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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

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

Excellent, Jamie did a brilliant job, very quick and cleaned up after, I highly recommend

Soil removal

$400

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

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

Remove soil from backside

$500

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Got some soil at the back of my house. Access is a challange a might need to wheelbarrow the soil through the garage or through the other side

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.

Pebbles relocation

$50

Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Need pabbes to remove and relocate in different area.

Help move a car on grass 5 meters

$50

Pearcedale VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

moving a car 5 meters on grass

Remove aprox 16sq meter of pavers,and sand relocate.

$350

Cranbourne South VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Lift pavers and sand, move with wheelbarrow to front of yard

2sqm garden rocks moved

$150

Clyde VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2026

I have a barrow and shovels just need some muscle. About 3 hrs work for the right person. Just need garden beds filled and spread.

Would have crispen do work anytime required. Did a cracking job.

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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Move some stones

$40

Pakenham VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Moving some small stone to the edge of a 3 metre circle

Lay soil in lawn - 35sq mt

$175

Glen Waverley, Victoria

9th Feb 2026

Getting lawn soil delivered in my driveway. Need someone with a wheelbarrow to law soil evenly on the lawn. 35sq mts area and about 1 m3 of soil. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Wheelbarrow crush rock into back yard. 2 days full work .

$450

Huntingdale VIC 3166, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Need to wheelbarrow crush rock into the back yard. 2 days work.

Need 6 cubes soil moved and laid over existing lawn - 80 sqm

$10

Officer VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2026

Have soil that is getting delivered today (05/02) and need someone to either enter with machine or wheel barrow through side gate (3m wide) and lay over old soil.

Excellent. Great to deal with Highly recommended

Move bolders

$25

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Move boulders away from site Pickup location: Berwick VIC 3806, Australia Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Labour (+shovel & wheelbarrow)

$40

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

30th Jan 2026

Need someone to help dig(shallow) and move soil around the garden to prep for turfing. Prefer someone with a shavel and wheelbarrow. Job may take more than a day. Rates is per hour.

Move heavy rocks with an excavator (quick job)

$375

Dingley Village VIC 3172, Australia

28th Jan 2026

Move these heavy rocks into different positions on the grass area, in order to stop cars parking on the grass. Mini excavator will do the job. Won't take long. Rocks don't need to be moved more than a few metres.

Spread granitic sand over nature strip

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Spread 1m3 of granitic sand over nature strip

Makuei was unreal! He completed the job so well. I am very fussy and expected a top job and he surpassed my expectations! Would highly recommend!

Remove and dispose of soil from front garden (3 cubic meters max)

$200

Oakleigh South, Victoria

6th Jan 2026

Remove soil from front garden. Some concrete in soil.

Lovely, polite, on time, great job. Highly recommend!

Move pebbles for landscaping

$90

Dingley Village VIC, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Move and Lay 3 cubic amount of Pebbles: (Bring your own wheelbarrow and shovel etc.) * Transport: Use the wheelbarrow and shovel to move the pebbles from the delivery point (driveway)to the prepared site (backyard). * Spread Evenly: Dump small loads and use a rake to spread the pebbles evenly across the area, aiming for a consistent depth.

Graeme is easy to work with. On-time and get the job done quickly.

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 .