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JC was on time and did the task as required.

Clearing and leveling

$5

Alex has an amazing work ethic and nothing is too hard for him to take on. Would highly recommend and use again.

Clean out & level yard

$200

Brilliant worker, great communication

Gardening - level 2 spaces

$165

Great cleaners , will use again :)

Deep clean one level house 1 bathroom 2 bedrooms neutral bay

$130

Great work. Fast, friendly, reliable. Would absolutely use Tomas again for other jobs in the garden

Level out existing soil + lay new bed of level soil.

$400

Contacted Trent and he came round almost immediately for a quote, was extremely professional and very patient (as it took a little longer for things to be sorted on my end before work could start) dealing with Trent and Lee has been a pleasure would happily recommend them for any landscaping work you have! (also beat every quote I got, so you know you're getting a fair price)

Yard needs levelling (New home)

$5

low

$150

median

$260

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

Front lawn level, soil and seed

$750

Albany Creek QLD 4035, Australia

14th Jun 2025

No turf needed. Just fresh soil, level and remove some building debris. Front only and 1m up side.

Gardening, weeding, levelling

$500

Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Completely clean up garden from weeds, remove irrigation systems, fill holes, remove bark and plastic cover, etc. Bring the garden back to square oneI just need to clear the space completely so that I can start planting and landscaping. Must be done in 1 to 3 sessions maximum. Type of gardening: Other, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Need some one to level the ground for paving

$5

Two Rocks WA, Australia

14th Jun 2025

need some one to help us level the ground and move the pavers from front garrage to backyard access is good prefer to pay per hour

Clean up garden fruit trees, level some dirt cut back plants

$700

Karabar NSW, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Cut back of five fruit trees for the year Remove two rose bushes Level 5 garden beds w soil in the higher beds added to the lower garden beds to even them out, weed kill and add weed mat for all Cut back side of shed plants Slightly level soil and grass area and add grass seeds (leveling does not need to be perfect) Waste removal Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Clean skylight. Flat roof, single level home

$150

Northwest Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

13th Jun 2025

Clean skylight. Close to the edge of the house. Flat roof, single level home.

Very happy with Luke’s service and would recommend to anyone requiring pressure cleaning.

Move large bedhead from backyard to level 2 bedroom through window

$300

Lindfield NSW 2070, Australia

12th Jun 2025

I ordered a large bed, but it can’t be moved into the level 2 bedroom because I don’t have enough angle and clearance inside of the house. Therefore, it needs to be moved through the bedroom window. The bedhead weighs above 65kg and has dimensions of 280cm x 128cm x 17cm. The available access is the bedroom window on the second floor, which is 4m from the ground (from bottom frame of the window to ground), and is 129cm x 70cm, a narrow fit but can get the bedhead if tilting slightly. Please note that a two men team Airtasker have tried this task but even with the strength, they can't complete this task without proper equipment due to the weight and size of item and the access (the window) being 4m above ground. So please make sure you are 100% sure about completion this task before sending offers.

Move large bedhead from backyard to level 2 bedroom through a window

$300

Lindfield NSW 2070, Australia

12th Jun 2025

I ordered a large bed, but it can’t be moved into the level 2 bedroom because I don’t have enough angle and clearance inside of the house. Therefore, it needs to be moved through the bedroom window. The bedhead weighs around 50kg and has dimensions of 280cm x 128cm x 17cm. The window is on the second floor, about 4m from the ground, and is 129cm x 70cm.

Ground levelling for garden bed

$150

Zillmere QLD, Australia

12th Jun 2025

Basic ground levelling for raised garden bed L 280cm W 40cm

Ground leveling and paving

$300

West Croydon SA 5008, Australia

11th Jun 2025

A small pool pump shed 1.5m x1.5 is going in in our back yard. We would like the ground leveled, appropriate sand/gravel down, and installation of provided brick pavers for base of shed. The pad will be approximately 1.7 x 2.1m and must be level. We supply the brick pavers, you supply the sand base.

Tyler has great communication and completed the job to a good standard. Would recommend

Hedge Cutting back and levelling off

$50

Wakerley QLD, Australia

6th Jun 2025

I need front hedge cutting back both sides and levelling off to fence level. Can use green bin for waste any extra must be removed . Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Fantastic Job , even mowed the lawns at no extra costs will be using again. Thank you.

House cleaner - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom single level home

$130

Battery Hill QLD, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Hi there, looking for a general house clean. Vacuuming, mop, kitchen, bathroom and general wipe down.

Thank you so much, really appreciate your help cleaning our place :)

Level my entry way ground

$200

Ferny Hills QLD 4055, Australia

24th May 2025

I need someone to level this area inline with the drain so we can lay rocks and pavers

Raymond was great to work with! Prompt, knows his stuff and provided great advice!

Front yard clearing & levelling

$400

Beechboro WA, Australia

22nd May 2025

Completely clear this front yard and level the main area. Includes a 1m x 5m approx area on the RHS of the driveway I have sprayed a lot of the grass and it’s mostly dead / gone. Main pavers are staying for now, but need the rest of the area cleared including the garden bed areas. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Wonderful communication & great work ethic. Highly recommend!

Moving mulch, levelling soil, garden edging

$200

Mayfield NSW, Australia

22nd May 2025

Levelling soil for driveway Helping move 4 m3 mulch Help laying 25m garden edging (pine sleeper) Need help today (Thursday) Paying $50 per hr, min 4 hrs work Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

I highly recommend Adam, very hard working and reliable. He dug 50m of trench and moved a truckload of mulch during pouring rain without pause. Easygoing and a pleasure to work with.

Levelling and soil removal - prep for landscaping

$500

Palmyra, Western Australia

18th May 2025

2 inches of soil removed and leveled for landscape preparations. Side access is approx 790mm and slightly curved.

Thank you so much! You did a wonderful job and have eased a lot of pressure. Cannot reccomend Shaun enough 🙏

Mow and level lawn

$200

Treeby WA, Australia

18th May 2025

I would like a quote to mow and level my lawn as it was installed ~2 months ago and is not level Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Very helpful and upfront person. Also acts autonomously to make sure they work is done favourably to the client

Rake and level out, sprinkle top toil

$100

Coburg VIC, Australia

14th May 2025

Rake some sections of the garden bed and sprinkle some top soil. top soil supplied.,

Luke was prompt and professional

Dig out tree stumps and dirt make it level to path and grass level

$500

Springfield NSW 2250, Australia

11th May 2025

Dig and move dirt and small tree stumps level to path and grass level. Move dirt 5metres to front lawn need own tools , barrow shovel etc

Highly recommend Kirk Hard working Reliable Down to earth and friendly 5 stars

Level Turf Underlay + Remove 7 Plants + Install Edging, Mulch & Rocks

$400

Collingwood Park QLD, Australia

2nd May 2025

Hi there, I’m looking for someone to help with a landscaping job that includes: 1. Levelling approx. 150sqm of turf underlay. Some underlay is already on-site and needs to be evenly spread and levelled to prepare for turf. The final surface should be graded to ensure proper water runoff toward the existing stormwater drain. 2. Removing around 7 small/medium sized plants/shrubs from a garden bed, including digging out roots and disposing of the green waste. 3. Install new garden bed edging (supplied). 4. Spread mulch and decorative white rocks (both already on-site) across garden beds. What’s required: - Experience with turf preparation and garden work - Your own tools (shovel, rake, wheelbarrow, etc.) - Ability to remove and dispose of plant waste - Understanding of proper drainage and slope toward stormwater - Reliable, efficient and attention to detail Location: Collingwood Park Budget: $400 (including Airtasker fees) Preferred Date: Flexible Let me know if you have any questions!

Easy to work with, levelled and installed underlay soil. Recommended

General garden improvements eg mulch, digging, levelling, topping

$400

Warranwood VIC, Australia

14th Apr 2025

Need general garden improvements including mulch, leveling soil, topsoil, topping to paths, edging etc. 1 days minimum, then we can assess if more days are required. Please quote day rate. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great worker, friendly and skilled.