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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Melbourne
Fantastic, reliable and flexible – got the job done under difficult circumstances.
Landscaping work: digging and moving sand / soil
$250
Ed is Awesome. Professional & Friendly. Will hire again if I can!
Fill Veggie Wicking Beds with Scoria and Soil
$1,000
Absolute pleasure to deal with George, if you need something done do not hesitate, he will not disappoint, thanks again for your help mate!!!
Soil removal
$500
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
Great worker. Great attitude. Thanks Mahmoud
Remove 2 metres soil and dispose
$350
Paul was great - the job ended up being bigger than we thought and he was really accomodating and put in a lot of hard work. Highly recommend.
Shovelling dirt into skip
$200
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Melbourne
$140 - $309
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$140
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$200
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$309
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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 Melbourne
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!!!
Move rocks
$150
Alphington VIC 3078, Australia
6th Mar 2026
We need around a cubic metre of rocks to be moved to a nearby storeroom around 20-30 metres away. A wheelbarrow and shovel can be provided. Must be done within a day between 8:00am-3:00pm. A tax invoice must be provided upon completion.
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 👌
Wheelbarrowing soil into garden beds
$200
Alphington VIC, Australia
15th Feb 2026
Moving soil into garden beds, and stone into garden paths Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Move soil, rocks and bricks to skip
$100
Brunswick East, Victoria
11th Feb 2026
Moving soil, bricks and concrete about 20-30 m to the skip. Has a wheel barrow to move it and spades. Need to be Friday am. $100 cash. Non negotiable.
Move 1/2 metre gravel from footpath to front garden and spread .
$120
South Yarra VIC, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Place gravel from footpath onto front garden and spread which is approx 4 x 5 metres. Will need shovel and wheelbarrow
Daniel’ was punctual with good communication skills. Did a great job. And would recommend him
Wheelbarrow push of concrete
$150
Coburg VIC, Australia
9th Feb 2026
2 hr wheelbarrow push of concrete and wash up at 12:30pm TODAY
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.
Laborer needed tonight- to shovel these rocks into the gate area
$100
Windsor VIC, Australia
16th Dec 2025
Need done tonight asap Shovel these rocks into the gate area I have shovels I have wheel burrow Just need labour It’s about 1 hour work
Ben is a former athlete with a superior physical make up. Hence if you require work that is physically demanding he will be able to undertake it at twice the normal rate of a regular human. Top bloke, honest, hardworking and of admirable character.
Labourer to spread rocks
$200
Windsor VIC 3181, Australia
15th Dec 2025
Need to spread these rocks And also move some to another area nearby - with a wheel-burrow Hourly rate I have a shovel and a rake I don’t have a wheelbarrow Ideally you have a wheelbarrow
Sam worked for me performing garden labouring and moving furniture. Sam and his colleague Christian are the best Airtaskers I have hired over the 5 years of use. Clear communication, hard working, punctual, honest. The reviews Sam has here are genuine and all the reviews and stars are hard earned. Hiring the right person matters, I fully recommend Sam and Christian.









