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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

Job done well, thank you!!!

Move pebbles

$400

Tim arrived on time and was fantastic. He did everything required and even helped me complete another task while he was here. I would recommend him to anyone!

Soil moved from front yard to backyard garden

$150

Really polite with good communication. Job done efficiently and on time. Ardi completed the work faster than I expected and to a very high standard. I would definitely recommend him for garden/landscaping tasks and I will be giving his details to family and friends as a reliable tradesmen. Many thanks again Ardi.

Crushed rock to refresh established courtyard.

$500

George was fantastic, he did a great job, very professional and friendly. Highly recommended! For any gardening work !

1M2 of soil to be moved, around two hours of work.

$100

Hard working blokes, highly recommend..

Moving garden top soil and crushed rock

$250

Awesome work. Highly recommended.

Soil removal

$500

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

$120 - $300

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$120

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$200

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$300

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in South 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 South East Melbourne

Manual labor including moving dirt

$100

Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Need assistance removing loads of dirt to a skip and helping push the rotary how - not sure how long it will take - happy to discuss hourly rate

Isaac was a super friendly, fast and efficient worker. Highly recommended. Would hire again. Thanks Issac!

Wheelbarrow and spread 1.5m³ of tanbark into garden bed

$150

Cranbourne North VIC, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Here you go: Wheelbarrow and spread tanbark into garden bed Hi, I need someone to wheelbarrow approximately 1.5 cubic metres of tanbark from my driveway and spread it evenly across a garden bed. The job: Tanbark will be tipped on the driveway by a delivery truck before you arrive Garden bed is approximately 34 metres long x 500mm wide Tanbark needs to be spread evenly at roughly 75mm depth across the full bed Weed mat will already be laid — just needs the tanbark spread on top What I need you to bring: Your own wheelbarrow Rake or shovel to spread evenly What I'll provide: All the tanbark Access to water if needed Location: Cranbourne North Estimated time: 2 hours Please only apply if you: Have your own wheelbarrow Have done similar garden/landscaping work before Are available on a weekday or weekend — flexible on timing Message me with your availability and any questions. Happy to show you the job before you commit.

Help to put soil in backyard

$100

Cranbourne East VIC 3977, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Need to put 4m3 soil from driveway to back yard through garage door. Person will need his own equipments to transfer the soil from front driveway to backyard and level the backyard. Garage door has one small step

2 meters of soil

$120

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Hi i have had 2 meters of garden soiled delivered which I need placed in my plant boxes

Filling up soil into retaining wall

$50

Endeavour Hills VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Shovel soil onto wheel barrow and push it to back yard to fill up along retaining wall with a 2 step ramp elevation along the way. 3 cubic meter of soil to be done which will take a few hours. $45-50/hour

He got most of handy tools, helped out with everything very good!

Soil removal

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Pile of soil to be removed from the front & moved to the back of house. See pictures for idea.

What an wonderful person, Devon, is. Punctual ,well spoken & hard working—name it! I would definitely recommend him to others & any of my future works. 👍🏼

Labor with shovel & wheelbarrow

$45

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Need someone to help dig (for agi) and move soil around the garden. Prefer someone with a shovel and wheelbarrow. Job may spread over multiple days, with minimum hire of 3-4 hours per day. Rates is per hour.

Help clear or level sand pit from my land to start construction

$500

Botanic Ridge VIC 3977, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Please clear rubbish and level the sand pit.

Shovelling river rock pebbles, moving to front of property

$150

Berwick VIC, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

I need someone to shovel up river rock pebbles from back garden bed and move to front of property. I have a garden cart that can be used but it would probably be helpful if you have wheelbarrow. Not wanting too much dirt to go with them so we may need to hose them before tipping. Garden bed measures around 8.5 metres and is shallow. White line indicates areas. Need to tip them into garden bed on other side of wall.

Fill in 3-4 wheelbarrows or dirt into some holes need to get the dirt

$200

Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Need a couple of holes filled

Done a excellent job swift and a eye for detail

Brick rubble removal

$500

Clyde VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Removal of brick rubble from backyard ( tight access needs to be done with a wheel barrow )

Need a 5.5 tonne to drill through rock hard ground

$10

Berwick VIC, Australia

16th Mar 2026

I have 6 holes that need to be drilled down to 1.1m but 1.8t machine can only get like half with ground being so hard so need something a bit bigger

Move dirt and rock around yard with machine

$700

Bunyip VIC 3815, Australia

13th Mar 2026

Hey guys Looking for someone with a skid steer to move a couple of piles of dirt and rock around the yard to level out Would prefer someone with a skid steer

Need a Dingo to move the dirt to level the site for side concrete.

$300

Cranbourne West VIC 3977, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Need a dingo or Bobcat to dig on-site to pass the electrical and fill it back.

Laborer to move soil

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Need assistance moving soil into a raised garden bed approximately 2 and 1/2 cubes And to cut a trench in freshly laid soil

Dan got the job done on time and without a fuss would highly recommend!

Move 5m x 1m x 5cm deep from back garden to front garden

$250

Hampton Park VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Move pebbles from back garden to front garden 5m x 1m 5cm deep. About 10 to 15 meters distance. You will need own tools.

Great job by Travis.

Move 2 metres of mulch

$80

Berwick VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

I am getting some mulch delivered and I will need it moved from the driveway to the back yard. Approximately 15 metres. I have a wheelbarrow and shovel, or buckets if preferred.

I’m so happy with the job Chris did. He was he was fast, efficient, friendly and thorough. I highly recommend him and will definitely be calling on him again for my next project. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Need delivered soil (~4cbm) moved from the front to the backyard

$300

Oakleigh East VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2025

Will have soil delivered, about 4cbm. Need to moved to the backyard to fill raised garden beds. Access is flat, except for a set of stairs - about 6 large steps

Great work, would definitely recommend

Remove pile of dirt from front yard

$200

Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia

7th Dec 2025

We recently dug out a garden bed and have moved the pile of dirt to our front yard. We require the dirt to be removed and taken away. Can be done any day as there is no front fence and access is always available. (Picture attached)

Great communication. Great job done

Move dirt from frony yard too back

$60

Clyde North VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Move top soil from front yard to backyard (its not far)and prepare for seeds

Harry was great!polite and a hardworking young man. Got the job done in no time .