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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Melbourne

Job done perfectly, great communication, easy all round. Thanks Uthman

Soil and rock removal

$250

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

This is the second time I've used Ben. Easy to work with. Great job.

Move stones/gravel from one garden bed to another

$100

I would highly recommend Frank He completed the task I asked, in a very tidy and timely manner And is a very pleasant man Thankyou for your huge effort

Move soil from lane to yard quickly

$400

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

Soil and dirt removal

$250

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

$150 - $332

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$150

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$220

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$332

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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

Help dig and level my site

$50

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

9th Sep 2025

I need help digging up this concrete and soil. I have a big skip bin, wheelbarrows, and shovels. Offering $50 per hour.

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

Labourer needed today in prahran 2-3pm to push wheelbarrows

$5

Prahran VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2025

Need a labourer for 1 hour to push wheelbarrows 0.8m3 of concrete and less then 10 metre push Easy work No experience needed but must be able to push a barrow Once concrete arrives it will be less the. 20mins work

Stack firewood

$50

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

12th Jun 2025

Shift firewood from front driveway to back of house and neatly stack in designated spot. You can use my wheelbarrow. It is 0.5 tonne, I am guessing about 2 cubic metres. Access from driveway to back yard is flat and via a side gate. The distance is about 50 metres.

Great job beau, super punctual and great communication, and job done super smoothly

Wheelbarrow and spread rock

$120

Northcote VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Need someone to shovel 2m of pebbles from front yard to backyard. 2hrs worth of time.

Easy to work with and completed the job perfectly.

Labouring to dig up back yard and sides

$250

Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Require labouring to clean up back yard. I need the grass scraped off and moved to front. Plus clean up sides of loose soil. Must provide own shovels, pick and wheelbarrow.

I need @2 cubic Mtrs of firewood restacked

$200

Northcote VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2025

Restack @2 cubic metres of firewood - to leave a foot gap between the neighbours wall in my driveway- wood is already neatly stacked it would need to be unstacked and restacked

Arif is excellent, arrived on time, completed job as required - will highly recommend him

Moving a large outdoor toolbox and veggie garden

$150

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

29th May 2025

I have a construction type metallic toolbox (filled with gardening equipment, soil, plant pots ect) that needs to be moved into a new house (into the garden). I also have a vegetable garden that needs to be dug up and moved as well, soil included. You would have access to both gardens via the outdoor laneway. Both houses are in Clifton Hill so only about a 3min drive away from each other (if that). Task would probably need move than one person.

Alex was great, very friendly, on time and efficient. I would definitely hire again, thanks Alex!