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      Shaping Spaces with Mount Gambier Limestone

      • Earth movers employ over one hundred people
      • Modern workshop facilities
      • Quality services
      • Since 1959
      • We deliver innovative solutions for projects
      General Info

      Delivering quality limestone products with expert service, supporting durable, efficient, and timeless construction projects.

      Founded by Ian Sutherland in 1959, GEM provides quarrying, earthmoving, plant hire, landscape supplies across the southeast of South Australia and Western Victoria

      Gambier Earth Movers operates from Mount Gambier, offering clients a dedicated office and display centre to explore premium limestone products. Our limestone is sourced directly from our Compton quarry, located just outside the city. Here, ashlars are precision-cut and stacked for efficient delivery to building sites. With decades of experience and a legacy of service, we ensure every client receives consistent product quality and expert guidance in natural stone solutions.

      Mount Gambier limestone has been quarried for over a century, prized for its natural insulation, acoustic benefits, and versatile finish options. We supply stone in various textures including Rock Face, Smooth Face, and Plaster Grade, ideal for interiors and exteriors. Whether it's contemporary buildings, heritage restorations, or rural fencing, our limestone adapts to your needs. Its workability, durability, and aesthetic consistency make it one of the most cost-effective building materials available today.

      At Gambier Earth Movers, our team brings deep quarrying knowledge and hands-on experience to every project. We provide ready-to-use ashlars in multiple sizes and offer support for technical requirements like sculpturing blocks, lintels, and quoins. Our limestone meets performance standards for fire rating, thermal efficiency, and structural versatility. With a strong local presence, reliable logistics, and commitment to quality, we help builders, architects, and homeowners shape lasting structures with natural Mount Gambier limestone. Call us for more details!

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      Accreditation badgeCCF Certified Integrated Management SystemAccreditation badgeHealth And Safety Management AS 4801 AS/NZS 4804Accreditation badgeISO 9001:2008
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      Payment method
      cash
      Established
      1959
      ABN
      93 007 644 126
      Staff
      101-200
      Ownership
      Locally Owned
      Service Notes
      Open Weekdays and Saturday
      Free Estimates
      Yes
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      Categories
      Landscape Supplies, Bricks, Building Contractors, Excavation & Earthmoving Contractors, Natural Stone Products & Supplies
      Certifications
      CCF Certified Integrated Management System, Health And Safety Management AS 4801 AS/NZS 4804, ISO 9001:2008
      Commercial
      Yes
      Keywords
      Bulldozing, Bulldozing Mt Gambier, Bulldozing SA, Cut And Fill Construction, Drainage, Drainage Mt Gambier, Drainage SA, Earth Movers, Earthmoving, Footings, Footings Mt Gambier, Footings SA, Gambier Earth Movers Pty Ltd, Land Development, Land Development Mt Gambier, Land Development SA, Landscape Supplies, Levelling, Levelling Mt Gambier, Machinery, Machinery And Personnel, Pavement Surfacing, Plant Hire, Products, Products, Machinery And Personnel, Quarrying, Quarrying And Retail, Quarrying And Retail Of Limestone Ashlars, Road Construction, Soil And Site Analysis
      FAQschevron down

      Is Mount Gambier limestone easy to work with?

      Absolutely. It can be shaped using standard tools and laid similarly to brick, saving labour and material costs.


      Where is your limestone sourced from?

      All our limestone is quarried at Compton, just outside Mount Gambier, ensuring local, high-quality supply.


      When was the business established?

      The business was established in 1959.


      Where are you located?

      We are located in 29 Avey Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290.


      What sizes and finishes are available?

      We offer various ashlar sizes and finishes, including Rock Face, Smooth Face, and Plaster Grade.


      Are you insured?

      Yes, we are insured.


      Are you registered?

      Yes, we are registered.


      Do you offer quotes?

      Yes, we do offer quotes.


      Do you deliver to building sites?

      Yes. Ashlars are stacked on pallets and delivered directly to your building site, ready for use.


      Can limestone be used for internal walls?

      Yes. Mount Gambier limestone provides excellent thermal and acoustic insulation for interior applications.