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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

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The purchase & Deliver sand.

$100

George was fantastic, he did a great job, very professional and friendly. Highly recommended! For any gardening work !

1M2 of soil to be moved, around two hours of work.

$100

Hard working blokes, highly recommend..

Moving garden top soil and crushed rock

$250

Very pleased with the work Stephen did. He communicated well at all stages of the process and took great care doing the job. I highly recommend him.

I need a pile of clay and stones taken away. Waste from paving

$250

Excellent, Jamie did a brilliant job, very quick and cleaned up after, I highly recommend

Soil removal

$400

Job done well, thank you!!!

Move pebbles

$400

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

$120 - $300

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$120

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$200

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$300

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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 South East Melbourne

Move 2 metres of mulch

$80

Berwick VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

I am getting some mulch delivered and I will need it moved from the driveway to the back yard. Approximately 15 metres. I have a wheelbarrow and shovel, or buckets if preferred.

Move some stones

$40

Pakenham VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Moving some small stone to the edge of a 3 metre circle

Lay soil in lawn - 35sq mt

$175

Glen Waverley, Victoria

9th Feb 2026

Getting lawn soil delivered in my driveway. Need someone with a wheelbarrow to law soil evenly on the lawn. 35sq mts area and about 1 m3 of soil. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Wheelbarrow crush rock into back yard. 2 days full work .

$450

Huntingdale VIC 3166, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Need to wheelbarrow crush rock into the back yard. 2 days work.

Need 6 cubes soil moved and laid over existing lawn - 80 sqm

$10

Officer VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Have soil that is getting delivered today (05/02) and need someone to either enter with machine or wheel barrow through side gate (3m wide) and lay over old soil.

Excellent. Great to deal with Highly recommended

Move bolders

$25

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Move boulders away from site Pickup location: Berwick VIC 3806, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Labour (+shovel & wheelbarrow)

$40

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

30th Jan 2026

Need someone to help dig(shallow) and move soil around the garden to prep for turfing. Prefer someone with a shavel and wheelbarrow. Job may take more than a day. Rates is per hour.

Move heavy rocks with an excavator (quick job)

$375

Dingley Village VIC 3172, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Move these heavy rocks into different positions on the grass area, in order to stop cars parking on the grass. Mini excavator will do the job. Won't take long. Rocks don't need to be moved more than a few metres.

Spread granitic sand over nature strip

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Spread 1m3 of granitic sand over nature strip

Makuei was unreal! He completed the job so well. I am very fussy and expected a top job and he surpassed my expectations! Would highly recommend!

Remove and dispose of soil from front garden (3 cubic meters max)

$200

Oakleigh South, Victoria

6th Jan 2026

Remove soil from front garden. Some concrete in soil.

Lovely, polite, on time, great job. Highly recommend!

Move pebbles for landscaping

$90

Dingley Village VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Move and Lay 3 cubic amount of Pebbles: (Bring your own wheelbarrow and shovel etc.) * Transport: Use the wheelbarrow and shovel to move the pebbles from the delivery point (driveway)to the prepared site (backyard). * Spread Evenly: Dump small loads and use a rake to spread the pebbles evenly across the area, aiming for a consistent depth.

Graeme is easy to work with. On-time and get the job done quickly.

Move rocks

$200

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Help move rocks, wheelbarrow available.

Genuine hard working bloke. Pays attention to detail. Definitely will have back again!

Move Rocks and Small Conrete from Nature Strip to Front Yard

$100

Clyde North VIC, Australia

1st Jan 2026

I’m looking for someone to shovel and move existing rocks mixed with soil and small concrete pieces from the nature strip into my front yard and spread it evenly near the steppers. • There is NO disposal required – everything stays on-site • This is mainly a manual labour job (shovelling, wheelbarrow, spreading) Scope of work: • Shovel all soil, gravel/rocks and concrete pieces from the nature strip • Move all material into my front yard • Spread material evenly across the front yard • Leave the nature strip trimmed back down to soil level (neat and level) Additional details: • There are some small hardened concrete mounds/pieces mixed in • You must have the right tools (e.g. sledgehammer, breaker bar, mattock, shovel) to break these up and move them • All concrete, rock and soil must be relocated to the front yard (nothing left behind). Access: • Easy access from street to front yard • Photos attached for reference

Polite and punctual, with great communication throughout. Came fully prepared with all the right tools and completed the job efficiently. Very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.

Help me with gardening moving wheelbarrows of toppings

$60

Botanic Ridge VIC 3977, Australia

31st Dec 2025

2 cubic meters of toppings less than 2 hours of wheel barrows. Possible further jobs

Fill garden boxes with garden soil

$200

Officer VIC 3809, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Fill six garden boxes of size 1.8m x 50 cm x 40 cm with garden soil. 2 and 1/4 cubic meters. Garden soil supplied. The boxes are in sides of house. Two can be reached through garage about 25 m from driveway. Other four can be reached through side gate 15 to 30 m from driveway. Needs to be done with a wheel barrow. One box will need about 7 or 8 wheel barrow loads. That’s about 50 altogether.

Careful and considerate work.

Remove rocks from garden bed

$150

Clyde North VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Rocks embedded into heavy clay soil need to be removed. May take a few hours labor. Shovel, wheelbarrows, buckets, gloves, hoe, weed removal prongs *which I've been using to remove the large rocks* can be provided. There is a layer or two of large rocks embedded into soil.

Need delivered soil (~4cbm) moved from the front to the backyard

$300

Oakleigh East VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2025

Will have soil delivered, about 4cbm. Need to moved to the backyard to fill raised garden beds. Access is flat, except for a set of stairs - about 6 large steps

Great work, would definitely recommend

Remove pile of dirt from front yard

$200

Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia

7th Dec 2025

We recently dug out a garden bed and have moved the pile of dirt to our front yard. We require the dirt to be removed and taken away. Can be done any day as there is no front fence and access is always available. (Picture attached)

Great communication. Great job done

Move dirt from frony yard too back

$60

Clyde North VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Move top soil from front yard to backyard (its not far)and prepare for seeds

Harry was great!polite and a hardworking young man. Got the job done in no time .

Need a labourer

$200

Clyde North VIC, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Need someone to carry 2 cubic meters of crushed rock from the front of the house to the backyard. (Distance is about 30 meters) Pile will be on the footpath and you will be using a concrete pathway on the side of the house. You will need your own wheelbarrow and a shovel. Job must be done this week Friday or Saturday.

Great guy to work with