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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Mornington Peninsula

Brilliant, fast worker. Lovely fella. Highly recommend.

Moving and stacking firewood

$200

Great work. Thanks Allan

Move about 1 cubic metre of soil about 15m

$60

Tim, is absolutely brilliant, so hard working and reliable.

Move 1.5mtrs of soil

$100

Showed up on time and did the task specifically as instructed.

Move 2 garden rocks

$80

Safi did a fantastic job and completed the task beyond my expectations! Very hard worker and a top bloke!

Labouring work

$350

Very good at what he does & informed us promptly when he was going to arrive. Very professional

Move my 4 seat spa from the backyard to carport

$100

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Mornington Peninsula

$150 - $400

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$150

median

$225

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$400

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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 Mornington Peninsula

Holes filled with dirt and soil put in ditched

$70

Skye VIC 3977, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Place soil in various places in backyard

Move a double bed. It’s within the area. Less than 1 km drive

$30

Sandhurst VIC 3977, Australia

15th Sep 2026

Move double bed. Within area. Less than 1 km drive. Someone with a ute can help

Move garden materials

$300

Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

14th Sep 2026

Move by hand from driveway to various locations around house, 2m3 of screenings & 2m3 of mulch. Also some dirt to move. Looking for 2 strong people this Saturday in Sorrento. Suggest quote based on cash per hour

Labour hand to move sand

$250

Rye VIC 3941, Australia

13th Sep 2026

The job is to move 15m3 of sand with shovels and wheelbarrow. Proposed work from 9:00am to 3:00pm. 6 hrs for $250.

Move mulch

$300

Blairgowrie VIC 3942, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Moving much approx 2 LM or a 3 tonne truck load

I would use Kevin for more things I need doing. Highly rated.

Pushing wheelbarrows of concrete tomorrowat 12 midday. 2 hours max

$180

Safety Beach VIC 3936, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Pushing concrete wheelbarrows. Maximum 2 hours work

Great worker would recommend

Pushing wheelbarrows of concrete

$200

Safety Beach VIC 3936, Australia

7th Sep 2026

Maximum 2 hours of work pushing wheelbarrows of concrete.

Great worker would recommend

Rake and pick up manure in paddocks

$200

Langwarrin VIC 3910, Australia

27th Aug 2026

I need the manure raked into piles, then assistance with shoveling the manure onto my Gator (farm vehicle), and I will drive it to an area where we store the manure.

REMOVE SOIL BY SHOVEL (1.5M cubic)

$200

Mount Martha VIC 3934, Australia

25th Aug 2026

I have approx 6m x 3m area on the nature strip adjacent to my driveway crossover which I want leveled and soil transferred to my ute which I can park directly next so easy to simply shovel. You will see in the pic, there is some loose dark soil - that will be already gone for this job. The depth of soil ranges 3cm to 15cm so an average of approx 9cm - or circa 1.6M cubic to be hand dug and thrown on the ute. I am going to make this extra carparking. Need done by Saturday. Fit person, should do in couple of hours.

Great work - will rehire!

This arvo: Labour to move 1/2 metre soil and rocks.

$190

Mount Martha VIC 3934, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

this arvo - sunday today 23/8 job for fit and strong young person. Need a hat to move the soil and rocks about 10 m in a wheelbarrow which I have and transfer to garden bed. I've hurt my hand otherwise I do it myself so I just need labour for no more than two hours.

very punctual and helpful!

Move soil and stones today 17th August

$300

Carrum Downs VIC 3201, Australia

17th Aug 2026

I need a delivery of soil moving from the front to back garden and stones from the back into a skip - you will need to bring a wheelbarrow (original person has not turned up) - also to dig up old rose

Such a nice helpful person - came to my aid when I was let down by someone else and did a terrific job - thank you!

SOIL MOVE & BASIC GARDEN BED LEVEL

$175

Mount Martha VIC 3934, Australia

16th Aug 2026

Need to move approx 1 cubic meter of soil and sand from driveway to adjacent low-level garden area. Plus dig ir "turn over" garden beds and assist moving some garden waste to the front of the property. Suits a fit and strong able person

nice fellow and good job

Spread compost in an orchard

$210

Mornington VIC 3928, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Spreading compost using plastic buckets across trees on an orchard. Compost is situated in a large pile on the property. Buckets filled from pile and loaded on the back of a utility vehicle and spread by hand from the buckets. Estimated 7 hours work on the day. Need two people. Will need gloves.

I need a very heavy rock moved in Somers

$100

Somers VIC 3927, Australia

1st Aug 2026

I need a very heavy 250kg flat rock moved about 6m and repositioned

Rock and dirt removal

$200

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

1st Aug 2026

Rocks and dirt removal needed in backyard. Rocks are large. Access through rear garage door.

Bobcat farm clean up 2 men

$1,000

Moorooduc VIC 3933, Australia

19th Jul 2026

Farm need some gardening and need a bobcat to move and clean areas Also need to clean out a shed 2 people job

Shift dirt under house on stumps for insulation clearance

$50

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I need a fit and motivated Tasker to crawl under my house on stumps and shift some dirt to the side.The spray foam insulation guy has completed 70% of the subfloor, but needs a narrow crawl space cleared in the last 30% tight corner so he can fit through to finish the job.$50 an hour

Fantastic highly recommend

Looking for someone to labour hire moving dirt.

$250

Rosebud VIC 3939, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

I have a building site where I need dirt moved from behind retaining wall. Maybe half a days work. Need a shovel and wheelbarrow. Photo is one of the areas. Need to be agile

Moving firewood

$25

Briars Ward VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2026

I need a ton of fire wood moved 20-30 metres from front to back of house all flat ground

Great job Luke ! Efficient and fast

Move mulch from driveway to garden beds

$150

Frankston South VIC 3199, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Need mulch wheelbarrowed from driveway to garden beds - approximately 50 meters away from each other Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

On time, so helpful, went above and beyond, the garden beds look amazing