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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Melbourne

Great service, very efficient, friendly and great communication! No complaints!

Soil removal

$150

Perfect thanks so much will be using again

Pickup/dispose clay and soil - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED

$120

Brendan was efficient, got the job done quickly, was on time and very courteous. Would definitely use his services again. Thanks Brendan

Labouring

$150

Great job - thorough, tidy and super efficient

Soil removal from front garden

$300

Extremely efficient and well priced. Highly recommend.

Soil removal

$75

Martin did a fantastic job. Friendly and polite. Arrived on time and quality of work was good excellent

Take crushed rock and sand to the tip

$225

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

$150 - $337

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$150

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$220

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$337

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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

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!

Move soil into planter beds

$450

Northcote VIC, Australia

21st May 2025

Move 3 cubic metres of fresh garden soil by wheelbarrow from driveway at front of house into planter beds at the back of the house. Distance between soil pile and planter beds is about 30 metres, and width of pathway down side of house is 1 metre. Soil will be provided and not included in price. Wheelbarrow and shovel available for use on site, but airtasker welcome to bring own equipment. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Daniel showed up spot on 7am on Sunday as agreed and powered through the work quickly and efficiently. Got it all done within couple of hours. Friendly and good bloke to work with. Highly recommended.

Labourer to wheelbarrow rock

$250

Northcote VIC, Australia

18th May 2025

Looking for a labourer to remove the rocks from the front car space to the backyard, then I’ll get 1m3 of crushed rock that will also need to be transported to the rear and 1m3 of toppings for the front yard. A labourer must have PPE and be fit enough to complete the job easily. I will supply, wheelbarrow, shovel, rakes etc

George and his team are very hard working and reliable, highly recommend and will Be using them for future job.

Moving soil with wheelbarrow - all tools supplied.

$40

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

18th May 2025

Task is for today $40 per hour Moving approx 4 cubic meters of soil - all tools provided. Payment by the hour. Start asap and finish approx 5.30 today

Fast. Good communication Would hire again.

Labourer to spread soil

$40

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

14th May 2025

$40/hour Spread loose soil to planterboxes on ground floor and level 1. must have ABN

Great guy and worker!

Soil moved

$170

Northcote VIC, Australia

6th May 2025

Need soil removed from a lightwell to outside.

Great job, very happy.

Move one cubic m of crushed rock into trench for water pipe

$300

Northcote VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2025

Fill trench with one cubic meter of crushed rock Must be done today as dirt will be removed tommorriw

Punctual and efficient

Dig up and remove garden soil

$400

South Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Apr 2025

Dig out old soil and roots and take it all away. The area is about 2.5m x 3m. It will need to be excavated by about 20cm . Will need your own equipment . Picks , shovels , wheelbarrows whatever. Can drive a trailer up close. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Need a fit person to shovel some rubble and dirt and barrow it out

$140

Ripponlea VIC, Australia

10th Apr 2025

No tools or equipment required, just some muscle to shovel some rubble and sandy soil into a barrow and out into the trailer. $35/hr probably take 4 hours, happy to do $140 fixed price also.

Moving two large rocks in my garden

$150

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Move to large rocks. Only have to move 25 metres. Will take at least 2 strong people

Nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend

Soil removal

$50

Balaclava VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Removal of turf/soil. Approximately 20 bin bags.

Help me fill a skip with soil

$50

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

I need someone to help me fill a skip with soil. Using a shovel and wheelbarrow. Offering $50 per hour with reasonable breaks. It's tiring work so need to be pretty strong and have good work boots.

Nick was great! Really nice guy

I need soil removed

$80

Albert Park VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2025

We have about 1m3 of soil that was dug out of the back yard and need it removed. Currently on the verge in a series of smaller bags able to be lifted by one person.

Melissa was great! Clear direct communication and a fair price. Thank you.

Removal of soil

$500

Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

10th Feb 2025

About 10 tonnes of topsoil, no hard digging required, was garden bed that was spread under pavers as a place to store it, not packed down. Easy access with laneway on side and back of property. Gate is 1.2m wide

Gardenbed soil removal

$300

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

9th Jan 2025

Soil removal of a garden bed in Flemington. Need soil shovelled out and removed from the property. 4metres x 80cm

Excellent work, efficient and punctual.

Take sand and gravel away

$100

Brunswick VIC, Australia

18th Dec 2024

Take sand and gravel away from laneway at rear- approx 1/2m3

Seb was fantastic - great communication with the job done efficiently.

Move 2m3 of soil from front yard into skip bin on street.

$200

Carlton North VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2024

Small front yard 4mx2.5m needs a pile of dirt removed and placed into a skip bin on the street (approximately 5m away). The yard also needs its level reduced by approximately 100mm and dirt placed in skip bin on the street. Will need to be done by bucket as skip bin is not a walk in. Shovel and bucket provided. Two days notice required to organise the skip bin.

Great job doing the task. Completed quickly and efficiently meeting all expectations.