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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in East Melbourne

Tim was incredibly efficient, great to work with and did a brilliant job.
Move soil
$100

Awesome job with scraping my turf in the backyard. Great care was given , Did not break or damage any fruit trees. Great communication, on time arrival. Professional, need more trades people like Anthony. Highly recommended and fair price. Did not leave a mess when they left. You have made my day , Thanks again!
Scrape lawn using machine
$500

I cannot praise David enough. He did a fantastic job. It was a full day of hard labour on site and he stayed as long as i needed to make sure everything was completed. Thanks again
I need 2 labourers for landscaping tomorrow
$200

Very good work and good guy to work with.
One hour of help with garden work
$70

Tim was an absolutely fantastic. He was very professional and came on time. I would absolutely recommend him for all jobs in the garden. Very happy to find him. Pleasant and very helpful with garden advice.
Garden help
$120

Andrew was fantastic! Highly recommended! Thanks heaps andrew, all the best mate.
Labouring for Approx 4 Hours
$180
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in East Melbourne
$108 - $302
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$108
median
$199
high
$302
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in East Melbourne
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Excavation and site preparation
Breaking ground on a new build or extension? Get skilled earthmoving contractors to handle everything you'll need, from digging out the foundations and basements to levelling the terrain. Proper excavation is crucial to make sure your construction project is a success, whether it's a small residential project or a large commercial site. Having experts on site ensures that your site preparation remains precise and efficient.
Soil and rubble removal
If you've accumulated piles of dirt, clay, or rubble, and they're left to clutter up your site, it's best to get Taskers to remove them for you and clear out the space. Shovelling it all by hand is a slow, back-breaking job — why endure when you can completely skip this? Instead, hire a professional earthmover to deal with construction waste, such as excess soil after a garden makeover or debris from a demolition job. Contractors will use specialised equipment to load, transport, and dispose of materials safely.
Trenching and drainage
Need to dig a trench for underground utilities, drainage pipes, or foundation footings? Avoid future issues like waterlogging or uneven ground by working with earthmoving contractors who can guarantee precision at every stage. They will create trenches to your exact specifications, observing proper grading and depth. From a small-scale job for residential drainage to a deep-cut trench for commercial infrastructure, the right contractor can get it done fuss-free.
Heavy material transport
Manually shifting heavy loads of materials like gravel or topsoil is exhausting and inefficient, especially for larger sites. By working with professional earthmovers, you can expect them to come equipped with the right machinery to handle bulk loads with minimal labour necessary. They can deliver fresh topsoil straight to your address for a garden project, or haul away construction debris.
Recent Earthmoving Contractors tasks in East Melbourne
Remove soil and dispose off site
$50
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
11th May 2025
We have excess soil we’d like removed. Approximately 500mm deep X 3 m x 1.5 m. And around 60 m from backyard to driveway Hourly rate stated but please for time and tip fees Flexible time but afternoons best this coming week.


Great guy. Easy to deal with. Hard worker. Efficient and cleaned up at the end. Highly recommend
Remove approximately 2 cubic metres of soil
$160
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
10th May 2025
I need someone to remove approximately 2 cubic metres of soil from my front garden and take it away. It nees to be left neat and tidy.


Prompt and reliable service
Put some rocks in a skip - easy job!
$50
Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
6th Apr 2025
The rocks/pavers/bricks in the photo have to be put in a skip. The skip is in the driveway already, about 20 meters away from the rocks. It has to be done today before the skip gets picked up. I’m at work so I can’t do it.


Great Airtasker, highly recommended. Got the job done quickly and as requested.
Tiler to pave my backyard roughly 20sqm
$1,000
Koonung Ward VIC, Australia
2nd Apr 2025
Tiler needed to pave my backyard area. 20sqm approx. Concrete is a little uneven so will need to screed the area as well. Materials provided
Move soil from driveway to raised garden bed in backyard
$150
Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia
29th Mar 2025
Need someone to move 2.25m3 (approx) soil from our driveway to a raised garden bed in the backyard - about 35m up slight sloped block. Soil has to be shoveled into garden bed as we can’t get a wheelbarrow up to the edge. Good wheelbarrow would help as ours aren’t very good.


Graeme was so nice - did everything we asked him to do, very respectful and tidy - highly recommend Graeme for any future tasks. Thanks Graeme
Remove topsoil from garden bed
$220
Kew VIC, Australia
11th Mar 2025
Remove and discard 15cm of top soil from garden bed
1.8 cubic garden soil supply and put in garden bed.
$250
Burwood VIC, Australia
9th Mar 2025
Supply of garden soil and fill in garden bed approx. 1.9 cubic mt. Soil. Soil cannot be dump on driveway as it is unit, so soil can be moved from trailer to garden bed. There is space in garage where trailer can get in. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Digging out back yard and bucket in to wheel barrow in to trailer
$600
Elgar Ward VIC, Australia
6th Mar 2025
4 man job digging out dirt 100mil below all stumps, about to trailer loads to come out
Remove soil from the driveway
$100
Burwood East VIC, Australia
24th Feb 2025
Remove the soil from the driveway
Move 30 wheelbarrow loads of soil
$300
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
22nd Feb 2025
I need 3 cubic metres of soil (approximately 30 wheelbarrow loads) of soil moved from the front of the house to fill up the fence line running down the yard, about 30 metres long. You also need to dig out some existing soil (not alot). See photos. You need to supply your own wheelbarrows or buckets, and spades. I need a day's notice to order the soil.


Hard working and genuine guy. Thank you
Move soil/ dirt into a skip
$400
Doncaster East, Victoria
1st Feb 2025
Need soil moved from under house. There is enough space to stand up there. Will need to put dirt into skip. Limited access will need to be done by bucket in wheelbarrow. All tools upplied. Roughly about 2 cubic mtr to be moved.
Remove dirt pile (recent dug loose soil) 1 cubic meter
$150
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
3rd Jan 2025
Remove dirt pile (recently dug so loose and easy to dig) from property and dispose. Approx 1 cubic meter. Pile is within 5 meters of pedestrian gate access to road.


Matthew was clear on his terms and was accommodating, given we needed to reschedule due to bad weather, to still get the job done in a timely manner.
Soil levelling in the backyard
$100
Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia
29th Dec 2024
Level soil in the backyard to prepare for landscaping
Dirt removal from driveway
$400
Box Hill North VIC, Australia
19th Dec 2024
4 cubic metres of clean fill to be scooped off my driveway and taken away
Soil spreading delivery
$100
Doncaster VIC, Australia
27th Nov 2024
I need help moving soil from infront of the house to backyard and help spread it on the current garden
Move soil using wheelbarrow
$120
Maling Ward VIC, Australia
14th Nov 2024
There is a pile of soil in driveway. Use my wheelbarrow and place it around the garden. Time capped at 3 hours. Do it today (Friday) from 3pm-6pm *photo is of the place but is an old photo


Lucas was on time, friendly and efficient
Crushed rock spread
$5
Doncaster East VIC, Australia
14th Nov 2024
Transfer crushed rock from the front of the property to the backyard and spread in the backyard. The front driveways have a slope up (see photos). Also spread crushed rock to the front yard.
Need help moving sand from garage to the sandpit in backyard
$100
Ashburton VIC, Australia
11th Nov 2024
Sand is getting delivered today by truck. Sand is 0.66cubic metres (not a lot). Need help to move it from driveway to the sandpit in backyard.
Remove two piles of dirt from front yard
$150
Doncaster East, Victoria
26th Oct 2024
Remove 2 piles of poor quality dirt from the front yard. Approximately 1 cubic meter.
Labourer to move dirt
$40
Camberwell VIC, Australia
14th Oct 2024
Help move soil/mulch from front to back yard


Dan helped with some Labouring and did a great job. Punctual and easy to work with.