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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

Franklin is an honest bloke who gives more than an honest days work. He is our go to guy!

General labouring

$300

Came same day. Quick and task done right. Happy with the work

Soil removal

$150

Excellent work.

Movie soil to backyard

$100

Great service. Quick replies to messages. Arrived just before scheduled. Highly recommend

Dirt and crushed rock removal

$700

Great work

Remove garden bed soil

$450

Left it spotless great help cheers guys

Soil removal

$30

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

$120 - $310

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$120

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$200

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$310

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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

Removel of sand rocks and dirt

$100

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

6th Dec 2025

I have 14 bags full of sand rocks and dirt from removing synthetic grass. I also have lots of 2kg rocks and wood from the process.

Tipper needed to remove soil: 40 cubic meter

$900

Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia

6th Dec 2025

Tipper needed to remove 40 Cubic metre of soil.

Remove excess soil

$50

Clayton South VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2025

- Remove two piles of the excess soil from back yard. - Easy access through driveway, garage and door to the rear of garage. No steps, flat surface. - Airtasker will need to bring their own wheelbarrow.

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 .

Soil removal

$2,000

Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

25th Nov 2025

I have about 40 cubic m of of soil to dug and removed from back of my house.

Move 2 cubic metres of soil from front yard to backyard.

$150

Dingley Village VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Move 2 cubic metres of soil from front yard to a raised garden bed in backyard. Access limited by 1m wide side gate. One wheel barrow & shovels on-site.

Matilda was fantastic. So easy to work with & was happy to come back to finish the job on a second visit. Would highly recommend Matilda!

Removing excess soil

$100

Berwick VIC, Australia

20th Nov 2025

I need some excess soil removed and garden tidied up and turf laid

I need a labourer to move crushed concrete in wheelbarrow.

$100

Narre Warren South VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2025

All you need to do is move 2 meter cube of crushed rock in wheelbarrow to my backyard. I have wheelbarrow and tools.

Awesome Easy guy punctual

Deliver 2 cubic metre top soil

$50

Oakleigh South VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

I need garden top soil delivered to Oakleigh south home.

Remove and dispose of the road base/gravel

$100

Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia

8th Nov 2025

Remove with a shovel a small layer of gravel currently in my garden bed and throw out

Move dirt to backyard

$250

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

Help move 14 cubic meters of dirt from driveway to backyard using wheelbarrow, will pay hourly rate needs to be done on 14/11-16/11

Remove a pile of dirt

$123

Narre Warren, Victoria

25th Oct 2025

Solve a problem for me please! I need this pile of dirt and rubble removed. If you have a digger or you're good with a shovel and have some way to use or dispose of it please name your price. Long story, we had this delivered a few years ago, it was meant to be clean fill soil but we found it was full of concrete and builders rubble and couldn't be used so it's sat on my front lawn since, it's an eyesore, it's in the way and I need it gone. If you think you can help please let me know. If you're a gardener/landscaper or builder/tradesperson and have the equipment it's probably a simple, quick job but for me it's a giant pita. Easy access, it's on the side of the road, right next to a driveway. Approx 2 cubic m of material.

Need about 8m of soil removed from my backyard

$700

Cranbourne West VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Need a small bobcat, dingo etc not higher than 1950mm as it needs to fit through the carport.

Great communication, friendly blokes. Did the task assigned to them quickly with no fuss. Highly recommend!!

Soil/crushed rock removal from backyard

$120

Clarinda VIC 3169, Australia

24th Oct 2025

I have a one larger pile and a couple of small piles of approximately 1.5m3 of soil mixed with crushed rock in my backyard that needs to be removed. It will involve wheel barrowing it to the front of my house which is 20 metres from where you can park.

Need some help with moving soil and removing soil from driveway

$10

Cranbourne East VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2025

Need some help with moving soil and removing soil from driveway. Preferebly 2 people. Thanks

Upanshu was honest and hard working. Very happy with his work.

Remove rock and dirt from backyard

$300

Edrington Ward VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2025

I need rock and dirt removed from my backyard and taken away. It will need to be done by hand as I do not have the ability for a machine to access my backyard. The plank and hose in the photo does not to be removed.

Top up sand pits at a childcare centre

$300

Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia

17th Oct 2025

Order sand collect sand , wheel barrow into yards where sand pits are

Help move 6m3 of dirt to a skip bin

$400

Cranbourne VIC, Australia

12th Oct 2025

I need help moving a 6m³ pile of dirt from the backyard to a skip bin in the driveway. The job involves: • Shovelling dirt into a wheelbarrow • Wheeling it to the front yard • Shovelling it into the skip bin It’s a straightforward but physically demanding job. Access is clear (please adjust this if your path has stairs or obstacles). Details: • Approx. 60–85 wheelbarrow loads • Will take around 5–7 hours for one person or 3–4 hours with two people • I can provide wheelbarrow and shovels (if you don’t have your own) Budget: • Looking to spend $350–$500 total depending on whether one or two people take on the task. • Please quote based on your availability and whether you’re working solo or with a partner.

Exposed aggregate driveway and apron

$110

Officer VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2025

I have a new house building in Officer central and expected handover is early November. Im looking for a quality concreter for doing exposed aggregate concrete for the driveway and the apron around the home. This is a carlisle build and I want it to align with their extended structural warranty. Roughly, the driveway and the apron would be around 100 sqm.

Need a labourer

$200

Clyde North VIC, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Need someone to carry 2 cubic meters of crushed rock from the front of the house to the backyard. (Distance is about 30 meters) Pile will be on the footpath and you will be using a concrete pathway on the side of the house. You will need your own wheelbarrow and a shovel. Job must be done this week Friday or Saturday.

Great guy to work with