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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Inner South Melbourne

Peter was amazingly fast. He moved 5m2 of dirt in 4 hours and worked incredibly hard! Thank you Peter

Help move 5m2 of soil from front to backyard

$120

Easy and quick service, thanks Glenn

Soil Removal

$80

I have just had the pleasure of working with Safi, what a gentleman & hard worker. He did an amazing job of distributing garden soil & mulch to both my front & back garden. Nothing was too much trouble - and the best part … he cleaned up totally after the job was finished. I would absolutely recommend Safi for any garden maintenance job without hesitation.

Put 3m of garden soil on garden beds

$350

Thank you guys for the job well done.

Remove soil

$100

Quick to respond. Turned up on time and got the job done quickly. Nothing to complain about here.

Remove soil from garden bed

$120

Jay was great- worked hard & did exactly what was asked.

Landscape labouring

$140

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

$129 - $305

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$129

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$202

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$305

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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

Spread pebbles ( backyard). Ormond

$250

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

13th May 2026

Looking for a labourer with a wheelbarrow to help spread approximately 0.5 cubic metres of pebbles in the backyard around the garden beds. Pebbles will already be delivered and ready on site. Job involves moving and evenly spreading the pebbles around the garden areas. Please bring your own wheelbarrow and basic tools if needed. Location: Ormond Preferred date: This week Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Brian and Rory did a fantastic job spreading the pebbles in our backyard. They were very quick, had great communication throughout the whole process, and cleaned everything up nicely after the work was completed. Very hardworking, reliable, and easy to deal with. Great team to work with — highly recommend them!

Mini dingo/Kanga/bobcat to level the soil on my property

$20

Hughesdale VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

Level all the soil on the property. Area to level is approximately 350-400m2. This includes the frontyard and backyard

Back fill soil and rock around pool and gardens large job

$500

Glen Iris VIC 3145, Australia

12th May 2026

Truck in soil and rock to back fill gardens and lawn area

Moving soil from neighbours driveway to back/side of our house.

$200

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

1st May 2026

Moving approx 1.5 cubic metres of soil from neighbours driveway to the back/side of our house. Some will be barrowed, some will have to be bucketed as there are stairs. We have shovels and wheelbarrows. Need done asap.

Very efficient, helpful and quick. Would highly recommend.

Moving of soil into planter boxes and moving debris from front to back

$150

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2026

Moving soil into planter boxes, most of this will need to be by bucket. Moving debris from front of house to back and putting into planter boxes.

Lovely man, very pleasant to work with.

Fill skip with volcanic rock from garden

$150

Sandringham VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2026

Fill in a hole with soil. Fill skip with garden rocks. Approx 3 hours work budgeted for.

Great help, would recommend highly

Move 3 cubic meters of mushroom compost to garden bed

$110

Glen Iris, Victoria

15th Apr 2026

Move compost in wheelbarrow (provided) and distribute across garden bed. 25m distance approx. shovel (provided). Refer photos.

Excellent job. Lovely guy.

Wheel barrow concrete

$10

Aspendale Gardens VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2026

Need a hand wheel barrowing concrete, 10-15m flat push. Got another person on barrows too, 3.5m3 easy one for a Saturday morning

Turned up worked hard highly recommend thanks Ongo

Labourer required to shovel dirt

$100

Mentone VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2026

Require garden labourer for a three hours to shovel dirt and clear debris - shovel dirt from garden beds into wheel barrow through metal grate to clear building debris

Stack Firewood

$150

Brighton VIC, Australia

8th Apr 2026

Move and stack firewood. Delivered in a loose pile, needs to be moved to backyard and stacked.

Super help. Friendly and thoughtful with the job. Cleaned after. Highly recommended

Moving small rocks

$100

Brighton VIC, Australia

30th Mar 2026

Moving0.5square metre toscano rocks from front yard to back yard of back town house,one hour job

Garden rock wheelbarrowed into yard

$150

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Need labour of garden rock wheelbarrowed into rear yard around 2 cubic meters Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Dylan is a great to deal With, professional and quick, a all round lovely fella

Wheel barrow concrete

$10

Aspendale Gardens VIC 3195, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Wheel barrow concrete must be able to push a wheel barrow full of concrete! Will have some one else pushing barrows too. 15m push once in you can go

Moving rocks to backyard.

$100

Brighton VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Moving rocks to back yard

Help moving a pygmy date palm 2.5m high from the ground to the car

$100

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Help removing the palm from the ground into the car, a lot of the digging has been done.

Move toscano rocks to back yard

$100

Brighton VIC, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Moving 4 cubic metre from front yard to back yard

Cart wheelboroughs of soil - Escavator to fill

$240

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

27th Feb 2026

**Job must be done Monday 2nd March 8-11am** Cart loads of soil out to skip bin- an Escavtor will fill the wheelborough. This is a 2 man job and one man is already sorted alternating one electric and one manual wheel borough. After soil removed carting back the other way 2cubic meters of crushed rock and spread out. Escavator on site will fill wheelboroughs each way. Cart lengh approx 30m. Price offered per man. 3 hours @ $80ph

Reliable. Would use again

Garden work shovelling dirt into skip

$100

Brighton East VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I need you to help me shovel dirt into a 2 m² skip. BYO shovel and large bucket or wheelbarrow. Basically just a labour job. Need it done today.

Zac was fantastic. Friendly, on time, and great communication throughout. He worked like an absolute machine for two hours straight moving dirt and heavy pavers without stopping. Genuine top bloke. Highly recommend.

Mix Soil and Compost and Put in Beds

$80

Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia

13th Dec 2025

I have three batches of compost that need mixing and shovelling into garden beds close by. Have tools to do the job here.

Really lovely guy, did a good job and was kind to my kiddo

Remove dirt partially from garden bed and top up with fresh soil

$100

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Remove part of the dirty from the garden bed and top up with 1 cubic meter of fresh soil

MJ and Tanu are amazing to deal with. MJ has a lots of knowledge in plants and got the job done perfectly!