabric envelope
Pull the excess geotextile fabric from the back of the trench forward and fold it completely over the top of the aggregate column, overlapping against the back of the retaining wall. This seals the drainage rock inside a filter envelope and prevents clay and topsoil from migrating down into the clean aggregate over time.
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Cap with a clay layer
Place a 100mm layer of compacted clay directly over the sealed fabric. This acts as a water barrier, stopping surface rainwater from soaking straight down into the drainage zone next to the wall. It forces water to shed away from the wall instead — exactly what you want.
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Finish with topsoil
Fill the remaining 100–150mm to the top of the wall with premium topsoil, ready for lawn or garden beds. Slope the topsoil gently away from the wall to prevent water pooling against the structure.
Products needed: Premium Topsoil (available by the m³ or bulka bag)
✅ Summary — the correct order
1. Geotextile fabric lining the trench →
2. 100mm ag pipe (holes down) at the base →
3. 20mm aggregate wrapped around the pipe (300mm wide, up to 200–250mm below finished level) →
4. Fold fabric over the aggregate to seal it →
5. 100mm compacted clay cap →
6. 100–150mm topsoil sloping away from wall
All products available at Hillview Hire Sand & Soil, 30 Mia Mia Road, Broadford — call 0482 635 236 to order or for same-day delivery within 60km.
DIY guide
How to apply mulch & bark correctly
Mulch and bark are one of the best things you can do for your garden — but only if you apply them correctly. Here's how to get the best results from your Hillview mulch.
Apply at 75–100mm depth
This is the sweet spot. Too thin and sunlight gets through, triggering weed growth. Too thick and it can suffocate your soil and stop rainwater reaching plant roots.
Keep away from plant trunks
Leave a 50mm gap around the base of trees and plant stems. Packing mulch against bark traps moisture and causes rot and fungal disease over time.
Remove existing weeds first
Mulch smothers weed seeds but established weeds will push straight through it. Weed the area thoroughly before you spread your mulch.
Water the soil beforehand
Apply mulch to damp soil. If you spread it over bone-dry ground, the mulch can absorb light rainfall like a sponge and keep the soil dry underneath.
Top up every 12–18 months
Organic bark and mulch break down over time, which improves your soil structure. Add a 25–50mm top-up every 12 to 18 months to maintain the ideal depth.
How much do you need?
Use our calculator above — enter your area and 75mm or 100mm depth. We sell by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket to suit any size garden.
Products available at Hillview
20mm Pine Bark · Black Wood Mulch · Blended Bark · Budget Mulch · Premium Topsoil · Veggie Mix Soil All available by the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket. Pick up at 30 Mia Mia Road, Broadford or delivery within 60km — call 0482 635 236.
Need a hand choosing?
Call us Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Saturday 7am–2pm — we're happy to help!
Your one-stop tradie shop in Broadford — grab your materials, hire your machinery and get on site, all before 8am.
Open 7am Monday to Saturday
Open at 7am — before your competitors even unlock the door
We know tradies start early. That's why Hillview opens at 7am Monday to Friday and 7am Saturday — grab everything you need and be on site before most other suppliers turn the lights on.
7am
Opening time Mon–Fri & Saturday
60km
Delivery radius from Broadford
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5-star Google reviews
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Stop for materials & machinery
Why tradies choose us
Built around your needs
Open at 7am
Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Saturday 7am–2pm. Get in, grab what you need and be on site early.
Everything in one stop
Materials AND machinery hire under one roof — no running around to multiple suppliers.
Delivery to site
Bulk material delivery to your job site within 60km — covering Kilmore, Seymour, Wallan, Wandong, Strathcreek, Glenaroua, Pyalong, Upper Plenty, Beveridge and surrounds.
Any quantity
By the m³, bulka bag, small bag or 20L bucket — the right amount for the job.
Full dry hire fleet
Excavators, posi track with sleeper grab, 16" demo saw and wacker plate.
Locally owned
Local family business — we back the tradies who build and maintain our community.
Full product range
What we stock for tradies
Reinforcing
N12 reo bar, N12 dowel bars, SL62–SL92 mesh, bar chairs, abelflex
Bagged cement
GP cement, rapid set, ProStrength 50MPa, hydrated lime
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours · Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat 7am–2pm
Delivery area
We service within 60km
Delivering to Broadford, Kilmore, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Beveridge, Wandong, Strathcreek, Glenaroua, Pyalong, Upper Plenty and all of Mitchell Shire within 60km.
