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"Brian and Rory did a fantastic job spreading the pebbles in our backyard. They were very quick, had great communication ..."
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"Ongo was awesome. So helpful and keen to help :) would book again! "
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"Great guy, efficient and did a great job. Highly recommend. "
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"Dylan was wonderful. He arrived on time, did the work with a smile! Very accommodating, would highly recommend! Would us..."
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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
median
$202
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$305
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Inner South Melbourne
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4.94
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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 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!









