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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Melbourne

Fantastic service from Mahmoud and team. Professional, fast and friendly. Would absolutely use again and recommend to others.

Soil and dirt removal

$250

Karandeep deep did a great job shifting soil for me and also moved furniture carefully not to damage it and tidied up well afterwards. He had good communication and saved the day! Thanks guys :)

Move 3m2 soil into backyard tomorrow

$150

did a great job

Remove soil

$200

Damien arrived on a very short notice did exactly what was required will definitely use him again 5*****

Transfer Pavers 10 meters

$5

Chris did a fantastic job of removing some really really heavy rocks. Thanks mate.

Remove large landscaping rocks

$150

Great work. Cleaned everything up perfectly.

Remove Dirt from front year

$120

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Melbourne

$150 - $325

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$150

median

$220

high

$325

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Melbourne

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What can you expect from an earthmover?

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 Melbourne

Move 3m of soil into raised garden beds

$150

Northcote VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Move 3 meters of soil into raised garden beds. You will need to bring your own wheelbarrow and shovel. Distance from soil to the garden beds is about 10-15 meters. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Distribute 2m3 of soil around garden

$150

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

6th Oct 2025

We're getting roughly 30sqm of concrete removed on Tuesday then are getting 2 cubic metres of soil delivered Wednesday morning. Need someone to spread it where the concrete used to be The earth probably needs some aerating before the soil goes down. We have a normal garden fork but if you want to bring an aerator/tiller that might help.

Fantastic work. Will be asking Daniel for help again!

Move planter box from front to back yard

$250

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

5th Oct 2025

Have a veggie planter box in front yard. It’s 1.2 X1.2 m square and about 70cm high. Full of soil and filler (potentially stones) Need someone to move it to backyard would need to remove soil and filler, dismantle part of it so it fits down the side and pop it in a space in backyard (move about 20 metres down the side gate). Might be heavy. Pics of box to move to backyard and place where it needs to sit

Chris was such a great communicator and did the job quickly and very efficiently! Will use again for sure

Move raised garden bed

$100

Fitzroy North, Victoria

29th Sep 2025

Seeking someone to move this veggie box. I just want to move it further back in my garden bed so that it sits against the wall - approximately 45cm back. The box itself is very heavy, and measures 120cm x 70cm x 62cm approximately. I’m hoping for someone with the right equipment this will be relatively simple.

Mini bobcat to take out some crushed rock from a side yard

$400

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

28th Sep 2025

Crushed rock scraped out to a 10cm depth. Area 7x2.5 metres

Labour hire

$400

Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

Seeking 2x Labourers for 2-3 hours

Put 1.8 cubic meters of soil in skip bin

$90

Port Melbourne, Victoria

16th Sep 2025

the task involves shoveling around 1.8 cubic meters of soil in to a skip bin next to it today morning ill be there shoveling to. 1 hrs work max with the 2 of us

great worker recommended anybody they needs a good hand for any kind of work

I need a labourer to fill a small skip bin this afternoon

$35

Brunswick VIC, Australia

8th Sep 2025

I need someone to fill a skip bin with rubbish and some dirt and to level off some soil

Need someone to help move/flatter dirt

$200

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

hi there, we need to prepare our soil for laying down crushed rock and toppings, need someone to come over to help shovel/move and flatten dirt for the day on Saturday

Jayden, was such a great help!! it was hard work but Jayden had a great attitude and was very efficient :) would defs work with Jayden again

Help with soil moving and gardening

$100

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

We are getting 1m3 of soil delivered to our rear laneway and need help moving it to the garden bed which is only about 5 m away but I have a young baby so have limited time to do it. You would be helping my dad do the job so keen to pay by the hour / pay for limited number of hours work as we can finish job if required.

Daniel was super accomodating, an excellent communicator and turned up on time to do the job as quickly as possible. He was friendly and easy to deal with. I’d highly recommend him for this type of task (helping with heavy gardening work).

Assistance to move soil into a raised garden bed

$300

St Kilda, Victoria

2nd Sep 2025

Fit and strong labour is needed to transfer soil being held in a large bin back into a raised garden bed. Wheelbarrows, spades and buckets supplied. Distance is only around 15-20mt but suitable taskers will have to be neat and clean as they work over light colored pavers. Job starts from Midday Thursday 4th September. Hourly rate $50 per hour. Multiple people required.

Arrived early and worked hard. Highly recommend

Barrow concreate

$100

Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

28th Aug 2025

I need someone strong to wheelbarrow concreate for us for a verandah slab. 2.2m³, roughly 1-2 hours of barrowing then we can take over. We have wheelbarrows and ramps ready.

Helped us pour a slab, very helpful and friendly

Wheelbarrow 10cubic meters of soil from front driveway to backyard

$200

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

21st Aug 2025

I need someone handy with a wheelbarrow to put in a full day from 7:30am wheelbarrowing 10cubic metres of soil from the driveway into the backyard.

Soil and rubble removal from front yard. About 1m3

$150

Fitzroy North, Victoria

14th Aug 2025

Need a small pile of soil x rubble removed, plus the top layer - about 5cm - of clean soil removed

Couldn’t have asked for more.

A pile of dirt/sand and weeds removed from our driveway

$150

Armadale VIC, Australia

9th Aug 2025

Remove a pile of old dirt/ sand from our driveway. Weeds have grown in it. See photos for size

Need a Labourer for an hour,wheelbarrows concrete 10m distance

$100

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

8th Aug 2025

Concrete to be wheelbarrowed from road to front garden. 1hr work, 2 if you want to help with clean up Need to arrive by 10am

Guy is a terminator of a Labourer. Doesnt stop.

Need soil loaded into skip, 3cube of soil into skip at front of house

$250

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

29th Jul 2025

Need soil loaded into skip at front of property

Excellent worker on a very tough job and trick site access. Highly recommend

Need a labourer today to move some soil

$50

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

25th Jul 2025

Move some soil 50 per hour

Amazing great thanks

Skip Hire in South Yarra

$100

South Yarra VIC, Australia

7th Jul 2025

We’d like to hire someone’s skip bin & for the skip to be taken to the dump. Thank you :)

Digging soil and wheelbarrowing

$70

Clifton Hill VIC, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Digging soil, wheelbarrow and empty into a skip. Two hours work for $70