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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

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Move Bark from Driveway to front/back yards
$240

Friendly, well prepared, uses his initiative, helped us out at short notice. Thanks so much!
Shovel wood chip in bags move labourer dig garden
$200

Friendly and super fast. Great job. Would recommend Meng at any time.
Removal of soil from property
$200

Pleasure to meet you. Great communication throughout. In out, job done with a smile. Thank you so much!
Remove 1 Square M Crushed rock.
$50

Kyle was great Hard worker and did a great job. Highly recommend Kyle
Move top Soil
$200

Great guy and terrific job.
Pile of dirt removed from my front yard
$200
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in South East Melbourne
$120 - $320
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$120
median
$200
high
$320
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in South East Melbourne
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4.96
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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
Remove garden soil
$200
Mulgrave Ward VIC, Australia
6th Aug 2025
Remove 7 containers of garden soil and dig out a further half cubic metre of soil and remove.
Soil level and removal
$300
Officer VIC, Australia
3rd Aug 2025
Needing top layer of soil in back yard scraped back to clear of stones and building debris. Front yard also needs the same with a pile of approximately 2m3 soil which needs to be removed. 3m space all the way around the back easy access for small machines.
Crushed rock pile
$50
Balla Balla Ward VIC, Australia
26th Jul 2025
Had a pile of rock dumped a little while ago need someone with a machine to spread
Move soil to skip & bring 2m³ pebbles to backyard.
$500
Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia
15th Jul 2025
Help with digging soil/pebbles from back yard then and moving it to front where there is a skip. Then moving fresh lot of pebbles (2cubic m) from front yard to the back. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes


Consistent worker and gets things done.
Laying 1 cubic metre garden pathway topping
$200
Pakenham VIC, Australia
11th Jul 2025
1 cubic metre Coldstream topping needs to be moved to pathway in front of house. Leftover topping to be moved to back of house in flattened area. Easy Acess to backyard. Will need wheelbarrow..


Lots of communication and job well done
Loosening and removal of soil
$150
Lynbrook VIC, Australia
5th Jul 2025
Required loosening of soil and manual removal of soil. Garden tiller provided.
Move and spread crushed rock and sand in a horse paddock
$150
Bangholme VIC, Australia
4th Jul 2025
We’re having some crushed rock and sand delivered which needs to be spread in sections of a horse paddock. About 3 cubic metres so probably about 2-3hours work. Delivery is at 11am today so ideally 11:30-2:30


Ammar was punctual and did a good job.
Remove old garden bed sleepers and move rocks.
$100
Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia
28th Jun 2025
I need some help clearing out part of my backyard. Job includes: Dig up and remove 6 old rotten sleepers still in place (currently bolted together – I have a ratchet tool to undo them easily)2 small bolts per join. Move these sleepers plus another 6 that are already dug up into my driveway (~25m away) Move a pile of good red gum sleepers (already cut into manageable chunks) into the driveway as well. Move some star pickets to the driveway. Move volcanic rocks from around a small fish pond to the front yard (~35m away). You’re welcome to take any rocks you’d like, as I’ll be listing them for free on Marketplace. Notes: The ground is very soft at the moment so digging is easy, just need to pull away some dirt and grass. I have shovels, wheelbarrows, and other tools you may need for the job. Access is straightforward through the side gate. Ideally looking for someone to do this weekend.

Ron got here fast, was friendly and efficient. Couldn't be happier.
Scrap the grass layer off on front yard
$200
Lyndhurst VIC 3975, Australia
25th Jun 2025
Utilize a bobcat to scrape off the top layer of soil, then either remove it or deposit it into a skip. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Earthmoving
$300
Pakenham VIC, Australia
19th Jun 2025
Take a 1.5M pile of dirt from my land block and either level it or remove it completely. Need a quote for: 1: Taking the dirt at the back and almost levelling it out more towards the front of the block 2: removal of that pile of dirt. Address: 11 Oskar Court, Pakenham
4 cubic meter skip bin
$400
Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Skip bin 4 cubic meter required
Soil removal
$100
Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
13th Jun 2025
10 cubic metres of clay soil
Move 3 cubic metres dirt from front to backyard
$300
Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
9th Jun 2025
I need approx 3 cubic metres of dirt to be moved from my front driveway to specific areas in my backyard (mainly garden beds). Shovel and wheelbarrow provided. Dirt will need to be shoveled into the garden beds. Price fixed.


Great work, very efficient and professional
Small concrete work
$50
Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia
6th Jun 2025
Need some concrete works to cover the side edge Long side - 9 metre Short side - 5.7 metre
Excess Dirt Removed
$100
Clyde VIC 3978, Australia
25th May 2025
Looking for someone to remove excess dirt. A mini digger would make it easy. Dirt will need to be taken offsite. I have a rear access roller which will make it easy to get into the backyard. Preferably on a Thursday or Sunday. Approx area is 20m2 A
Spread soil accross backyard 10 cubic meters
$500
Beaconsfield VIC 3807, Australia
24th May 2025
Move 10 cubic meters of soil from driveway to the whole backyard.


Chris did an excellent job. Very happy
I need some dirt to be taken away.
$90
Glen Waverley VIC, Australia
22nd May 2025
I have some extra dirt from landscaping that needs to be taken away. I estimate it to be around 0.8 cubic meter. Ignore the wood planks in the picture. Just the dirt.
Soil removal
$2,000
Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia
18th May 2025
I have about 50 cubic m of of soil to dug and removed from back of my house.
Clear soil and rubble from vacant land
$350
Berwick VIC 3806, Australia
15th May 2025
Clear soil, rubble, temp fence etc from vacant land. See photos attached.


Punctual and easy to work with.
Remove bad dry clay soil (2 wheel barrows load)
$100
Officer VIC, Australia
9th May 2025
I will scrape up about 2 full wheelbarrows' worth of bad dry clay soil, which I need someone to help remove.