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Great job thanks Robert. Punctual and thorough

Removal of concrete slabs and garden waste to level ground

$300

Wayne was very prompt, flexible to suit my timing, and got the job done beyond my expectations. Cleaned up after himself too! Would highly recommend

Weeding / low level gardening

$50

Very happy with Paul's work. He turned up as agreed and did a great job. I would happily recommend Paul to friends.

Dig out and level front verge and dispose of waste

$400

Great job doing leveling of the lawn.

Leveling and grading Lawn mix soil already spread in backyard

$100

A big thanks to Mfor cleaning our gutters. Did an absolutely fantastic job. Highly recommend.

Clean gutters single level house

$150

2nd time clean again

Clean my 2 bedroom townhome (2 levels)

$160

low

$150

median

$250

high

$500

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Why book a leveling service through Airtasker?

Airtasker takes away the stress of booking yard leveling near you! Whether you want to prevent flooding, reduce drainage problems, build a retaining wall, landscape the slopes around your swimming pool, make raised garden beds, or improve your outdoor space’s overall appearance, Taskers can help with garden levelling in your area. When you use our platform, you can easily find someone offering land leveling near you.

Having an uneven lawn can make watering and fertilising plants unnecessarily difficult. The bumps can also leave distracting and unpleasant brown spots on lawns. But beyond the aesthetics, an uneven lawn can also be a safety hazard. The unseen low spots can roll ankles, and hidden mounds can trip people. This can be an embarrassing experience at the very least, and at most, something that could lead to severe injuries.

You can prevent this from happening by simply putting up a task for lawn grading near you! Once it’s posted, expect offers within minutes from Taskers taking on projects for garden levelling nearby. Chances are you’ll receive plenty of them, so you can check out their profiles, ratings, and reviews to know whose service to pick. Make some arrangements with your chosen Tasker, and the only thing you have to do next is to enjoy your newly levelled lawn!

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Top Levelling related questions

The cost of garden levelling can range from $500 to $6,000. This depends on multiple factors, such as the size of your garden, accessibility, slope, soil, terrain, your location, and the materials or equipment needed for the job. A sloping garden with a steep incline might cost more due to additional labour. If this will be part of a bigger landscaping project, expect landscaping rates to fall between $500 to $20,000. Be sure to include all the details about your task so you can get the right offers for garden levelling in your area.

There’s no need for you to head to your local garden centre to provide tools for your lawn leveling service! When you book a Tasker’s service, it also comes with professional tools and equipment so they can get the job done quickly and efficiently. They have different kinds of rakes, large push brooms, shovels, edgers, soil compactor, and wheelbarrows.

You can level a lawn yourself, provided that you’re willing to spend time and energy on this tedious task. Having a professional level your lawn allows you to do more critical tasks like your work or household chores. It also ensures that it will be done correctly and efficiently the first time around, saving you from mistakes and possibly costly repairs.

Most landscaping projects need permits before proceeding, but with levelling, permits are generally not required. However, keep in mind that some methods, like excavation, can require permits. If you're levelling an area to build retaining walls over 600mm, you'll need to get planning permission from your local council. Some local authorities may also need you to let them know that you will have your lawn levelled. For good measure, approach your local authorities before booking landscape grading near you to ensure you’re following protocols.

It depends on how big your lawn is and its condition. It can only take three to four hours if your lawn is in a relatively more workable condition. Naturally, it can take longer than that if your lawn has a steep slope, high bumps, or inch-deep low spots. The type of soil also affects the amount of time to level a lawn. Discuss these details with your Tasker so they can give you a more accurate timeframe.

What do levelling services include?

Yard levelling involves creating a smooth surface on your piece of land. It almost means the same as grading services, which refers to the sloping of a yard away from the foundation of a home. Both are important when you want to have a beautifully maintained lawn, and avoid soil erosion and other drainage problems in your garden space! 

There are different methods to level or grade your yard depending on its natural grading, soil makeup, vegetation, and general needs. Here are the most common ways that you can expect from yard levelling and grading services near you:

Soil mixture installation

For this method, you may need to have your grass mowed first and detach your lawn as needed. When it’s ready, your Tasker can dig up the grass in the sunken area of the lawn. They can mix topsoil, sand, and compost and then use this soil mixture to fill the sunken areas and holes. Once done with filling out the holes and divots, your Tasker can cover your entire lawn with about 1/4 to 1/2 inches of the mix to even out the land. Keeping this layer thin is important because putting too much can choke your grass. Then, you can run your sprinklers and water your lawn to help the soil mixture settle in, filling air pockets and revitalising your property. Taskers can use a soil compactor and make sure the underlying remains compact and keep your new lawn flat. 

Taskers can also offer sod installation to stimulate regrowth and make your lawn or yard look pristine again. You can use regular grass seed or topsoil for the aftercare, but it's better to ask if laying sods can be done, as well.

Bobcat machinery

When your Tasker uses a versatile piece of machinery like Bobcat for a garden levelling project, it allows them to scoop and move dirt easily. If you book yard grading near you, you may be required to put up barriers around the perimeter of your operation. When your space is ready, your Tasker can start using the Bobcat to shave off parts of your unlevel yard, starting at an area that is as level as possible. As your Tasker levels your yard, they can create benchmarks and check out its grading. If needed, they can adjust low spots with low soil, while the excess soil will be sent to the spoils pile. The Bobcat can still be used to tamp down the ground. Once done, your Tasker can call a dump truck to have the excess dirt removed. 

Excavation

Booking yard grading services near you may not just involve filling holes into level the land, especially if you’re planning to build a structure on it. Your Tasker can first clear out vegetation and tree roots. Then, they can start digging holes to create low-lying areas using a bulldozer or backhoe to be involved. The dirt removed while your Tasker is digging can be used to back-fill around the new structure. Afterwards, the richer topsoil that was also removed can be used to overlay the fill dirt, so that grass and shrubbery can grow well on your newly-graded yard. Take advantage of this method to remove unwanted or contaminated soil if needed.

Recent Levelling tasks

Repairs required to level pavers in backyard

$10

Wattle Grove NSW, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Pavers in my backyard, need some repairs as they are not leveled n water accumulates in too many spots.

Compacting and leveling for lawn

$250

Alkimos WA, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Needing this area compacted and leveled before I install its 10m x 2m Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Sand removal and leveling

$150

Baldivis Ward WA, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Need 60mm of sand taken off the top of a 7mx5m area ready for concrete. Bit of shoveling , raking and wheel barrow work . Also move a pile of pavers . Can place all on the driveway out the front

Level out our back yard

$250

Narre Warren, Victoria

23rd Aug 2025

I need my back yard leveled out and I have dirt in the back yard to use - see photos attached Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Level out back yard

$2,000

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Airtasker must own/operate a Skid steer Airtasker to come in and level out back yard then bring in 100mm topsoil and level ready for grass seed Preferably a landscaper or civil contractor

Lanscaping quote including laying rocks and compacting levelling

$5

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I need my backyard levelled with crash rocks and compacted. I need quote for supplying crash rock, levelling, compacting, landscaping (artificial turf) plus labour cost. Approx 13.5x6.5 Half will be turf, and half pavers (to put bench and fire pit).

Help Level My Front Lawn with Sand/Soil

$400

Templestowe VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

I need someone to help level my front lawn (approx. 50 sqm). The lawn currently has some uneven spots and shallow dips that need to be filled. Tasks include: • Purchase and deliver the required top dressing mix (sand/soil suitable for lawns). • Spread and top dress the lawn evenly to fill low spots. • Use a lawn roller (or similar tool) to level the surface. • Clean up after the job. Materials: • You will need to bring or purchase about 1 cubic metre of lawn top dressing mix (sand/soil). Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Backyard leveling

$200

Aitken Ward VIC, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Remove synthetic grass and level ground and put back synthetic grass Type of gardening: Weeding, Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Gardening work for level 2 patio

$150

Erskineville, New South Wales

18th Aug 2025

Need help removing dead plants in plant pots, alongside soil from level 2 balcony through inside of house (so need to ensure no soil spills onto carpet) and suggestions for what we should plant given light etc. opportunity to then plant for us. Ideally would take dirt and plants with you. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Jose was professional, friendly and happy to provide suggestions on what to plant in the garden. Would recommend working with him.

Clear front yard of extra soil and level to -40mm from top of pavers

$300

Baldivis, Western Australia

12th Aug 2025

I need excess soil removing from my front yard to allow landscapers to come in and install turf. this has been reposted as someone has messed me around for the past 3 days. -excess sand to be removed -any rubbish ( which there shouldnt be any) to be removed front yard and small patch of garden to the left of driveway to be levelled to -40mm from top of pavers to allow flat surface for turf. general brush and tide of driveway. -majority of edges are close to -40mm but the middle of the yard has a heap of sand remaining. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Great work, really helped me out of a tough situation and cleaned up his work after, would highly reccomend

Backyard Levelling, Tree Planting One-Day Job or half a day for 2

$800

Queens Park NSW, Australia

7th Aug 2025

Looking for an experienced landscaper or to prepare a small backyard for future final landscaping and decking. Scope: • Level a small backyard area using supplied sand and topsoil (Sand layer must be level and compact to form the base for future landscaping and decking) • Plant 3 advanced teddy magnolia trees (supplied and positions confirmed) • Install a moisture barrier between soil and an above-ground pool to prevent moisture issues Details: • Sand, topsoil, and trees supplied • Good side access • Bring your own tools and have experience with levelling and compaction • Should be a one-day job for someone with the right skills and equipment Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Punctual and hard worker. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again.

I have about 20 small pavers that need resetting and levelled.

$250

Engadine, New South Wales

6th Aug 2025

I have about 20 "small" pavers that have sunk and are out of line.

Timely, value, great communication and good job. Highly recommend.

Install 3x awnings above ground level windows

$250

Maitland NSW, Australia

4th Aug 2025

I have 2x 2400x1000 window awnings and 1x 900x900 door awning to be installed on ground level home. Located Maitland

Joshua is fantastic! Would 100% work with him again!

Single Level House Cleaning

$250

Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

30th Jul 2025

1. All windows and frames (internal and external) , a sliding door in kitchen , dining room and lounge 2. Main door , side windows, door frames (internal and external) 3. 2 bedrooms' blinders and window frames - internal only 4. 2 bathrooms, tiles and shower. One shower tiles having grout marks 5. 2 ceiling fans

Great job and professional cleaner

Leveling and help with meassuring for weed mat

$100

Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia

27th Jul 2025

We have the side of the house we need levelling. Its about 2 metres wide and 15 long. We wouldcalso love some help measuring for a weed mat. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Wade did exactly what we need. No drama at all. I would recommend 👌

Leveling out sand in pool area

$350

Baldivis WA 6171, Australia

24th Jul 2025

I need the sand around the pool area all levelled out / flattened out (sand levelled with top of pool) before the concreters arrive. See images of current status and an image of what it should look like when it's done. - Will book in someone when I know I have the right amount of sand on site.

Did an excellent job and would definitely use his services again!

Level the ground and put down some outdoor pavers

$150

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

24th Jul 2025

I need someone to level the ground and down some pavers in preparation for the installation of a small shed. There are 2 areas, but about 2.2m x 2.3m. Theres a bit of grass and dirt in both areas, so it's not a big job. I haven't purchased the pavers yet. I'll do so as soon as I discuss with you what the best ones will be.

Amazing job, they did great, high whiskey work.

Remove sand level

$200

Dayton WA 6055, Australia

21st Jul 2025

Remove sand level for laying crusher

Fast and efficient job

Levelling and Paving

$5

Kinross WA 6028, Australia

14th Jul 2025

I need to get my fire pit area levelled and paved. Looking to try and get it done by the weekend if possible. From memory the area is 10msq but I will confirm this afternoon. I will be collecting 600x600 pavers tomorrow 15th It’s just the area inside the wall and will cut diagonally between the two planters Located in Kinross with side acess

Turned up exactly as planned, very polite and completed a amazing job couldn’t be happier Thank you very much look forward to using your services again 👍

Clean 4 Bedroom multilevel house in Winston Hills

$200

Winston Hills, New South Wales, Australia

11th Jul 2025

Urgently require to clean, vacume, mop, dust whole house. Split level medium size house (4 levels of stairs) 150m sq Approx 3 -4 hours work All tiles 2 bathrooms. 2 lounge rooms 1 kitchen 4 mid size bedrooms Can supply cleaning detergents

Great work, prompt and efficient.