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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in North East Melbourne

Ontime and very hard working did the job in 5 hours. Well done Matt!

Labouring Tasks: Moving and spreading Top Soil

$200

Very friendly, efficient and hard worker

2 - 3 hours gardening today

$100

Good job done

Help with landscaping - moving soil

$300

Anthony did an excellent job with this task. Couldn't be happier. He communicated well, visited quickly, arrived on time, and finished the job quickly. He also went above and beyond to rake the soil out smoothly and left the site very neat and tidy afterwards. Perfect!

Move and distribute pile of topsoil

$150

Great service and really nice to deal with. She completed a demanding job really well

Remove dirt

$250

excellent job. went above and beyond for us.

Dirt/soil removal

$700

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

$139 - $300

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$139

median

$216

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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 North East Melbourne

We need 100mm taken off the top of our grass/dirt and put into a skip

$700

Eltham North VIC 3095, Australia

8th Jan 2026

We need 100mm taken off the top of the dirt/grass in our backyard. The measurements are roughly 6m x 18m The skip will be provided by us and will be located in the front yard. Approx 40m from the backyard to the skip

Dirt shovelled into skip

$200

Viewbank VIC, Australia

21st Dec 2025

Need dirt shovelled from the pile in the photos into the skip about 3-4m away. Have a wheelbarrow and shovel you can use

Hard landscaping - Spread river stones

$100

Montmorency VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2025

2 or 3 hours work to help me move and spread 1/2 cubic metre small riverstones. Move from driveway up path to side garden. No skills required - just strength. I have a wheelbarrow but if you have one even better. Monday 15th or Tuesday 16th preferred but flexible. Hourly rates accepted.

Moving 1 cubic metre of soil to backyard

$85

Heidelberg West VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2025

I’m getting 1 cubic metre of soil delivered to my driveway at 8:00am on Thursday 11 December. I need someone to: -Move the soil approx. 30 metres to my backyard (flat concrete path access) - Spread and level it in preparation for turf installation - wheelbarrow and shovel provided, or bring your own if preferred The job must be completed on Thursday. Looking for someone reliable and experienced with similar work. Please quote your price and availability.

Jason gave good advice and tips on the next stage of my project

Remove soil and add crusher dust

$250

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Remove 100mm of soil and then bring in crusher dust and spread it out so I can compact it and lay synthetic grass. You need to dispose of the soil. I will have the crusher dust here ready to bring in. First area is 3 metres x 5.5 metres Second area is 3 metres x 2.5 metres Small dingo or small bobcat suited.

Remove fill soil from my vacant land as seen on Picture

$600

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

6th Dec 2025

There is fill soil damped on my vacant lot with easy access to tracks or bobcat. I want this removed WED or THU this week. The soil is not contaminated with rubbish and is loose. Skip not provided from my end

Move crushed rock and dirt

$500

Watsonia North VIC, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

I need about 1.5 cubic meters of crushed rock and 3m of soil moved by wheelbarrow from front to back of house and shovelled behind a retaining wall to fill it.

Ben did a great job. Nice guy, reliable, hassle free. Thanks.

Soil removal

$150

Ivanhoe East, Victoria

29th Nov 2025

Take away about 1 cubic meter of clean soil with some grass in it. Removed for the creation of a garden path. Already in pile with easy access.

Stuart is always great. On time and super clean.

Boring for 25mm conduit under a 3m driveway.

$500

Lower Plenty, Victoria

28th Nov 2025

Bore under a 3m driveway for 25mm conduit.

Flatten and fill soil that I will be providing

$10

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Flatten and fill soil that I will be providing

Tilling backyard soil

$200

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Need someone for turning/rotating soil of backyard garden around 50 sqm. And mixing with gypsum( I supplied the gypsum. 5~10 cm depth needed See sample of work that I've already done

Remove crushed rock

$150

Mill Park VIC, Australia

22nd Nov 2025

Need someone with a trailer to pick up crushed rock from two garden beds. I’ll help shovel it into the trailer. The trailer can be parked right next to the garden beds.

10 metre cubed skip bin hire

$450

Preston VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Need a 10 metre skip bin for a concrete demolition job.

Shovel mound of soil into skip bin

$100

Greensborough VIC, Australia

18th Nov 2025

Pile of dirt to be shoveled from driveway into skip bin close by. Wheelbarrow to help complete the job quickly

Great job, arrived on time as requested and finished the job 👌

Pushing wheelbarrows

$250

Mernda VIC, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Need to push wheelbarrows to skip bin, removing soil 6cubic metre. No digging as there is an excavator on site

Help me remove topsoil and barrow it for 2 hours

$50

Reservoir VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Digging loose and moving some top soil by wheel barrow. 2 hour job

Move soil in backyard

$100

Diamond Creek, Victoria

5th Nov 2025

Move soil from trailer into backyard.

Great communication and easy to work with

Soil Removal - 2 cubic meters

$200

Preston VIC, Australia

24th Sep 2025

I will be removing the top layer of grass from my garden. Will end up with Approx 1.5 - 2 cubic meters of soil/grass. Accessible by ute or trailer. Images not available as I have not dug it up yet.

Great communication. Great job. Great guy. Highly recommended.

Removal of dirt n 5bags of garden rocks/soil

$150

Lalor VIC 3075, Australia

14th Sep 2025

Need 4bags garden rocks/soil and dirt removed.

A+ service. Cleaned the area aswell

I need dirt moved from a pile into a garden bed

$150

Reservoir VIC, Australia

4th Sep 2025

I need dirt/compost moved from a one square metre pile into a garden bed around 10 m worth distance in a backyard

Sean was prompt and completed the task just as described and wanted, would reccomend for gardening/landscaping needs