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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Melbourne

Ryan showed up on time and finished the work perfectly. He went extra mile by tidying up the place. Thanks a ton, Ryan. You are a gem
Move soil from drive way to backyard
$50

Highly recommend Ryan for his professionalism and customer service.
Labourer to barrow 10m3 of soil to back yard
$150

Did a really good job with the soil removal. Left the footpath and road in a tidy manner (removed any soil that fell).
Remove about 2-3 cubic meters of soil
$150

Good Job done by Kenneth!
Spread top soil in the backyard approx 200 sqm
$250

Thanks very much Mahmoud!
Excavated dirt and garden rocks removal
$400

He has completed his task very well. He is very friendly , professional, hardworking and working carefully. I would recommend everyone and If I need some work to be done , I would definitely go with him .
Moving 10 cubic meters soil from front yard to backyars
$300
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in West Melbourne
$125 - $350
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$125
median
$240
high
$350
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in West Melbourne
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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.
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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 West Melbourne
Remove approximately 8 cubic meters of soil
$10
Taylors Lakes VIC, Australia
27th Aug 2025
I have approximately 8 cubic meters of lose soil and 1 cubic meter of cement rocks that needs to be removed from my back yard, transported and dumped at tip
Dirt shovelled and wheel barrowed into skip
$70
St Albans VIC, Australia
26th Aug 2025
Need to shovel dirt and put in the skip, couple hours work skips about 10-20 metres from where digging to be done, 35 a hour or to the skips full, need to take about 50 mm out of garden bed I’ve already done half
Soil available for land fill
$300
Deanside VIC 3336, Australia
25th Aug 2025
I have land fill soil available.
Need crushed moved to front and back
$150
Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia
23rd Aug 2025
Need someone to come move the trash truck from the side to the front and the back of the property. It’s three cubic in Total and I need to cubic moved to the back and one cubic to the front. Please bring your own wheelbarrow.
Remove dirt and soil
$500
Werribee VIC 3030, Australia
20th Aug 2025
Remove dirt and soil from property


Excellent customer service
Prepare soil and lay grass
$250
Newport VIC 3015, Australia
10th Aug 2025
Prepare soil and relay grass (7x4m area)
Clean up rock/rubble/dirt & remove from site
$5
Williamstown VIC, Australia
8th Aug 2025
Remove rock/concrete/rubble from front/side of site and dispose. Dig and level soil so that it's approx. 50mm below paving slab. Monday or Tuesday this can be done.


Great to work with, good communication and would recommend.
Labourer needed 8-11am tomorrow
$5
Wyndham Vale VIC, Australia
7th Aug 2025
Need a general labourer tomorrow 8-11am To move less then 1m3 of crushed rock from driveway to backyard and at 10am I have 1.2m3 of concrete been delivered you will need to wheelbarrow from driveway to backyard All easy work with no experience needed just need to be fit enough to push a wheelbarrow etc
Soil removal
$200
Maidstone VIC, Australia
3rd Aug 2025
Approximately 2-3 cubic metres of soil to be removed from site. Soil is staged on the driveway, easy to access.
Bobcat or skid steer to move soil, earth moving
$250
Altona VIC 3018, Australia
26th Jul 2025
Move soil from driveway to lawn area. A small amount of scraping to be done first and pavers moved.


I've never seen anyone work so hard in my entire life. I can't actually believe how much work he got done in the amount of time he did it. Absolutely unbelievable. He's new to airtasker but give him a go, you will not be unhappy! He deserves a high rating and great reviews, TJ is an actual machine. I'm gobsmacked, I will hire him 100% again, could not be any happier with his work 10/10
Move crushed rock and soil to backfill a sinkhole
$100
Point Cook VIC, Australia
19th Jul 2025
Move 1 m3 of crushed rock followed by 1.5 m3 of soil. From front of property (driveway) to the rear (garden). Distance approx. 40-50 m. Note: the crushed rock and soil are free issued and already available.
Driveway levelling and rock spreading
$5
Bacchus Marsh VIC, Australia
16th Jul 2025
Make driveway slope smoother, most likely will require machinery/bobcat, and then spread same rock that is there
Dingo hire with operator
$200
Seaholme VIC, Australia
10th Jul 2025
Level out back garden move top soil
Dig and dispose of dirt / crushed rock
$100
Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia
8th Jul 2025
Site clean up. Can be done asap. Aprox 8-10 wheel barrow loads.. Need someone to dig and remove all loose dirt/crushed rocks. Remove all dirt and mud also. Its all loose and soft. Need a trailer there is a wheel barrow and shovel here. I just don't have a trailer to do it.


Great work, thanks heaps
Level Backyard and clear soil
$500
Truganina VIC, Australia
30th Jun 2025
HI I have a backyard that need to be cleared of clay soil and needs to be levelled. Land size is 9.8m x 2.8m.
Moving 5 cubic of Soil to Backyard and leveling.
$200
Deanside VIC 3336, Australia
28th Jun 2025
Need to move 5 cubic of soil from front yard to Backyard via side door of the property. The soil is not top soil. It has some rubbish in it. I dont expect it to be clean.
Back fill trench and crushed rock
$200
Brookfield VIC 3338, Australia
27th Jun 2025
Need to back fill trench and cover with crushed rock. No big back fill can be by hand or bobcat.
Dingo and operator hire
$250
Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia
19th May 2025
Shift pebels from one garden bed to another and level ground 3.5m x 1.5m garden bed


Excellent service by omar and team, highly reccomend.
Soil to be filled in garden beds
$100
Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia
20th Mar 2025
2-3 cubic meters of garden soil to be filled in color bond garden beds on side of house. Approx distance 15 meters. Easier to be done by buckets or small wheelbarrow. Soil will be delivered on Monday morning


Very punctual and hard-working
Move pebbles to backyard
$150
Eynesbury VIC, Australia
19th Mar 2025
Move pebbles 1.2 cubic meter roughly to backyard which is approx 20-30 meters. We will supply wheelbarrow and a shovel.


Extremely happy with the work done. Very quick ! Will definitely be using again !