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"Arif was excellent in his work and communication. Efficient, clean and did everything required with no fuss. "
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"Great service. Will definitely use Daniel again."
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Great job - thorough, tidy and super efficient
Soil removal from front garden
$300

Extremely efficient and well priced. Highly recommend.
Soil removal
$75

Martin did a fantastic job. Friendly and polite. Arrived on time and quality of work was good excellent
Take crushed rock and sand to the tip
$225

Friendly, on time, very efficient and did a great job!
Soil removal
$150

Great service, very efficient, friendly and great communication! No complaints!
Soil removal
$150

Perfect thanks so much will be using again
Pickup/dispose clay and soil - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
$120
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Melbourne
$150 - $331
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$150
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$220
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$331
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4.99
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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
Labourer needed today in prahran 2-3pm to push wheelbarrows
$5
Prahran VIC, Australia
18th Jun 2025
Need a labourer for 1 hour to push wheelbarrows 0.8m3 of concrete and less then 10 metre push Easy work No experience needed but must be able to push a barrow Once concrete arrives it will be less the. 20mins work
Stack firewood
$50
Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia
12th Jun 2025
Shift firewood from front driveway to back of house and neatly stack in designated spot. You can use my wheelbarrow. It is 0.5 tonne, I am guessing about 2 cubic metres. Access from driveway to back yard is flat and via a side gate. The distance is about 50 metres.


Great job beau, super punctual and great communication, and job done super smoothly
Wheelbarrow and spread rock
$120
Northcote VIC, Australia
5th Jun 2025
Need someone to shovel 2m of pebbles from front yard to backyard. 2hrs worth of time.


Easy to work with and completed the job perfectly.
Labouring to dig up back yard and sides
$250
Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia
4th Jun 2025
Require labouring to clean up back yard. I need the grass scraped off and moved to front. Plus clean up sides of loose soil. Must provide own shovels, pick and wheelbarrow.
I need @2 cubic Mtrs of firewood restacked
$200
Northcote VIC, Australia
1st Jun 2025
Restack @2 cubic metres of firewood - to leave a foot gap between the neighbours wall in my driveway- wood is already neatly stacked it would need to be unstacked and restacked


Arif is excellent, arrived on time, completed job as required - will highly recommend him
Moving a large outdoor toolbox and veggie garden
$150
Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia
29th May 2025
I have a construction type metallic toolbox (filled with gardening equipment, soil, plant pots ect) that needs to be moved into a new house (into the garden). I also have a vegetable garden that needs to be dug up and moved as well, soil included. You would have access to both gardens via the outdoor laneway. Both houses are in Clifton Hill so only about a 3min drive away from each other (if that). Task would probably need move than one person.


Alex was great, very friendly, on time and efficient. I would definitely hire again, thanks Alex!
Move soil into planter beds
$450
Northcote VIC, Australia
21st May 2025
Move 3 cubic metres of fresh garden soil by wheelbarrow from driveway at front of house into planter beds at the back of the house. Distance between soil pile and planter beds is about 30 metres, and width of pathway down side of house is 1 metre. Soil will be provided and not included in price. Wheelbarrow and shovel available for use on site, but airtasker welcome to bring own equipment. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes


Daniel showed up spot on 7am on Sunday as agreed and powered through the work quickly and efficiently. Got it all done within couple of hours. Friendly and good bloke to work with. Highly recommended.
Labourer to wheelbarrow rock
$250
Northcote VIC, Australia
18th May 2025
Looking for a labourer to remove the rocks from the front car space to the backyard, then I’ll get 1m3 of crushed rock that will also need to be transported to the rear and 1m3 of toppings for the front yard. A labourer must have PPE and be fit enough to complete the job easily. I will supply, wheelbarrow, shovel, rakes etc

George and his team are very hard working and reliable, highly recommend and will Be using them for future job.
Moving soil with wheelbarrow - all tools supplied.
$40
Ascot Vale VIC, Australia
18th May 2025
Task is for today $40 per hour Moving approx 4 cubic meters of soil - all tools provided. Payment by the hour. Start asap and finish approx 5.30 today


Fast. Good communication Would hire again.
Labourer to spread soil
$40
Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
14th May 2025
$40/hour Spread loose soil to planterboxes on ground floor and level 1. must have ABN


Great guy and worker!
Soil moved
$170
Northcote VIC, Australia
6th May 2025
Need soil removed from a lightwell to outside.


Great job, very happy.
Move one cubic m of crushed rock into trench for water pipe
$300
Northcote VIC, Australia
13th Apr 2025
Fill trench with one cubic meter of crushed rock Must be done today as dirt will be removed tommorriw


Punctual and efficient
Dig up and remove garden soil
$400
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
12th Apr 2025
Dig out old soil and roots and take it all away. The area is about 2.5m x 3m. It will need to be excavated by about 20cm . Will need your own equipment . Picks , shovels , wheelbarrows whatever. Can drive a trailer up close. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Need a fit person to shovel some rubble and dirt and barrow it out
$140
Ripponlea VIC, Australia
10th Apr 2025
No tools or equipment required, just some muscle to shovel some rubble and sandy soil into a barrow and out into the trailer. $35/hr probably take 4 hours, happy to do $140 fixed price also.
Moving two large rocks in my garden
$150
Toorak VIC 3142, Australia
17th Mar 2025
Move to large rocks. Only have to move 25 metres. Will take at least 2 strong people


Nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend
Soil removal
$50
Balaclava VIC, Australia
12th Mar 2025
Removal of turf/soil. Approximately 20 bin bags.
Help me fill a skip with soil
$50
Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
23rd Feb 2025
I need someone to help me fill a skip with soil. Using a shovel and wheelbarrow. Offering $50 per hour with reasonable breaks. It's tiring work so need to be pretty strong and have good work boots.


Nick was great! Really nice guy
I need soil removed
$80
Albert Park VIC, Australia
11th Feb 2025
We have about 1m3 of soil that was dug out of the back yard and need it removed. Currently on the verge in a series of smaller bags able to be lifted by one person.


Melissa was great! Clear direct communication and a fair price. Thank you.
Removal of soil
$500
Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia
10th Feb 2025
About 10 tonnes of topsoil, no hard digging required, was garden bed that was spread under pavers as a place to store it, not packed down. Easy access with laneway on side and back of property. Gate is 1.2m wide
Gardenbed soil removal
$300
Flemington VIC 3031, Australia
9th Jan 2025
Soil removal of a garden bed in Flemington. Need soil shovelled out and removed from the property. 4metres x 80cm


Excellent work, efficient and punctual.