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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Mornington Peninsula

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Move soil from front yard to back

$200

Brendan is a “Can Do” man. So helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Thank you Brendan. Job was done super fast. I’ll be using you again

Shovel sand into bed

$50

Absolute legend! Was prompt, professional and got the job done well & quick :) Would 110% use in the future

Spread 2 cubic metres of crushed rock

$150

Thank you again Dan great work. Very happy clients Mel and Ang

Wheelbarrows River rock

$200

Perfect helped out alot, thank you

Move sandy loam soil from ute onto property

$250

Tim was great! Very polite, great communication, great worker and would definately love to have him do a task again! Fast and efficient and very courteous !! Excellent job Tim thanks so very much!

Move timbers from front yard to garage

$100

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Mornington Peninsula

$150 - $400

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$150

median

$225

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$400

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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.

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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 Mornington Peninsula

Soil removal and flatten ground off

$250

Somerville VIC, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Small pile of soil to be removed with some logs. Clear area and level out to a consistent height to get ready for top soil

Dig sleeper trench, backfill with crushed rock

$240

Mount Eliza, Victoria

12th Aug 2025

Landscaping a fire pit area that is approx . 4m x4m. Jobs to be done are: 1. Trench 16m in linear length, 350mm at its deepest and 150mm at its lowest. 2. Fill with 50mm of crushed rock wheel barrowed in 4. Make level 5. Fill area with 50mm of crushed rock Payment is $40 per hour, on a time basis. Suspect job will take approx. 5 hours. Owner on hand working through broader landscaping. Site will be measured out ready to dig, straightforward clear guidnace mark d out.

Shift soil via wheelbarrow

$500

Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

11th Aug 2025

3 m2 of soil to be moved from front garden to rear of house. Not this is up a steep ramp which will require two people.

Move some garden rocks

$60

Frankston South VIC, Australia

3rd Aug 2025

I need a small pile of river rocks moved across to a garden -move is only between 3 and 5 metres

Mathew was on time, efficient and the job looks great!

Weeding, filling skip bin, labouring work emptying trailer

$200

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

31st Jul 2025

- Clearing garden beds of weeds - loading building material and dirt into skip bin - taking trailer to tip to empty - labouring work

Barrow 4 cubic metres of loose sandy soil, from front yard to backyard

$250

Safety Beach VIC, Australia

27th Jul 2025

Needing someone to barrow 4 cubic metres of freshly delivered loose sandy soil, approx 30 metres from the front yard to the back yard, level ground with a clear run. Must be manually barrowed, no machines. We have 2 wheel barrows and tools or you can bring your own.

Matt did a fantastic job even though the conditions were difficult due to the rain the previous night, which made the dirt heavier and muddy. He persevered to get the job done without complaint and he is an extremely hard worker. He came prepared, on time, and was easy to talk to. I would not hesitate to recommend Matt.

Move dirt

$100

Safety Beach VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2025

Move dirt from front yard to back yard. 2m, about 25m

Move soil from trailer to garden bed. Steps involved

$150

Rosebud VIC 3939, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Moving soil down steps using wheelborough or buckets

Remove approx 30m2 of grass, bringing in soil to build garden bed

$200

Frankston South VIC 3199, Australia

31st May 2025

Mini digger to scrape away approx 30m2 of lawn , bringing in a few metres of top soil

Move and stack 1.5 cubic metres of firewood

$100

Bittern VIC, Australia

17th May 2025

Mans stack 1.5 cubic metres of firewood from driveway to verandah of house. About 10m distance and up 2 steps. Will need own wheelbarrow (mine has a flat tyre), needs to be done between 11am and 2pm

Punctual and polite, did a great job!

Move some soil

$150

Red Hill Ward VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

Move about 3 trailer loads of soil I gave trailer to move it

Hard worker very friendly and polite would highly recommend

Moving crushed rock up a driveway and 25 steps

$400

Rye VIC, Australia

12th Apr 2025

We need help moving about 8 cubic meters of crushed rock up a hill as part of a landscaping improvement to a home in Rye.

Dig out dirt and remove dirt from site

$800

Mornington VIC 3931, Australia

17th Mar 2025

We need two garden beds dug out and the dirt removed from site. Just a FYI dirt has to be wheelbarrowed to the road from the back yard, we share a driveway with the neighbour from hell so can’t block driveway access.

Bobcat scraping dirt and removal

$500

Sandhurst VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2025

Digging front yard . Removing 15cm from 8 metres by 7 metres

Matthew. Beyond my expectations. Thanks.

Concrete Path down side of house

$111

Langwarrin VIC 3910, Australia

21st Feb 2025

Looking for a concreter to prepare and concrete down the side of my house - it’s about 22 steps long and metres wide path and wider near the gate (about 1.5 metres) - see photos - thanks.

Move rubble into skip

$75

Mount Eliza VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2025

Rubble from removed render to be put into skip (skip already onsite)

Excellent. Great communication, fantastic job! Thanks!!

Hi. I need approx 40 cubic meters of soil removed tomorrow in Hastings

$400

Hastings VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2025

I need 40 cubic metres of soil.ti be removed in Hastings

Move 5 heavy garden urns from the bottom of a driveway to the top

$150

Sorrento VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2025

Have 5 heavy garden urns at the botom of a driveway and need to get hem up to the top - 2 concrete and 3 cast iron

Great guy, great attitude

2.5 cubic metres of pebbles to be distributed around border of house.

$70

Dromana VIC, Australia

8th Jan 2025

I need 2.5 cubic meters of pebbles to be distributed around border of house. Pebbles delivered to our driveway at 730am. Shovel and trolley/barrow provided.

Terrific job really happy with results!!

Move and spread 2 Cubic meters of sand

$100

Sorrento VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Getting 2 cubic meters of play sand delivered that needs to be moved and spread out over kids play area. BYO tools/wheelbarrow etc. May be able to have sand delivered right next to area, in which case it would just need to be spread

Nick was fantastic. Got the job to a very high standard very quickly!