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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in North East Melbourne

Hard worker, we are happy with the work done

Shovelling Pile of Dirt from From Lawn to Backyard

$100

excellent job. went above and beyond for us.

Dirt/soil removal

$700

Very friendly, efficient and hard worker

2 - 3 hours gardening today

$100

Spot on! Freindly, on time and exactly what I was after, highly reccomend

Loading stockpile of soil and grass from naturestrip into a skip bin

$150

Good job done

Help with landscaping - moving soil

$300

Great service and really nice to deal with. She completed a demanding job really well

Remove dirt

$250

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

$150 - $320

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$150

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$230

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$320

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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 North East Melbourne

Wheelbarrow soil

$250

Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

6th Mar 2026

Wheelbarrow soil into backyard tommorow (sat 7th) 5 hours Bring wheelbarrow and shovel Will have lots more work

Need 2 people for 1 hour of pushing wheel barrows of concrete

$300

South Morang VIC 3752, Australia

5th Mar 2026

I have roughly 3 cubic meters of concrete which need to wheel barrowed roughly 20meters away will be need to be done over 2 days so 3 cubes a day.

Land cleaning

$1,000

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

5th Mar 2026

we are going to build a house and someone dumped mix soil in our land so need cleaning and scraping ready for soil test. No skip bin on site flexible with offers and need to be done by this sunday

Need a bobcat to clean the block and pickup the rubbish in wollert

$350

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Need to clean the block of land and pickup the rubbish and debris on site approximatley one bucket of hard rubbish

Bob cat to level front yard 5m x 6m

$100

Lalor VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

1) have a backyard about 30m2 2) flat ground and easy access to front yard from drive way 3) require bob cat to come in, remove top soil and flatten

Someone with Wheelbarrow & Vehicle. Remove Soil in paper Bags.

$100

Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Someone with Wheelbarrow & Vehicle needed to remove Soil in wet (may dry in sun) paper Woolworths Bags. Approx. 28 bags, all lightweight, about 1/3 full of soil (so I could carry them from garden). Soil is clean, uncontaminated, may have few small rocks, roots.

Sam did a terrific job. Highly recommend. Was on time. Good with communication. Nice & polite. Will use again.

Move 15 m3 of soil to the backyard

$500

Doreen VIC, Australia

24th Feb 2026

Moving soil into the backyard and spreading it. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Paddock Harrowing

$100

Doreen VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Hi, I am need a paddock to be harrowed in Doreen. The land is quite flat, however there are some rocks in parts of the land. Approx 4 acres. I have the harrow and it will need to be connected to a tow bar. Needing someone with a 4WD.

Move soil and gravel

$200

Epping VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

A pile of gravel and soil to fill a large garden wooden box

Need to spread/ remove soil over/from the land

$200

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

13th Feb 2026

In December 2025 I bought a land at 21 Lennox Street Donnybrook and some has dumped a pile of soil. I need to remove before starting the Construction.

Sand Removal in Backyard

$175

Thomastown VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2026

SAND REMOVAL IN BACKYARD (TO BE TAKEN AWAY!) Size: Approximately 8m x 4.5m There is quite a lot of sand - it was under an above ground pool which has been removed. Will either have to be shovel/wheelbarrowed OR a small machine can fit through to the backyard - however it would have to be less than 1.4m wide otherwise won’t work. Please message if you have any other questions. Thanks

Shovel dirt

$150

South Morang VIC, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Need this dirt shovelled to a weed tarp next to it . Removing dirt onto a weed tarp.

Move 3000 bricks from front of job site to rear. 30m

$400

Morang VIC, Australia

9th Feb 2026

Move 3000 bricks from front of job site to rear. approx 30m from front to back. Wheelbarrow required or can be supplied

Clean and progressional job.

Scrape the front yard and put the soil in the backyard.

$10

Donnybrook VIC, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Front yard is uneven and little tight to take the soil by manual tools. Small bobcat would do the job. Need to scrape it nicely and put the scraped soil from front yard to back yard. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move firewood

$300

Eltham VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Approx. 3 cubic metres of firewood with easy access by wheelbarrow or similar to be picked up & then re-stacked at the drop off location also with easy access by wheelbarrow or similar Pickup location: Eltham VIC, Australia Drop-off location: Greensborough VIC, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Sami was great right from making an offer for the task I posted. Sami got the job done efficiently, to instruction and with a smile on his face :). I recommend Sami for any work that you need to get done. Peter

Moving Mulch

$400

Lower Plenty VIC, Australia

14th Jan 2026

Need 2 people to move 6 meters of mulch into backyard which is uphill. Need to use plastic rubbish bins, can't use wheelbarrows as need to go up 6 stairs. Mulch and bins will be provided.

Fill in my backyard with soil

$200

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

11th Jan 2026

I need soil filled into backyard, landfill and lawn soil. I have already ordered the soil it is sitting in my front yard just has to be moved into my backyard through a side gate that is 1.5m wide. I have 4m of land fill that has to go in and 8-9m of top soil that will have to go on top of that. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Matt is an absolute gun, worked hard from the minute he got to the job until the minute he left. Would go with him again in a heartbeat should I need any gardening work done.

Soil removal

$150

Ivanhoe East, Victoria

29th Nov 2025

Take away about 1 cubic meter of clean soil with some grass in it. Removed for the creation of a garden path. Already in pile with easy access.

Stuart is always great. On time and super clean.

Soil Removal - 2 cubic meters

$200

Preston VIC, Australia

24th Sep 2025

I will be removing the top layer of grass from my garden. Will end up with Approx 1.5 - 2 cubic meters of soil/grass. Accessible by ute or trailer. Images not available as I have not dug it up yet.

Great communication. Great job. Great guy. Highly recommended.

Removal of dirt n 5bags of garden rocks/soil

$150

Lalor VIC 3075, Australia

14th Sep 2025

Need 4bags garden rocks/soil and dirt removed.

A+ service. Cleaned the area aswell