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"Felix, and his team arrived on time and completed the work to an excellent standard. Fantastic job!"
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"Steve is very efficient. He completed the job on the same day. I would not hesitste hiring Steve again."
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"Niranjan did a great job with the breif, thanks for the help!"
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"Thankyou for your hard work, planting my new plants. Great job. "
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"Jeremy was good with his communication and did a fantastic job in removing a massive pile of soil, bricks and concrete ..."
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"Amazing, positive and hard working guy. He showed up on time, worked hard, and did more that I expected, without waiting..."
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Inner South Melbourne
Hard working, on time and smashed the job. Thanks again.
Moving dirt to the skip with a wheel barrow
$90
Great work thank you Steph and Alex. It was a big job, and you worked hard for 3 solid hours. Great communications, prompt, courteous and hard working couple, highly recommended.
Load soil into skip
$100
Fantastic service, prompt, good communication and highly recommended.
Lifting a heavy column out of ground
$500
Frank and GiGi were a pleasure to deal with. No fuss and great outcome.
Skid steer & operator to move dirt and gravel
$1,200
Matthew and his assistant were punctual, polite and hardworking. They did a fantastic job digging out our backyard and we’d happily recommend them, as well as use them again in the future.
Shovelling dirt in backyard
$150
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Inner South Melbourne
$130 - $347
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$130
median
$215
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$347
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4.94
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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 Inner South Melbourne
Garden labourers
$400
Camden Ward VIC, Australia
11th Sep 2025
- Clear out peddles/rock in a garden bed - weed out fire pit area in garden - prep and remove grass from garden bed - move soil in wheelbarrow from front yard to backyard garden bed
Moving soil into garden
$500
Cheltenham VIC, Australia
8th Sep 2025
Extra pair of hands and muscle, I have two wheelbarrows and shovels. Need to shift about 12m3 Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Move soil out
$50
Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
6th Sep 2025
Need to move some soils from current location to backyard. Wheelbarrow and shovel provided. Just need your muscle
Labourer to level soil
$250
Hughesdale VIC 3166, Australia
6th Aug 2025
Labourer needed to level and move some soil in front yard 5-6 hrs of work, must have own shovel, rake and wheelbarrow
Steve was on time and did a great job and left the place so clean. Highly recommend
Soil removal approx 1m3
$75
Rosstown Ward VIC, Australia
5th Jul 2025
Remove approx 1m3 of dry soil from back yard and dispose of appropriately. Access is possible via garage on a level surface so suitable for wheel barrow
Great job super helpful and great communication
Move firewood
$100
Malvern East VIC, Australia
21st Jun 2025
Move about 1 cubic M of firewood about 30 meters. Wheelbarrow must be used
Brilliant job completed with no fuss. Highly recommend Maddy
I need approximately 3.5m3 of soil removed from garden beds
$400
Murrumbeena VIC 3163, Australia
18th Jun 2025
Removal / dig out by hand approximately 3.5 cubic metres of soil from garden beds in rear garden of local community Tennis Club. Depth to around 500mm. Soil needs to be taken away from the site and will need to be put into wheelbarrow to remove from the backyard of the club. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Felix, and his team arrived on time and completed the work to an excellent standard. Fantastic job!
Move 2 cubic meters of fire wood with a wheel barrow
$100
Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia
17th Jun 2025
Move 2 cubic metres of firewood with a wheel barrow (provided) from front of house, down a side lane and stack neatly it in the back yard.
Excavate driveway soil
$800
Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
24th May 2025
I need this area excavated and soil taken away. 150mm deep 7.2x3.8 Mentone
Jeremy was brilliant. I’d happily recommend his services to everyone. He made sure he left the job 100% complete and I was happy before he started to tidy up. Thanks again
Remove sandy dirt pile
$50
Mckinnon VIC, Australia
20th May 2025
I have approximately 4 wheelbarrows quantity of sandy dirt that I need taken away please
Concrete garden statue on pedestal, 1800 high, moved
$60
Malvern East VIC, Australia
8th May 2025
Concrete statue and pedestal in back garden needs to be moved to front garden via garage
3 metres garden soil shoveled on to garden bed.
$150
Malvern East VIC, Australia
22nd Apr 2025
I have about 3 metres of soil I need transferred from driveway on to garden bed
I was very happy with Kyren. He responded quickly, came on time and completed the task better than I had hoped! Thankyou!
Two people to barrow dirt from front to back yard
$100
Bayside VIC, Australia
11th Apr 2025
Two people to barrow approx 4cbm of dirt from front yard to back. Price is per person for two hours work. BYO wheelbarrow preferable
Jisoo delivered on everything we had requested. He was punctual, brought the tools needed for the job and completed the job with the same care he would give to his own home. We were thrilled with the outcome and wouldn’t hesitate to use Jisoo again.
SOIL REMOVAL
$50
Carrum VIC 3197, Australia
10th Apr 2025
Need someone to DIG SOIL and REMOVE. There are some rocks aswell. ONLY NEED TO DIG OUT ENOUGH TO LEVEL WITH WEED MAT AS IMAGED about 2cubic metres. 9metres Lx 1metre W WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOU OWN SHOVEL/ETC Ute or trailer can park next to curb for easy removal
Very happy, got the job done quickly and accurately. Communication was great! Would hire again
Shovel a big pile of dirt around the backyard and level it
$300
Beaumaris VIC, Australia
6th Apr 2025
I have 2 piles of dirt that need to be shoveled and spread around the backyard and leveled
Shovel Pile of Dirt Into Pots
$120
Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia
18th Mar 2025
Shovel dirt into pots and move pots to different areas. $60 an hour approx 2 hours.
Move rocks in front yard
$250
Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
10th Mar 2025
Distribute the rocks shown in the photos into the front garden. Will need machine to move the big ones. Have clear access to rocks and areas to move them to.
Great work Andrew, appreciate your help!
Move 2m3 of pebbles to garden area
$500
Caulfield South VIC, Australia
2nd Mar 2025
With a wheelbarrow move 2m3 of pebbles from rear laneway to garden area on side of house and level the area. Prepare and tidy up the area.
Good work commitment
Spread soil
$110
Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia
26th Feb 2025
Spread topsoil 1 m2 to area in back yard. wheelbarrow & shovel at property. This Friday or Saturday if possible.
Excellent worker, recommend!
Dig soil 4hrs & use wheelbarrow (Glen Iris)
$240
Glen Iris, Victoria
24th Feb 2025
Need help to remove excess soil from under house (within basement), transport it through basement to rear garden. All equipment provided. Initial 4hrs work, more work for right person. Prefer someone who is strong and has experience digging and using wheelbarrow.
Khaled and team was hard working and great to deal with, thank you