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"Very happy with Ads, he worked like a trooper and did a great job. I am very happy and will book Ads again, for sure! A+..."
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"The service was not at all good as the person who came to set my garden up didnt had appropriate equipments with him and..."
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Melbourne
Sam’s service was excellent! Nothing is too much trouble, he went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. Would highly recommend.
Move Clay Garden Pots about 3 klm Point Cook
$300
Job was completed with no issues at all. He went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Highly recommended.
Get rid of large pile of rock and clay/dirt
$50
Excellent work, fast, clean job! Friendly and courteous with clients. Arrived on time.
Help move pebbles and soil from front yard to back
$120
Very friendly and professional people. 100% recommend them.
Move 7 cubic meter soil to backyard from front
$150
Very friendly and hardworking. Good communication. Would highly recommend Cheers
Remove soil
$5
Angus was great, was punctual, did a good job landscaping and general labouring, recommended!
Labourer to lay crushed rock and turf
$250
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in West Melbourne
$125 - $347
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$125
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$210
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$347
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in West Melbourne
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4.92
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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 West Melbourne
Firewood stacking - 1 tonne
$100
Newport VIC 3015, Australia
14th Jul 2026
Pack 1 tonne firewood neatly into shed - distance 5 metres. Have a wheelbarrow to use. Today at 3:30
Very good, recommend
I need a bobcat and tipper
$2,000
Melton VIC 3337, Australia
11th Jul 2026
Hi I’m looking for someone to come and remove rubbish and level the backyard for my mum and dad they are pensioners hoping to get it done for around $2000 I can remove the mattresses myself they really need the help
Small Soil Cleanup - Wheelbarrow & Coffee Ready!
$80
Werribee VIC 3030, Australia
10th Jul 2026
Looking for someone to help clean up a small amount of leftover soil/sand after recent concreting work. The cleanup is mainly on the nature strip and around a tree. It isn't a large pile, and I estimate around 1-1.5 hours of work. I already have a wheelbarrow, shovel and other basic tools available if you'd like to use them. The soil can likely go into my household bins, but if required I also have a Wyndham Council waste voucher that can be used for disposal. I'm happy to pay hourly if the job takes a little longer than expected. Note: I've also posted a second Airtasker job for soil levelling. If you're interested in doing both jobs, feel free to send me a single quote covering both.
Labourer - Wheel Barrow Work
$30
Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia
9th Jul 2026
Need somebody to wheel some crushed rock from front driveway to back yard. This task/offer is for 1hour of your time/labour. (I have no idea how long it will take, but happy to work out future/extra hours) Looking for somebody who is available Friday 10th July from 9:00am thru to maybe 3 or 4 or 5 pm) Cheers!
Very happy with Ads, he worked like a trooper and did a great job. I am very happy and will book Ads again, for sure! A++++
Need someone with wheel barrow for backfilling
$300
Fraser Rise VIC 3336, Australia
8th Jul 2026
Need someone with a ahedl barrow to backfill crush rock around the slab Probably need to fill 100mm throughout. I will bring the crushed rock on site
Level my back yard
$200
Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia
27th Jun 2026
Some one with a bobcat to level the backyard
Moving deco stones from back yard to front yard
$200
Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia
25th Jun 2026
We have deco stones at the back need to move them to the front. Bring your own tool if need. The job probably takes an hour.
Move the soil
$10
Maidstone VIC 3012, Australia
23rd Jun 2026
I’m after a guy or 2 to backfill the stumps (around 17) as well as clean the site from soil. Bin will be onsite Please check the photo Location Maidstone
Someone to move soil with mini bobcat/excavator .
$100
Kings Park VIC, Australia
13th Jun 2026
We have used a rotary hoe to loosen the soil, now need someone to shift 15cm worth in to the skip we have in our driveway
Thanks Rene, you came out and saved the day when we took on a project that was harder than expected, you exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be in touch for our next project. We cannot thankyou enough for your quick and fantastic efforts
Move bricks
$200
Braybrook VIC, Australia
12th Jun 2026
Move bricks around job site
Shovel & Level Crushed Rock – Yarraville (Next Week)
$600
Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia
27th May 2026
Looking for someone to shovel and level crushed rock down the side of a residential house in Yarraville. (see image attached for location) The area is already prepped and ready to go Crushed rock is supplied on site Work involves shovelling and levelling only No compaction required Downside access along side of house Available next week (flexible with day) Must have own basic tools (shovel/rake/wheelbarrow) Experience with landscaping or site levelling preferred Must be able to work carefully around existing structures/fencing)
Bryce did a fantastic job and was great a communicating
Top soil in the back yard
$200
Truganina VIC 3029, Australia
12th May 2026
I need to fill holes created by dog and put the top soil in the backyard.
Spread a few metres of river pebbles in an established garden
$200
Kealba VIC, Australia
8th May 2026
Spread a few metres of river pebbles in an established garden. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Bobcat hire
$250
Sanctuary Lakes VIC 3030, Australia
5th May 2026
Need to move some soil around the property, back and side yard. Less than 2 hours job. Need a bobcat
My job couldn’t been done better, faster and more professionally. Very friendly nice guy. Highly recommend
Move sand from the front of the house to the back
$150
Melton South VIC, Australia
4th May 2026
Have sand in front of the house after construction and wanted to move it to the back yard.
We efficient and a job very well done. Very happy
Gardening - moving soil.
$125
Werribee VIC, Australia
30th Apr 2026
Moving soil - clean sandy loam soil. Not fill or rubble filled dirt. I will shovel it into a burrow and you will wheel it no more than 15-20m and dump it. And we keep going until as much of the soil as possible is moved. Want done today - ASAP. Location is Werribee. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
A great tasker - would use again.
Spread dirt from a pile, onto the front yard
$200
St Albans VIC, Australia
26th Mar 2026
Got a pile of dirt delivered, which I need spread over my front yard. The pile of dirt and half of the front yard is shown in the photo. Would be great if I could get this done this weekend! I can provide shovels, I don't have a wheelbarrow so if you also don't, then I can rent one for the day. Cheers! Please let me know your availability
Great time working with Papu, he was on time and did some really great work. Very happy with the results and I would definitely rebook with jim
Move gravel to a skip bin
$100
St Albans, Victoria
23rd Mar 2026
Hi, I just need someone to rake gravel from my front yard and put it in a skip bin. About 80m2 area. I'll provide the tools and the skip bin Cheers
Didn't complete the task and left me in a sticky situation as a result, which was quite frustrating. The part that was completed, was done so at a good standard.
Move 1 cubic metre of stones and 1 cubic metre of soil
$200
Ardeer VIC 3022, Australia
18th Feb 2026
I have 1 cubic metre (minus a few wheelbarrow trips I've done myself) of garden stones and 1 cubic metre of soil in my driveway that I need to move into the garden (the stones) and split between two raised planters (the soil).
Fantastic! Excellent service and helpful advice (I DEFINITELY bought too many rocks for my garden). Highly recommend and would hire again myself.
Rubbish and soul removal
$10
Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia
7th Feb 2026
Looking for someone to move these likes of soil and rubbish fram backyard to skip bum in driveway. Bin is not a walking so will have to unload wheelbarrow by hand into bin. Not sure what the going rate is so Happy to recieved offers for set price or hourly rate cheers. Got bin here now so ideally would like his weekend or very early in the week. Rubbish in corner next to garage has now been moved so only the bigger pile
Came at short notice done an immaculate job and very friendly people definitely recommend and will be using them for cuter work









