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"Bryce did an excellent job. He was thorough efficient."
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"Fantastic! Great advice and did the job efficiently!"
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"Ryan was easy to communicate, on time and incredibly hard working! Strong recommendation from me."
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"Isaiah was fantastic from start to finish. Very reliable, communicative and professional. He picked up all the boxes wit..."
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"Did a great job and also helped me move some furniture at the time. Good guy. "
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"Ben was amazing! Completed the work on time and was very professional! We would definitely use Ben again "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in East Melbourne
Great attitude, hard worker - would highly recommend.
Move 2 cubic metre pile of dirt into walk-in skip.
$200
Friendly and prompt service. highly recommended.
Remove approximately one cubic metre of garden soil from front yard
$200
Tim was excellent. I highly recommend him. Thanks for the great work Tim, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Moving crushed rocks & path toppings from driveway to the backyard
$200
Dipesh made a long journey to do this job in the rain, which I appreciate.
Shift 8 x 10kg bags of gravel into my garden and spread it on paths
$70
Great guy, efficient, good job and excellent communication.
Spread Gravel over grassed area
$150
Safi & Khan were great. Hard working & did exactly what was asked in good time. Would hire again.
Landscape labouring
$130
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in East Melbourne
$114 - $375
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$114
median
$200
high
$375
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in East Melbourne
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4.91
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A construction or landscaping project can't be without reliable earthmoving contractors to help prepare the site and transport heavy material to and fro. Hire expert Taskers with the right expertise and equipment to make clearing land or shifting soil and rubble a hassle-free experience — no heavy lifting required on your end.
Here’s what to expect when you book earthmoving contractors on Airtasker:
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
Move 8m3 of garden soil
$550
Surrey Hills VIC, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Move 8m3 of garden soil from driveway to back garden beds. Max distance (3m3) is 30m away. Remaining garden beds are progressively closer with the closest 10m from driveway. Soil is to be levelled in the garden beds at the end. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Bryce was awesome - did the task at short notice to a great standard
Shovel and rake soil
$50
Mont Albert North VIC, Australia
29th Apr 2026
Hi there is some soil on a vacant block that needs some shoveling and raking to flatten it across the block. I estimate this will take approx 2 hrs. Need own shovel and rake.
Bobcat to level the ground and compact it.
$10
Deepdene VIC 3103, Australia
28th Apr 2026
Level a 14.4x7.7 m ground and compact it. Noted that the retaing wall for the area has been done. You should have a laser level to make sure the groud is flat.
Spread soil & mulch from pile
$180
Bulleen VIC, Australia
26th Apr 2026
Spread 1 cu.m of soil & 3 cu.m of black mulch needs to be shovelled into barrows and placed on already placed soil as top up. Expect this task will be only 4 hours labour. Size of garden: 50m²-65m2 Has green waste bin: Yes
Bryce did an excellent job. He was thorough efficient.
Garden labourers
$480
Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia
24th Apr 2026
Looking for garden labourers to wheelbarrow soil and spread to level out a lawn area. Expected 10 cubic meters.
Labourer / dig and move soil
$38
Blackburn South VIC, Australia
20th Apr 2026
Break up and move garden bed/soil from front of house to back of house, due to heating unit you’ll have to walk around the park (80m with wheelbarrow). Rate is hourly rate
Move Garden Soil
$400
Camberwell VIC, Australia
15th Apr 2026
Require 4 cubic metres of soil to be dug up and loaded into skip. Soil is light and relatively loose but will have some tree roots. Skip is 30 metres from site. Wheelbarrow, shovel (and crowbar if required) provided. No machinery.
Ryan was fantastic, worked hard and completed the task.
Earthmoving
$3,000
Kew VIC, Australia
9th Apr 2026
Earthmoving -remove 100m3 of dirt from residential setting good access We will load truck
Moving volcanic rocks to backyard
$200
Blackburn VIC, Australia
1st Apr 2026
I have a pile of volcanic rocks that I need moved to the backyard. In addition to the pile there are probably around 10-15 more rocks scattered around that I also need moved. I have a trolley and a wheelbarrow - just need someone to help with the actual moving.
Thank you - good job!
Move soil from front of house to back of house
$200
Glen Iris VIC, Australia
20th Mar 2026
Move soil from front of house to back of house Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Really good operator. Very happy.
Gravel delivery and compaction
$400
Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia
19th Mar 2026
half a cubic meter of gravel delivered to our driveway at rear and spread and compacted with roller
Move a heavy rock in my backyard
$50
Doncaster East VIC, Australia
18th Mar 2026
Need someone to move this heavy rock 2-3 metres to the side so I can access the pit below it.
7m2 Top Soil from nature strip spread in backyard
$10
Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
14th Jan 2026
Move 7m2 of top soil spread in new lawn area Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Moving soil from backyard to skip on front lawn
$200
Canterbury VIC, Australia
12th Jan 2026
Need assistance in moving soil from backyard to the skip in the front yard. Wheelbarrow and shovel provided.
Jack did a great job. Thanks again, Jack!
Move crushed rock from front yard to back
$150
Glen Iris VIC, Australia
1st Jan 2026
I have 1 cubic meter of crushed rock in front yard that needs to be moved to back yard by wheelbarrow. Also transplanting some buffalo grass from back yard to front yard
Bryce did a good job very helpful in hot conditions
Remove some dirt
$500
Mont Albert North VIC 3129, Australia
29th Dec 2025
I took the top layer off my lawn, so I have a pile of about 1m3 of dirt and grass to be removed. You'll need to shovel it into a wheelbarrow, wheel the barrow to our driveway, and then shovel it into your ute and take the dirt away.
great stuff, thanks very much
2 x 2 mini skip
$10
Hawthorn East VIC, Australia
25th Dec 2025
Need a mini skip today 2 by 2
Earth moving - excavator required - dirt pile to be moved and sifted
$500
Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia
23rd Dec 2025
Large pile of earth to be spread next to retaining wall, with major debris (tree roots etc) separated as it is spread. Additional large mound of earth to be moved if time allows at an hourly rate
Kalil was awesome - responsive and professional. Highly recommended
Help moving pebbles into garden
$600
Templestowe Lower, Victoria
22nd Dec 2025
💪 Labourer(s) Needed – ASAP Need 1–2 strong, experienced labourers to move and spread 5 cubic metres of pebbles. Details: • Pebbles next to driveway • Very steep driveway ramp • Backyard is uneven with ~10 stairs • All work by wheelbarrow • Spread into garden beds & pathways Requirements: • Physically strong • Experienced with shovel & wheelbarrow • Comfortable with steep slopes and stairs 💰 Fixed pay – to be discussed 📅 Must be available ASAP 📩 Message me with your availability and experience. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Get rid of excess soil….
$150
Burwood East VIC, Australia
19th Nov 2025
Get rid of all the soil that is shown please in buckets and also the soil on the grass. There are 6 buckets of soil and two heaps of soil on the grass. Person must have their own wheel barrow
Ben did an amazing job on our backyard cleanup. He is very professional, hardworking and polite. We highly recommend Ben!









