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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

Great guy Got the job done as agreed

Labourer to put 1.5m3 of soil from yard to skip

$100

Nathan did a very good job. Good and reliable.

Move 2-3 cubic metres of soil

$500

Great work ... very reliable and on time .... Ron does not stand down on any job .... Well done mate ... keep it up ...

Remove pile of dirt

$200

Did a great job. Thank you.

Move 3 metres dirt

$100

Excellent service. We're happy that we appointment you to get the job done. Would not hesitate to recommend you and choose you for further jobs. Timely, friendly, hard-working more importantly honest and trustworthy in my books. Thanks mate.

Remove about 2.5 cubic metre of soil/dirt

$60

Amazing work, Chris has blown us away with the amount of work and effort he applied today. Highly recommend 5 *****

Removal of soil with crushed rock and stones.

$300

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

$120 - $325

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$120

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$200

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$325

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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 South East Melbourne

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.

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.

Dumping soil

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

8th May 2025

I want to dump the soil mixed with small rocks and old grass which I took out from my backyard.

Move soil from driveway to backyard

$50

Clyde North VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Want someone to move about 1 meter of soil to the backyard.

Remove a layer of soil & grass from backyard and refill it with soil.

$350

Dandenong VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

Cleaning and removing grass and top layer of soil from the backyard and filling it with soil. Size is approximately 70sqmt. Side entrance is 140cm. Soil can be provided.

Need a strong labor to move crush rock for pathway

$300

Noble Park VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2025

Need someone can help with move the crush rock on to a side walk. And flatten it

Did a great job

Move soil up the driveway

$100

Melbourne VIC 3810, Australia

11th Apr 2025

Move 1.5 tonnes of soil up a slightly sloping driveway, and deposit in a veggie patch. The driveway is about 30 metres long.

Soil removal

$80

Clyde VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2025

There is a pile of soil on a vacant land

Moving soil

$60

Emerald VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2025

I need move a pile of soil from one side of the garden to the other, approximately 20 metres apart. Area is fairly flat. Should take approximately 2 hours You need bring with you a Wheelbarrow

Move garden rocks from backyard to frontyard

$250

Hallam VIC 3803, Australia

7th Feb 2025

Someone to move garden rocks from backyard to the front of the house where there are other garden rocks. Please bring own wheelbarrow.

Ranga did a great job today. Complete the task in windy conditions and went the extra mile. Great work!

Dispose soil/turf

$40

Ashwood VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2025

Just dug up my small front garden so in need of someone to dispose small amount of soil/turf. Pick up Ashwood

Very efficient and punctual. Highly recommended

Move Soil from Front Yard to Backyard (Approx. 6 meters)

$180

Clyde North VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Hi, I need help moving approximately 6 meters of soil from my front yard to the backyard. The soil will need to be transported using a wheelbarrow through the passage shown in the picture (please ensure you're comfortable with the access). Details: Distance: About 20 meters from front yard to backyard. Equipment: You can bring your own wheelbarrow, or I can provide one if needed. Soil is already delivered and ready to be moved.

Very detailed on his work .

Landscaping labour

$200

Oakleigh VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Move 2 cubic meters of soil with wheelbarrow

Steve is an absolute machine, arrived to site super quick and banged out work super fast and well done.