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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in East Melbourne

was a great guy would recommend! did a awesome job

Moving dirt to the driveway

$240

Good service

Removal of Clay/Soil from digging

$150

Tim was excellent. I highly recommend him. Thanks for the great work Tim, it was a pleasure to meet you.

Moving crushed rocks & path toppings from driveway to the backyard

$200

Thanks Khaled! Job done quickly and efficiently.

Take pile of soil away

$100

Great service, great staff

2 cubic metre soil needs moving

$250

Good work.

Spread and level dirt

$240

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

$109 - $320

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$109

median

$216

high

$320

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in East Melbourne

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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.

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 East Melbourne

Get rid of excess soil….

$150

Burwood East VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Get rid of all the soil that is shown please in buckets and also the soil on the grass. There are 6 buckets of soil and two heaps of soil on the grass. Person must have their own wheel barrow

Ben did an amazing job on our backyard cleanup. He is very professional, hardworking and polite. We highly recommend Ben!

Moving sand and bluestonepaver to back yard

$230

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2025

1.5cubic sand,150 paver moving to back yard

Very good guys. Easy to talk and focus on work. Never stop

Moving sand to back

$150

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

14th Nov 2025

move sand to back, use wheelbarrier

nil, no comments. Job

Small Dingo and operator

$20

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Need to move small rocks and 6cubic meters of top soil from front to the back of the house. Nice clear access. Need a small machine no more than 1.1wide.

Soil removal

$300

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Bob cat machine with operator to move spil to a skip provised aprox 3 cubic metre

Remove soil

$75

Kew East, Victoria

4th Oct 2025

I have about 4 wheel barrels of solid I need to get removed. The soil is from my back yard and was only removed as I was relaying grass.

Move 1 and half cubic meter sand in the sanpit

$150

Doncaster East VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

We are a childcare centre. Looking for someone who can move the sand from the entrance of the building to the sandpit area with wheelbarrow

Rushed Rock

$300

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

29th Sep 2025

Need labourer to move 3 meters of crushed rock from my driveway to the back yard( approx 30 meters) Wheel barrow can be used. Rock to be leveled and whacked. Other small tasks . Looking for day rate

Ashley is brilliant! No fuss, very diligent. Thanks Ashley

Removal of pile approx 1m3 clay/dirt

$250

Kew VIC, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

We have approx 1m3 of dirt/clay (leftover from an excavation) that is sitting in our front driveway and needs to be taken away without damaging the driveway beneath.

Need concreting done in the back yard. 40 square mtrs approx

$20

Blackburn North VIC 3130, Australia

28th Jul 2025

Approx 40 sqmtrs concrete needed in the backyard.

Soil dug and moved 2 meters by barrow 2 m

$500

Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

23rd Jul 2025

Dig garden bed up and move soil to new spot 2 meters away

Great job- very responsive and quick

Move Blue Stone Pitchers

$500

Blackburn VIC, Australia

29th Jun 2025

Move a pile of blue stone pitchers and stack at the rear of a vacant block of land. The distance of the move is approximately 12 metres. Required because the pile is currently sitting on top of the new house sewer and storm water pipes.

Excellent worker highly recommend

Dig up approx. 5-6m2 of compacted stones/earth and put it in a skip

$800

Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

18th Jun 2025

There’s 8m x 3m x 20cm of hard, compacted earth and small stones that were under astroturf and I want it removed into a skip I’d hire. It has to be wheel- barrowed down the side of the house over steps. It’s all manual labour.

Tiler to pave my backyard roughly 20sqm

$1,000

Koonung Ward VIC, Australia

8th Jun 2025

Tiler needed to pave my backyard area. 20sqm approx. Concrete is a little uneven so will need to screed the area as well. Materials provided

Remove soil and dispose off site

$50

Hawthorn VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

We have excess soil we’d like removed. Approximately 500mm deep X 3 m x 1.5 m. And around 60 m from backyard to driveway Hourly rate stated but please for time and tip fees Flexible time but afternoons best this coming week.

Great guy. Easy to deal with. Hard worker. Efficient and cleaned up at the end. Highly recommend

Remove approximately 2 cubic metres of soil

$160

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

10th May 2025

I need someone to remove approximately 2 cubic metres of soil from my front garden and take it away. It nees to be left neat and tidy.

Prompt and reliable service

Put some rocks in a skip - easy job!

$50

Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia

6th Apr 2025

The rocks/pavers/bricks in the photo have to be put in a skip. The skip is in the driveway already, about 20 meters away from the rocks. It has to be done today before the skip gets picked up. I’m at work so I can’t do it.

Great Airtasker, highly recommended. Got the job done quickly and as requested.

Move soil from driveway to raised garden bed in backyard

$150

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

29th Mar 2025

Need someone to move 2.25m3 (approx) soil from our driveway to a raised garden bed in the backyard - about 35m up slight sloped block. Soil has to be shoveled into garden bed as we can’t get a wheelbarrow up to the edge. Good wheelbarrow would help as ours aren’t very good.

Graeme was so nice - did everything we asked him to do, very respectful and tidy - highly recommend Graeme for any future tasks. Thanks Graeme

Remove topsoil from garden bed

$220

Kew VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2025

Remove and discard 15cm of top soil from garden bed

1.8 cubic garden soil supply and put in garden bed.

$250

Burwood VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2025

Supply of garden soil and fill in garden bed approx. 1.9 cubic mt. Soil. Soil cannot be dump on driveway as it is unit, so soil can be moved from trailer to garden bed. There is space in garage where trailer can get in. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes