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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

Excellent service. We're happy that we appointment you to get the job done. Would not hesitate to recommend you and choose you for further jobs. Timely, friendly, hard-working more importantly honest and trustworthy in my books. Thanks mate.

Remove about 2.5 cubic metre of soil/dirt

$60

Amazing work, Chris has blown us away with the amount of work and effort he applied today. Highly recommend 5 *****

Removal of soil with crushed rock and stones.

$300

Great job, very nice and neat. I strongly recommend

Pave and level Soil

$200

Great guy Got the job done as agreed

Labourer to put 1.5m3 of soil from yard to skip

$100

Nathan did a very good job. Good and reliable.

Move 2-3 cubic metres of soil

$500

Great work ... very reliable and on time .... Ron does not stand down on any job .... Well done mate ... keep it up ...

Remove pile of dirt

$200

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

$120 - $327

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$120

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$200

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$327

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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

Loosening and removal of soil

$150

Lynbrook VIC, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Required loosening of soil and manual removal of soil. Garden tiller provided.

Move and spread crushed rock and sand in a horse paddock

$150

Bangholme VIC, Australia

4th Jul 2025

We’re having some crushed rock and sand delivered which needs to be spread in sections of a horse paddock. About 3 cubic metres so probably about 2-3hours work. Delivery is at 11am today so ideally 11:30-2:30

Ammar was punctual and did a good job.

Remove old garden bed sleepers and move rocks.

$100

Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia

28th Jun 2025

I need some help clearing out part of my backyard. Job includes: Dig up and remove 6 old rotten sleepers still in place (currently bolted together – I have a ratchet tool to undo them easily)2 small bolts per join. Move these sleepers plus another 6 that are already dug up into my driveway (~25m away) Move a pile of good red gum sleepers (already cut into manageable chunks) into the driveway as well. Move some star pickets to the driveway. Move volcanic rocks from around a small fish pond to the front yard (~35m away). You’re welcome to take any rocks you’d like, as I’ll be listing them for free on Marketplace. Notes: The ground is very soft at the moment so digging is easy, just need to pull away some dirt and grass. I have shovels, wheelbarrows, and other tools you may need for the job. Access is straightforward through the side gate. Ideally looking for someone to do this weekend.

Ron got here fast, was friendly and efficient. Couldn't be happier.

Scrap the grass layer off on front yard

$200

Lyndhurst VIC 3975, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Utilize a bobcat to scrape off the top layer of soil, then either remove it or deposit it into a skip. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Earthmoving

$300

Pakenham VIC, Australia

19th Jun 2025

Take a 1.5M pile of dirt from my land block and either level it or remove it completely. Need a quote for: 1: Taking the dirt at the back and almost levelling it out more towards the front of the block 2: removal of that pile of dirt. Address: 11 Oskar Court, Pakenham

4 cubic meter skip bin

$400

Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Skip bin 4 cubic meter required

Soil removal

$100

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

13th Jun 2025

10 cubic metres of clay soil

Move 3 cubic metres dirt from front to backyard

$300

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

9th Jun 2025

I need approx 3 cubic metres of dirt to be moved from my front driveway to specific areas in my backyard (mainly garden beds). Shovel and wheelbarrow provided. Dirt will need to be shoveled into the garden beds. Price fixed.

Great work, very efficient and professional

Small concrete work

$50

Wheelers Hill VIC 3150, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Need some concrete works to cover the side edge Long side - 9 metre Short side - 5.7 metre

Excess Dirt Removed

$100

Clyde VIC 3978, Australia

25th May 2025

Looking for someone to remove excess dirt. A mini digger would make it easy. Dirt will need to be taken offsite. I have a rear access roller which will make it easy to get into the backyard. Preferably on a Thursday or Sunday. Approx area is 20m2 A

Spread soil accross backyard 10 cubic meters

$500

Beaconsfield VIC 3807, Australia

24th May 2025

Move 10 cubic meters of soil from driveway to the whole backyard.

Chris did an excellent job. Very happy

I need some dirt to be taken away.

$90

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

22nd May 2025

I have some extra dirt from landscaping that needs to be taken away. I estimate it to be around 0.8 cubic meter. Ignore the wood planks in the picture. Just the dirt.

Soil removal

$2,000

Wheelers Hill VIC, Australia

18th May 2025

I have about 50 cubic m of of soil to dug and removed from back of my house.

Clear soil and rubble from vacant land

$350

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

15th May 2025

Clear soil, rubble, temp fence etc from vacant land. See photos attached.

Punctual and easy to work with.

Remove bad dry clay soil (2 wheel barrows load)

$100

Officer VIC, Australia

9th May 2025

I will scrape up about 2 full wheelbarrows' worth of bad dry clay soil, which I need someone to help remove.

Dumping soil

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

8th May 2025

I want to dump the soil mixed with small rocks and old grass which I took out from my backyard.

Move soil from driveway to backyard

$50

Clyde North VIC, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

Want someone to move about 1 meter of soil to the backyard.

Move garden rocks from backyard to frontyard

$250

Hallam VIC 3803, Australia

7th Feb 2025

Someone to move garden rocks from backyard to the front of the house where there are other garden rocks. Please bring own wheelbarrow.

Ranga did a great job today. Complete the task in windy conditions and went the extra mile. Great work!

Dispose soil/turf

$40

Ashwood VIC, Australia

15th Jan 2025

Just dug up my small front garden so in need of someone to dispose small amount of soil/turf. Pick up Ashwood

Very efficient and punctual. Highly recommended

Move Soil from Front Yard to Backyard (Approx. 6 meters)

$180

Clyde North VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2025

Hi, I need help moving approximately 6 meters of soil from my front yard to the backyard. The soil will need to be transported using a wheelbarrow through the passage shown in the picture (please ensure you're comfortable with the access). Details: Distance: About 20 meters from front yard to backyard. Equipment: You can bring your own wheelbarrow, or I can provide one if needed. Soil is already delivered and ready to be moved.

Very detailed on his work .