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"Paul is reliable and amazing help. Really strongly recommend him"
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"Andy did a great job. Highly recommend his services."
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"Ashley arrived on time as promised and carried out tasks efficiently and safely "
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"Great bloke, super fast, would hire again! "
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"Yianni was great to work with. Ease of communication and hard working to get the job done! Thanks Yianni "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in East Melbourne

Champion. Work horse and great quality work.
Wherlbarrowing and digging
$300

Sean as an awesome bloke. He kept me informed when he was running late, came in ,and started the job in a jiffy and did a commendable job. Highly recommended.
Wheelbarrow soil out to driveway
$100

Tim was incredibly efficient, great to work with and did a brilliant job.
Move soil
$100

Thanks Khaled! Job done quickly and efficiently.
Take pile of soil away
$100

He was very good, did a fantastic job,I would recommend these guys, they are very committed
Need 3-4 cubic meters of soil moved to skip bin in Bulleen
$200

Very good work and good guy to work with.
One hour of help with garden work
$70
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in East Melbourne
$105 - $323
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$105
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$200
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$323
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in East Melbourne
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4.96
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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 East Melbourne
Garden Levelling and Compaction
$300
Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia
12th Oct 2025
Looking for someone with a small machine (dingo, mini loader, or similar) and a compactor to level and compact loose garden topsoil. The garden area is around 100 sqm, soft soil with no rocks or hard clay. Access through garage door (1.8 m high x 1.5 m wide). Excess soil can stay onsite, just spread or push to the sides. Prefer the job to be done next Friday or over the weekend.
Remove soil
$75
Kew East, Victoria
4th Oct 2025
I have about 4 wheel barrels of solid I need to get removed. The soil is from my back yard and was only removed as I was relaying grass.
Move 1 and half cubic meter sand in the sanpit
$150
Doncaster East VIC, Australia
29th Sep 2025
We are a childcare centre. Looking for someone who can move the sand from the entrance of the building to the sandpit area with wheelbarrow
Rushed Rock
$300
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
29th Sep 2025
Need labourer to move 3 meters of crushed rock from my driveway to the back yard( approx 30 meters) Wheel barrow can be used. Rock to be leveled and whacked. Other small tasks . Looking for day rate


Ashley is brilliant! No fuss, very diligent. Thanks Ashley
Removal of pile approx 1m3 clay/dirt
$250
Kew VIC, Australia
23rd Sep 2025
We have approx 1m3 of dirt/clay (leftover from an excavation) that is sitting in our front driveway and needs to be taken away without damaging the driveway beneath.
Use bobcat to move some dirt
$5
Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
19th Sep 2025
Able use bobcat to remove dirt from backyard and drop it in skip bin
Soil removed
$100
Glen Iris VIC, Australia
14th Aug 2025
Just need soil in the driveway removed this weekend
Need concreting done in the back yard. 40 square mtrs approx
$20
Blackburn North VIC 3130, Australia
28th Jul 2025
Approx 40 sqmtrs concrete needed in the backyard.
Soil dug and moved 2 meters by barrow 2 m
$500
Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
23rd Jul 2025
Dig garden bed up and move soil to new spot 2 meters away


Great job- very responsive and quick
Move Blue Stone Pitchers
$500
Blackburn VIC, Australia
29th Jun 2025
Move a pile of blue stone pitchers and stack at the rear of a vacant block of land. The distance of the move is approximately 12 metres. Required because the pile is currently sitting on top of the new house sewer and storm water pipes.


Excellent worker highly recommend
Dig up approx. 5-6m2 of compacted stones/earth and put it in a skip
$800
Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia
18th Jun 2025
There’s 8m x 3m x 20cm of hard, compacted earth and small stones that were under astroturf and I want it removed into a skip I’d hire. It has to be wheel- barrowed down the side of the house over steps. It’s all manual labour.
Tiler to pave my backyard roughly 20sqm
$1,000
Koonung Ward VIC, Australia
8th Jun 2025
Tiler needed to pave my backyard area. 20sqm approx. Concrete is a little uneven so will need to screed the area as well. Materials provided
Remove soil and dispose off site
$50
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
11th May 2025
We have excess soil we’d like removed. Approximately 500mm deep X 3 m x 1.5 m. And around 60 m from backyard to driveway Hourly rate stated but please for time and tip fees Flexible time but afternoons best this coming week.


Great guy. Easy to deal with. Hard worker. Efficient and cleaned up at the end. Highly recommend
Remove approximately 2 cubic metres of soil
$160
Kew VIC 3101, Australia
10th May 2025
I need someone to remove approximately 2 cubic metres of soil from my front garden and take it away. It nees to be left neat and tidy.


Prompt and reliable service
Put some rocks in a skip - easy job!
$50
Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
6th Apr 2025
The rocks/pavers/bricks in the photo have to be put in a skip. The skip is in the driveway already, about 20 meters away from the rocks. It has to be done today before the skip gets picked up. I’m at work so I can’t do it.


Great Airtasker, highly recommended. Got the job done quickly and as requested.
Move soil from driveway to raised garden bed in backyard
$150
Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia
29th Mar 2025
Need someone to move 2.25m3 (approx) soil from our driveway to a raised garden bed in the backyard - about 35m up slight sloped block. Soil has to be shoveled into garden bed as we can’t get a wheelbarrow up to the edge. Good wheelbarrow would help as ours aren’t very good.


Graeme was so nice - did everything we asked him to do, very respectful and tidy - highly recommend Graeme for any future tasks. Thanks Graeme
Remove topsoil from garden bed
$220
Kew VIC, Australia
11th Mar 2025
Remove and discard 15cm of top soil from garden bed
1.8 cubic garden soil supply and put in garden bed.
$250
Burwood VIC, Australia
9th Mar 2025
Supply of garden soil and fill in garden bed approx. 1.9 cubic mt. Soil. Soil cannot be dump on driveway as it is unit, so soil can be moved from trailer to garden bed. There is space in garage where trailer can get in. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Digging out back yard and bucket in to wheel barrow in to trailer
$600
Elgar Ward VIC, Australia
6th Mar 2025
4 man job digging out dirt 100mil below all stumps, about to trailer loads to come out
Remove soil from the driveway
$100
Burwood East VIC, Australia
24th Feb 2025
Remove the soil from the driveway