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"Came immediately to help move 10 boxes, 2 gym mats and 1 shelf. Happy cheerful and self motivated. Will use Ahmed again...."
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"Bryce was friendly, in time and did an outstanding job. Went above and beyond to weed spray after clearing weeds and too..."
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"Nice Lawn mowing,.He is very hardworking and nice behaviour guy, quick to respond "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Melbourne
Great Job! Thanks
Level Front Yard
$300
Fantastic job! Arrived promptly. Well equipped to to the job. Very tidy cleanup! A pleasure to do business with.
Remove about 1 cubic metre soil/plant material on footpath
$150
Great help moving soil from old lawn. In and out in no time and kept everything so clean. Also picked Bryers great landscape mind for gardening tips- absolute legend
Take away this soil
$100
very gd worker thx so much Muhammad All Home Property Maintenance
Labour work required
$5
Tui did a great job, and was especially efficient, clean and tidy. He left the site in perfect condition after the job - thanks!
I need 2 cubic metres of dirt removed from my house.
$600
Did a great job, exactly what I wanted. Really appreciate getting help in the garden from someone who loves gardens and plants
Barrowing rocks and gravel into a skip
$300
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Melbourne
$150 - $341
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$150
median
$220
high
$341
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4.99
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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
Filling a skip with some dirt/soil. 2 hours of shovel work
$100
Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia
12th Dec 2025
Shovelling and moving dirt into a skip. About2 hours of work
Very hard worker. Will be using Abdullah again for sure
Labouring, shovelling dirt into a skip bin
$45
Armadale VIC 3143, Australia
12th Dec 2025
Loading soil into a skip bin 3 cubic metres. Please dont ask for photos. The job is as advertised shovelling dirt into a skip bin, shovel and wheelbarrow provideed. Accept the job or choose not to. Approx 3- 5 hrs work @ $45 p hour. Skip bin arrives at 7-9 am.
Earth moving
$1,200
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
10th Dec 2025
I need someone with a truck and a digger to remove and dispose of approximately 10 cubic metres of excavated soil
Hand sort soil / roots
$300
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
7th Dec 2025
Hand sort a pile of soil / roots. Pile roots up for removal and back fill soil into garden bed.
Move garden soil to a skip
$200
Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia
5th Dec 2025
There’s a big pile of soil that’s been excavated sitting in the middle of my back garden. I have a skip bin at the front garden. The soil needs shovelled into a barrow, wheeled to the front and emptied into the skip. I only have one barrow and spade and shovel . If you can bring your own shovel and barrow, and safety equipment, I will help.
Prepare the ground for new turf
$500
Northcote VIC, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
Job is to dig up the lawn, take our the old grass, and level the soil. I have poisoned the old turf. Areas front garden 7.5m x 2.8m; back garden 11.5m x 5.4m; side area 10.1m x 1.1m. You can get a machine into the backyard.
Shovelling & wheel-burrowing soil 4 m3
$300
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
1st Dec 2025
Shovelling and wheel burrowing top soil from front driveway down to backyard and scattering over yard. Space 10mx5 approx . 4m3 of soil. We provide wheelbarrow and shovels.
Bryce was not only a gentleman but a master at what he does which is landscaping. He was not just polite but hard-working and did not stop…. Even the rain didn’t deter him. And he treated my yard like his own and hosed down the driveway so that it was immaculate. What an amazing work man and I can’t thank him enough.
Rotary hoe and level top soil to front of house
$150
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
25th Nov 2025
Rotary hoe and level approx 80m2 of flat top soil to front of house
Dig out side path + move 2m³ crushed rock (3–5pm delivery)
$250
South Yarra, Victoria
25th Nov 2025
1. Dig out side path (approx. 15m long, 60–70cm wide, 5–8cm deep) — it’s crushed rock/sand on top of concrete. - crushed rack and sand to be dumped in backyard. 2. When SoilWorx delivers 2m³ of crushed rock to front pedestrian path (delivery window 3–5pm), wheelbarrow that from path to the backyard. Nothing needs to be spread pile is fine.
Amazing working couldn’t recommend more!
Soil removal from back yard
$200
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
17th Nov 2025
Need areas of excess soil removed from back yard. 2m3 in total. Skip on site to dump soil. Wheel barrow onsite as well. Must bring digging tools tho
Great to deal with and did exactly what we needed
Earthmoving in backyard. Bench site.
$300
Brunswick East, Victoria
14th Nov 2025
I need soil in my backyard excavated, leveled and removed ready to lay turf. I will assist in providing the levels. It will ideally involve a tip truck and bobcat for about 2 hours. I think about 5m3 of soil needs to be removed. I have rear lane access but a roller shutter restricts access for a truck.
Help in the garden moving sand and crushed rock
$180
Richmond VIC, Australia
5th Nov 2025
- Help moving some sand and crushed rock to a driveway - This is for 3 hours labour - Needs to be done early tomorrow morning
Chris was absolutely amazing and did a great job digging out my driveway and preparing for paving
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!
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
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).
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
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.
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 a labourer today to move some soil
$50
Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
25th Jul 2025
Move some soil 50 per hour
Amazing great thanks









