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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in North East Melbourne

We are lucky to have met Steve! He was reliable, very on task and professional and easy to deal. I highly recommend Steve to anyone.

Concreting Small ramp

$200

Mahmoud came so quick and did a great job! Very happy.

Dirt removal

$80

Hard working clean and polite highly recommend

Shovel 4 cubic meters scoria into raised garden beds

$200

Great work, got in and got the job done quickly!!

Removal of soil

$150

Andrew is a very nice guy, communicates well, very prompt, did the job well. Would definitely recommend.

Move pile of dirt into skip bin

$70

Awesome!!!! Reliable, friendly and incredibly hard working.

Move crush rock into back

$70

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

$130 - $300

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$130

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$201

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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

Remove garden rocks and soil

$150

Preston VIC, Australia

26th May 2025

Remove and dispose of all rocks and some soil from garden bed

Dirt dug long side of house limit space for wheelbarrow

$400

St Andrews VIC 3761, Australia

12th May 2025

Remove dirt from side off .digging . Bucket it out

Skip bin for hire

$1,000

Epping VIC, Australia

11th May 2025

NEED SKIP BIN FOR HIRE. 30 cubic meter skip bin. Can pick up after 3 days. Need Invoice as well.

Earthworks & Soil Removal

$9,999

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

8th May 2025

Need to excavate & dispose approx. 30 cubic meters over 160m2 of soil. Currently approx. 8t of soil dug out and stockpiled also need to be removed.

Labourer needed tomorrow 9-10am

$5

Reservoir VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2025

Need someone to push wheelbarrows tomorrow 1m3 of concrete and less then a 10 metre walk No experience needed but must be able to push a wheelbarrow Jobs in reservoir Onsite 9-10am but will only be 15-20mins of actual work

Move rock pile/labour

$120

Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

15th Apr 2025

I have a pile of fine crushed rock i need moved further down the property and spread. shovels and wheelbarrow are available.

Good worker, skilled and efficient

Move dirt from side of house to behind outdoor fireplace

$150

Diamond Creek, Victoria

14th Apr 2025

Move a small pile of dirt (1m3 max) from side of house up some steps to mounded area in between plants and rock wall as per photos.

Remove dirt and rubble from backyard

$400

Heidelberg Heights VIC, Australia

13th Apr 2025

Removal of old dirt and rubble from tiered back yard. Would need to be done by hand due to being on second tier. There is good access to the back yard.

In need of 3 people who can push wheelbarrows of concrete

$900

Wallan VIC 3756, Australia

11th Apr 2025

Need 3 people to push wheel barrow of concrete 300 cash each person

Wheelbarrow and digging work - 3 hrs friday (approx 3pm to 6pm)

$180

Diamond Creek, Victoria

10th Apr 2025

Need someone to shovel dirt and move wheelbarrow of soil/plants etc for 1 day working from approx 7am to 3pm. All tools provided. Must be done this saturday 12th.

Brendan was punctual and worked well.

Rotary hoe area of approx 50 sqm

$200

Viewbank VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2025

I’m looking for someone to rotary hoe approximately 50sqm of compacted/clay heavy soil at the front of my house.

Ian was very easy to deal with. Lovely guy. Would happily ask him to do more work in the future.

Move 5m3 of soil from front to back yard

$350

Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia

26th Mar 2025

We are getting 5m3 of loam delivered and need help to move it from the front of the driveway to our backyard (approx 20m). Our driveway is a flat concrete driveway. Please don’t make an offer unless you are available to complete the job on Friday.

Punctual and got the job done efficiently. Thanks!

Move mulch

$250

Eltham VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2025

Move soil to garden beds - about 30 metres from pile. Also there is some mulch to move. I think it will take 4-5 hours to move. I have wheelbarrow, spade , gloves etc for you to use.

Took extra care in the quality of workmanship, excellent communication and hard working.

Soil Removal

$9,999

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

18th Mar 2025

8t of soil dug out and stockpiled

Provide wheelbarrow and shovel. Then haul sand to pit in backyard

$150

Briar Hill VIC, Australia

12th Mar 2025

I don’t have a barrow and shovel and I’m looking after the kids. Could you bring along a barrow and shovel and move the sand from the front driveway to the sandpit in the backyard. There are steps along the way

Great job. Nice guy!

Mini skip

$150

Ivanhoe East VIC 3079, Australia

28th Feb 2025

Need a mini skip for some soil no more than 2m3 Thanks

Remove Soil & dirt

$30

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

21st Feb 2025

Pick up soil & dirt of garden & few mosaics. They are packed as you can see in the picture.

Picked up removal items, perfectly.

Remove rock and soil

$1,200

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

17th Feb 2025

To be removed Rock with soil early in the morning.

I need soil removal

$120

Rosanna VIC 3084, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Remove 3-4 cubic meters of freshly dug soil from the backyard. You would need to take the soil and dump it somewhere.

Skip bin hire ASAP

$325

Bundoora VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2025

Hi, In need of a skip bin to be delivered possibly today if able! Looking at a 6 meter skip! Thanks!