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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in North East Melbourne

Great work. Jonathon very professional and did a great job. Would use anytime

Aggregate/dirt removal

$250

Perfect job

Move 3 cubic meters of crush rock.

$300

Very nice people! Very tidy and neat. Super on time! Highly recommend Co B.

Moving pebbles to back of the house

$100

Hard working

Wheelbarrow 6m garden soil to vegetable patch

$350

Excellent service with prompt response and really appreciate that he prioritised my work before the other task he already took on request as I had a hard deadline.

Soil and rock removal from land before construction can start

$150

100% recommend. Came on time, did a good job, cleaned up afterwards and was a nice bloke.

Labourer to transport material from driveway down hill.

$120

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

$160 - $350

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$160

median

$230

high

$350

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in North East Melbourne

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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 5 cubic metres of soil/mulch

$300

Mernda VIC 3754, Australia

11th Sep 2026

I have 2.5 cubic metres of garden soil and 2.5 cubic metres of garden mulch to be moved to 2 different locations. There is easy access to my backyard and the mulch and garden soil is very close to the garden beds. The soil and mulch will need to be spread over the 2 current garden beds.

Backyard filling with soil

$500

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

8th Sep 2026

There is 8 m3 soil and it need to be carried with wheelbarrow inside home. The distance from front door to the back is 25 metres. Also the soil has to be pressed as well. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Help me renove some rubbish and soil

$150

Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

5th Sep 2026

I have 2 wheelbarrows with some soil and rubbish, they are around half full

Mark was amazing! Even helped me clear some extra stuff I hadn't put in the ad. 10/ 10 reccomend

Crushed rock moving with wheel barrow

$300

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

3rd Sep 2026

4m crushed rock to move with wheel barrow to back yard

Help to move soil and fill big hole in backyard

$100

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

We have had soil delivered to back alley way, to be barrowed into backyard to fill trampoline pit

An absolute pleasure to deal with. Helpful, hardworking and a lovely young man

Dirt removal or feathering out of approx 6m3

$350

Plenty VIC 3090, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Need someone to feather out approx 6m3 of dirt on land.

Absolute Legend. Punctual honest and reliable. Will definitely use again.

Soil moved

$400

Montmorency VIC 3094, Australia

28th Aug 2026

I need 10 cubes of soil moved from the top of my property to the bottom. Measurements in picture. Roughly 35m. You will be taking the soil down hill- see the steepness in the photos. You will need a team of 2. Will take 2 days

Can’t explain how amazing Kevin is. True legend and hard worker!!!!!!!!!

Move rock with wheelbarrow

$200

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

19th Aug 2026

Move rock from driveway to side of house and into back yard. put down some weed mat first. Have wheel barrow, shovels, weed mat and cutting tools on site. Is 1 cubic meter of rock.

Peter was on time and got the job done quick. Would recommend him for any landscaping works.

Small square of concrete & dirt moved.

$250

Wallan VIC 3756, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Small square of concrete made in front yard. Pile of dirt somewhat levelled and moved around to backyard backyard.

Totally unscrewed my day. Very efficient.

Soil remove

$500

Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Digging soil in basement and move outside

Wheelbarrowing garden soil delivery to backyard/front yard Kingsbury

$125

Kingsbury VIC 3083, Australia

28th Jul 2026

We are receiving a large garden soil delivery (6m3) and need 5 hours of help distributing delivered soil from driveway to the back yard/front yard of a flat 470m2 residential block between 10am-4pm (you can decide when you take up to 1 hour of breaks). You will need to provide your own wheelbarrow and shovel. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

My husband and I found Chris a lovely chap who was wonderfully efficient in getting through the job at hand. He even helped us with a couple of side extras (including making holes in two clay gardening pots, laying mulch). We were very appreciative of his work ethic and kindness.

Labouring move soil 8 cubic mtrs wheel barrow from front to back

$200

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

23rd Jul 2026

Move soil top soil light . From the front of the house to the back of house

Sheet rock

$200

Heidelberg West VIC 3081, Australia

21st Jul 2026

Need a small piece of cieling done

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.

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

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 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