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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in North East Melbourne

Andrew was a great help today . Highly recommend

Shifting sand around the yard about 5 hrs work approx .

$200

Great guy, very professional and down to earth. Would highly recommend Shawn.. Very helpful and considerate..

Dig up and remove gravel rock from my backyard

$200

Spot on! Freindly, on time and exactly what I was after, highly reccomend

Loading stockpile of soil and grass from naturestrip into a skip bin

$150

Thx for the extra work

Soil removal

$250

Brilliant work - got me out of trouble on short notice. Quick work and high quality.

Shovel and barrow 2 cubic metres of gravel, install weed mat

$350

Worthy of your money. Honest, capable, easy to chat with,reasonable and flexible.

Move about 1-3 cubic meters of soil

$80

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

$160 - $335

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$160

median

$225

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$335

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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

Move to back yard

$150

Lower Plenty VIC 3093, Australia

18th Jun 2026

Moved to from front yard to back yard. 3 crates upto 70kg each. Grass, slight slop and 2 steps.

Shovel soil into wheelbarrow and distribute through garden

$200

Heidelberg VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Shovel soil from the driveway into a wheel barrow and distribute through garden

Andrew was very efficient and tireless. Would 100% recommend

Move dirt asap

$500

Wollert VIC, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Need dirt moved think it’s 2 loads Not to dirty

3m3 of sandy loam from my driveway spread over my backyard lawn.

$200

Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I'm getting 3 cubic metres of sandy loam dumped in my driveway. I need to move it and spread it over my sodden backyard lawn. I have a wheelbarrow and trolley and tools/spades. I need someone fitter than me to help me get it done. Would like it done this weekend so I get my driveway back.

Lovely polite manner, pleasure to work with.

Bobcat (concrete slap) and mowing land

$250

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

9th Jun 2026

mowing land and removing some concrete blocks. Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Kanga operator today

$250

Watsonia North VIC 3087, Australia

29th May 2026

Hi, im after someone with a Kanga to run some dirt from machine to bin for a couple of hours today Established property so care must me taken

Move crushed rock around job site

$300

Preston VIC, Australia

28th May 2026

Crush rock at the front of the job site need it moved around the site

Move 4 tonne of firewood

$400

Wallan VIC, Australia

17th May 2026

I am getting 4 tonne of wood delivered and I need it moved from the drive way to the back yard and stacked neatly

Great communication, didn't stop and completed the job within 2 hours!! So impressed with Peters work, wouldn't hesitate to use him again

Need help with wheel barrowing soil at hourly rate

$50

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

17th May 2026

Need help in wheelborrowing soil and bluestone rocks and laying grass. Happy to pay hourly rate of $50 per hour.

Excellent work wheelbarrowing the soil and bluestone rocks. Charlie was very nice, hardworking and professional throughout the job. Really happy with the effort and the way everything was handled. Highly recommend!

Soil removal

$500

Mernda VIC, Australia

13th May 2026

Hi I got a small job in Mernda, need to remove soil from side on the house and dump it in front yard soil is accessible via wheelbarrow . Also need a fence door.

Fast communication and very satisfactory work. Will recommend him always.

Soil moved from garden bed 2100cm L x 70cm W x 30cm D to lawn

$200

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia

10th May 2026

Soil moved from a garden bed to another part of the garden.

Paul was friendly and on time, understood the job and completed it in a timely manner. Site was left clean. Very happy with Paul and the work he did for me

Dingo Operator Required for soil removal 2 hours work

$500

Preston VIC, Australia

5th May 2026

Dingo machine and operator. Help required to pull out a garden bed into a 2m2 skip bin. Take about 6 runs up and down the driveway.

Shovelling soil and mulch

$90

Lalor VIC 3075, Australia

27th Apr 2026

Shovelling soil and mulch from driveway into wheelbarrows and moving to designated area in front yard. I will also be doing this but require assistance to do this job. I require someone for 3 hours commencing at 10am. I will provide equipment and part of the labour.

Push barrows of concrete

$300

South Morang VIC 3752, Australia

25th Apr 2026

Push barrows of concrete 3 cubic meters. Be onsite at 7.30am

He did as required and left the job nice and clean very happy with his work.

Spread pile of dirt

$100

Beveridge VIC 3753, Australia

21st Apr 2026

Hi... I need this pile of dirt spread out with a dingo/little bobcat... grass has grown on top of it...There is one larger and one smaller pile

Soil transfer

$300

Eltham North VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

I have a area that is a old garden bed, the soil in the bed needs to be moved to the upper area of my property. This doesn't allow machinery due to access. The soil amount is 10m length 1.9m wide with approv height of 10cm-15cm The soil needs to be moved approx 30m to an property boundry line which is on an incline. I can provide shovels and 1 wheelbarrow, or bring your own tools.

Leveling top soil

$200

Doreen VIC, Australia

17th Apr 2026

Helping to Leveling top soil with my help in the backyard and moving this soil to the backyard

Peter was very prompt, great communication with what was needed to be done and how. Went above and beyond and is such a nice guy!

Move rocks - labour required

$200

Lalor VIC, Australia

6th Apr 2026

Move the rocks from this pile to this area here and spread the out evenly. Rock sizes are safari oversized from soilworx 50 mm to 130mm. I can provide 2 shovels and a wheel barrow for your help or you can provide what you have. I estimate there is just under 1 cubic metre of rocks.

Great outcome and thought about the job would look

Garden work, removing rocks from garden

$100

South Morang, Victoria

4th Apr 2026

I need the small rocks to be moved from the fro t garden to the side of the drive way which is 2.5 meters long and 1 meter wide and I've done some of the job already. If you need a shovel, please bring your own. I don't have any equipment. I have the beach trolley to use as a wheelbarrow

Move pebbles next door

$150

Diamond Creek VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Move pebbles in a wheelbarrow from my house to next door

Luigi was fantastic , hard working and very professional