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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Melbourne
Awesome crew, moved our very heavy pizza oven into place safely and efficiently!
Four Labourers To Deadlift 250kg Pizza Oven
$200
Did a great job, exactly what I wanted. Really appreciate getting help in the garden from someone who loves gardens and plants
Barrowing rocks and gravel into a skip
$300
Tui did a great job, and was especially efficient, clean and tidy. He left the site in perfect condition after the job - thanks!
I need 2 cubic metres of dirt removed from my house.
$600
On time and hard working duo. Recommended
Soil removal
$300
Great help moving soil from old lawn. In and out in no time and kept everything so clean. Also picked Bryers great landscape mind for gardening tips- absolute legend
Take away this soil
$100
Fantastic job! Arrived promptly. Well equipped to to the job. Very tidy cleanup! A pleasure to do business with.
Remove about 1 cubic metre soil/plant material on footpath
$150
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Melbourne
$143 - $321
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$143
median
$220
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$321
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Melbourne
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4.99
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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 Melbourne
Landscaping Labour - Moving Sand & Soil (Abbotsford)
$140
Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
5th Feb 2026
Landscaping Labour - Moving Sand & Soil (Abbotsford) When: Saturday morning, 7th February, starting 10am (subject to delivery arrival confirmation) Duration: 3-4 hours Location: Abbotsford The Job: Moving landscaping materials (sand and topsoil) from front car park to backyard via wheelbarrow. Approximately 30m distance along a flat side path. What you need: Wheelbarrow (preferred, but I have an old one available) Closed-toe shoes and work gloves Punctual and reliable Shovels provided. Straightforward work.
Fantastic. Did the job and more. Great work ethic, acted with integrity. Highly recommend .
Need help moving garden materials from frontyard to backyard.
$30
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
28th Jan 2026
Need someone to help move some mulch from frontyard to backyard. Wheelbarrows supplied THirty p.hour.
Move 1 cubic metre of soil from a house to another
$150
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
25th Jan 2026
I need 1 cubic metre of garden soil moved from a house in Coburg to a house in Moonee Ponds. The person will need a trailer, tipper or ute, plus a shovel and buckets to move the soil.
Helpful, kind and practical
Mulch moving pile onto garden
$175
Brunswick West, Victoria
25th Jan 2026
3.5 hrs - I have a tonne of mulch in the driveway to go on my garden. Help 2 adults to shovel and move with a wheelbarrow sunday 25 or monday 26 jan
Highly recommend. Hard working, kind hearted and very professional.
Shovel dirt, deliver to Cheltenham
$100
Elwood VIC 3184, Australia
20th Jan 2026
Shovel around 1m3 of soil into a trailer which is located at the bottom of driveway (10m), so will need to shovel into a wheelbarrow and do trips. Then load up your own vehicle with the mulch approx 1m3, and deliver to Cheltenham.
Managed a big job on his own with ease. Super capable, smart and reliable. Would work with Jackson again.
Move pebbles from one area to another
$50
Essendon VIC, Australia
14th Jan 2026
Pebbles in backyard. just need to move some of it to another area.
Punctual and completed the job as described. Communication was clear.
Site inspection for clearing stones from backyard
$10
Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia
11th Jan 2026
Hi, We need help with picking these stones (incld. a few medium sized rocks) from the backyard and throwing them in the skip at the front of the house. You will possibly need to part the grass slightly (with a rake or your hands) to get to all the stones. Whilst there is a sideways access from the backyard through to the front, width of the access at one section is not big enough for a mini loader. We don't have a wheelbarrow so you may need to bring your own. Thanks
Bronson is a very committed person. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. 10 stars for him and I would definitely reach out to him again when the need arises.
Remove pile of soil
$200
Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia
22nd Dec 2025
Need a pile of excess soil removed from my driveway. You will need to shovel the soil into a trailer or similar and get rid of it. Note that the soil contains some small rocks and plant matter – not pure soil.
Very reasonably priced and responded very quickly. Would highly recommend.
Soil preparation for new garden
$100
Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
18th Dec 2025
Move 1.6m2 soil from driveway, through the garage and into the courtyard. Mix through the existing soil in preparation for new plants. Courtyard area is 36m2. I have started loosening the soil and am about halfway through.
Jack and his mate Hugo were hard working, friendly and very reasonable to deal with. Highly recommend
Laborer needed tonight- to shovel these rocks into the gate area
$100
Windsor VIC, Australia
16th Dec 2025
Need done tonight asap Shovel these rocks into the gate area I have shovels I have wheel burrow Just need labour It’s about 1 hour work
Ben is a former athlete with a superior physical make up. Hence if you require work that is physically demanding he will be able to undertake it at twice the normal rate of a regular human. Top bloke, honest, hardworking and of admirable character.
Labourer to spread rocks
$200
Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Need to spread these rocks And also move some to another area nearby - with a wheel-burrow Hourly rate I have a shovel and a rake I don’t have a wheelbarrow Ideally you have a wheelbarrow
Sam worked for me performing garden labouring and moving furniture. Sam and his colleague Christian are the best Airtaskers I have hired over the 5 years of use. Clear communication, hard working, punctual, honest. The reviews Sam has here are genuine and all the reviews and stars are hard earned. Hiring the right person matters, I fully recommend Sam and Christian.
Gardening - spread 20mm screened aggregate
$200
Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Per photos Need done today Need to spread this 20mm screen aggregate I have rake and shovel Ideally you have a wheelbarrow Per hour rate Need to move some aggregate to the small front and side areas also Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Help in the garden moving sand and crushed rock
$180
Richmond VIC, Australia
5th Nov 2025
- Help moving some sand and crushed rock to a driveway - This is for 3 hours labour - Needs to be done early tomorrow morning
Chris was absolutely amazing and did a great job digging out my driveway and preparing for paving
Distribute 2m3 of soil around garden
$150
Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
6th Oct 2025
We're getting roughly 30sqm of concrete removed on Tuesday then are getting 2 cubic metres of soil delivered Wednesday morning. Need someone to spread it where the concrete used to be The earth probably needs some aerating before the soil goes down. We have a normal garden fork but if you want to bring an aerator/tiller that might help.
Fantastic work. Will be asking Daniel for help again!
Put 1.8 cubic meters of soil in skip bin
$90
Port Melbourne, Victoria
16th Sep 2025
the task involves shoveling around 1.8 cubic meters of soil in to a skip bin next to it today morning ill be there shoveling to. 1 hrs work max with the 2 of us
great worker recommended anybody they needs a good hand for any kind of work
Need someone to help move/flatter dirt
$200
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
3rd Sep 2025
hi there, we need to prepare our soil for laying down crushed rock and toppings, need someone to come over to help shovel/move and flatten dirt for the day on Saturday
Jayden, was such a great help!! it was hard work but Jayden had a great attitude and was very efficient :) would defs work with Jayden again
Help with soil moving and gardening
$100
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
2nd Sep 2025
We are getting 1m3 of soil delivered to our rear laneway and need help moving it to the garden bed which is only about 5 m away but I have a young baby so have limited time to do it. You would be helping my dad do the job so keen to pay by the hour / pay for limited number of hours work as we can finish job if required.
Daniel was super accomodating, an excellent communicator and turned up on time to do the job as quickly as possible. He was friendly and easy to deal with. I’d highly recommend him for this type of task (helping with heavy gardening work).
Barrow concreate
$100
Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
28th Aug 2025
I need someone strong to wheelbarrow concreate for us for a verandah slab. 2.2m³, roughly 1-2 hours of barrowing then we can take over. We have wheelbarrows and ramps ready.
Helped us pour a slab, very helpful and friendly
Soil and rubble removal from front yard. About 1m3
$150
Fitzroy North, Victoria
14th Aug 2025
Need a small pile of soil x rubble removed, plus the top layer - about 5cm - of clean soil removed
Couldn’t have asked for more.
Need a Labourer for an hour,wheelbarrows concrete 10m distance
$100
Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia
8th Aug 2025
Concrete to be wheelbarrowed from road to front garden. 1hr work, 2 if you want to help with clean up Need to arrive by 10am
Guy is a terminator of a Labourer. Doesnt stop.









