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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Melbourne

Bashir was amazing! So helpful and thoughtful, and did a great job with a really hard job

Move soil from one skip bin to another

$150

Mathew was a hard worker who did a great job. He was also a good communicator and arrived time. Thank you!

Landscaping: moving soil by wheelbarrow

$120

Fantastic, reliable and flexible – got the job done under difficult circumstances.

Landscaping work: digging and moving sand / soil

$250

Great work Great communication thank you Sam

Put soil and windows etc (they are not t heavy) into a skip

$500

Dipesh is so reliable and he undertook the job brilliantly!

Remove some rubble from a room

$150

Great hard work, quick to turn up and did things efficiently and cleaned up after. Recommended

LABOUR w/ Wheelbarrow - Move Topping from Ute to Garden

$100

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

$140 - $300

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$140

median

$200

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$300

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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 Melbourne

Wheelbarrow Topsoil through garden

$500

Northcote VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Wheel imported topsoil via wheelbarrow through garden, apox 40m distance, slightly down hill. Approx 10m3, assumed 2days required

Shovel dirt into a skip - from ground into wheelbarrow then into skip

$80

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Shovel dirt from the ground into a wheelbarrow and transport to an empty into a skip

Brilliant work done in a timely manner

Moving mulch

$150

Essendon VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Need 4m of mulch and soil moved mad spread Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Shovel gravel into steel bin

$80

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2026

Shovel gravel into bin and place any small concrete pieces or steel on top at the end

Great, hard worker! Nicest guy! A++++

Move a pile of firewood

$160

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

27th May 2026

Move 1 tonne of firewood up a flight of stairs. Gloves and tub provided. Should take roughly 1.5-2 hours. Needs to be done by 4pm.

Great work Radovan!

Move and stack firewood

$200

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

24th May 2026

Hi! I need someone to move and stack a load of firewood. It needs to be stacked in a cupboard in the front porch. You will need to bring a wheelbarrow and a ladder

Peter was great! Arrived quickly, super friendly and helpful :)

Soil moving labourer

$30

Essendon VIC, Australia

24th May 2026

Moving soul in a wheel burrow. Approximately 5-7 hrs All tools provided Hrl rate

Shovel dirt in trailer and take away

$300

Travancore VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

Clean up dirt with shovel and take away. About 1 cube of old soil. Trailer access only

Great hard worker. Thank you

Need someone to barrow concrete today at 12:30

$100

Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

14th May 2026

small verandah pour, only 0.8 cubic metres

Peter was very helpful

Garden Work

$350

South Yarra VIC, Australia

13th May 2026

Move existing crushed rock from garden beds to side pathway and level/spread neatly to improve the side access path. Some light weeding/cleanup required beforehand. Must bring own tools/equipment (wheelbarrow, shovel, rake etc). Access is narrow so some manual transfer work will be required Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Amazing couldn’t recommend more!

Move stack wood in Elwood

$100

Elwood VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

I need someone to move half a tonne of red gum firewood from the driveway into the front portico four small steps and then stack it up safely- it's about 5 m from the wood pile to where I need the wood stacked

Excellent job and punctual polite and no fuss fella. Very happy highly recommend

I need soil placed in back garden today or tommorow

$200

Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

20th Apr 2026

Soil needs to be transported via wheelbarrow down side yard and put into back garden. In townhome, small section

Help needed to wheelbarrow 8 mts of top soil into front garden

$150

St Kilda VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2026

I need help to move 8mts of top soil from road way to front garden beds just a simply job fill barrow push to garden 2 people would be good a slight pedestrian ramp from road to front garden thursday morning 23/4/26

Fix wheel on wheelbarrow.

$50

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Wheel on wheelbarrow can’t be pumped up & used.

Stack firewood on porch

$100

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

16th Apr 2026

Pile of chopped firewood needs to be moved from the nature strip and stacked onto the porch approx. 4-5 meters away.

excellent and quick!!

Move stones from one area to another

$250

Fairfield VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone to remove decorative stones from both sides of a garden bed which is no more than 9 m² (see photos) and relocate them to another area approx. 5 metres away. Job details:    •   Rake/shovel all stones into a wheelbarrow or similar    •   Move and dump stones in designated area (~5m away)    •   All stones must be removed thoroughly, including around tree bases and edges    •   Area will need to be cleared properly as trees are being removed and roots ground out. All stones must be removed as when the stump grinding machine is working it flicks stones at which can cause damage to the machine operator, the house and windows.

Bryce was really great with his communication prior to the job, arrived on time and worked hard!

Shovelling gravel

$10

Essendon VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

I am a landscaper and need help to remove gravel under synthetic turf using a shovel and wheel burrow into my trailer. All tools provided. I'm not sure how long this will take and happy to pay an hourly rate however as a guide it will be 4 to 6 hours

Easy to work with and hard worker

Looking for a labourer to help me with moving wheelbarrows of soil

$200

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Hello I have two huge piles of soil and decomposed granite and I am looking for someone tomorrow to move them to where the need to be in the garden tomorrow 9-3

Extremely professional and very capable. Moved 6 cubic metres of soil and sand in four hours 😵‍💫 excellent help!!!

Landscaping (wheelbarrow stones across property)

$250

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Cart white screening (stones) across property, in a team on site

On time, smart and hard working. Will happily work with Ethan again 👌

Shovel dirt, deliver to Cheltenham

$100

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Shovel around 1m3 of soil into a trailer which is located at the bottom of driveway (10m), so will need to shovel into a wheelbarrow and do trips. Then load up your own vehicle with the mulch approx 1m3, and deliver to Cheltenham.

Managed a big job on his own with ease. Super capable, smart and reliable. Would work with Jackson again.