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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in North East Melbourne

Perform the task on the same day even though it was challenging. Thank you

Move crush rock from pavement to backyard

$200

Great service from Aaron. The job was harder than expected and Aaron worked hard to move my very heavy pots from my place to just the right spot in their new home. Thanks Aaron.

Help moving some pot plants between two local houses

$40

Friendly, quick, efficient and skilled - highly recommended - thanks Dominic

Move 1/2 cubic metre of paving slate.

$300

Informative and friendly!

Concreting backyard

$10

Very honest and hard working , lucky to find him , I highly recommend him , i give him 10 star if I could 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Putting top solid and the back and side of the house

$400

On time. Did great job.

Removal of soil from front driveway

$100

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

$147 - $312

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$147

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$220

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$312

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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

Soil/rubbish removal

$50

Wollert VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Hi I've dug up my front landscaping and need the soil/building scraps/rock removed

Small path plain concreting job size: 3.5m x 1.2m no reo needed

$500

Macleod VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

typical path 100mm thick from driveway to verandah steps as shown in picture . Easy access at front of house. Need simple formwork but can prepare area to 100+mm depth - easy - as soil is not hard. Dimensions shown in picture attached.

Labor work Shifting garden soil, ground soil. Crashed rock

$250

Epping VIC 3076, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Labor work Shift garden 3 m3 from front to back. Shift soil from backyard and put in the bin located front by wheelbarrow. Soil are mix of soil grass and stone . 5 m3 of cracked rock shift from front to backyard Shift few concrete brick (see picture) from front to backyard

Digging soil to prepare for footpath

$200

Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

27th Oct 2025

We need soil to be dug up to prepare for footpath creation. Area of work approx 40 square meters.

Labor work shift soil and crash rock by Wheelbarrow

$200

Epping VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Labor work shift soil from backyard to front ( backyard soil not in the picture, I am gigging now) and put in the bin Soil next to bin need to put in the bin Shift crash rock from front to backyard by Wheelbarrow

Labor work, at the backyard and front yard

$250

Epping VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Labor work Shift ground soil ( mix of soil grass and stone from the backyard garden) and put in the bin located at the front, can be used wheelbarrow Level the ground ( need to remove grass from roots , see in the picture, approximately6-8 SM area need 3-5 cm meter soil to dig to make the ground level. Whatever grass and soil rubbish will generate need to be put in the bin located at the front by wheelbarrow Shift Crash rock from the driveway to backyard See the picture for quantity Bring your shovel

Need labourer to move dirt and level ground

$250

South Morang VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

I have approx 60sq meter area where I need to move dirt from back yard to front and level it using crush rock. I will be working I just need another person to help me out, can pay around $25/h

Move & Spread 5m³ Soil + Level Backyard

$300

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

24th Oct 2025

Hi! I need help preparing my backyard for new grass. Around 5 cubic metres of soil/topsoil will be delivered to my driveway, and I need it moved to the backyard and spread evenly. Scope of Work: ✔ Wheelbarrow soil from nature strip near frontyard/driveway to backyard (through side gate) ✔ Spread soil evenly across approx. 200 sqm backyard ✔ Help in raking the soil to level and smooth the surface ✔ Help with spreading grass seeds evenly across the area ✔ Clean up pathways/driveway after soil movement is complete Access & Conditions: • Easy access via side gate • Ground is flat • Green bin provided for any debris I will provide: ✅ Soil (5m³ delivered beforehand) ✅ Grass seeds ✅ Hose/water access ✅ Green bin You bring: 🔹 Wheelbarrow 🔹 Shovel 🔹 Rake 🔹 Gloves (optional)

Move Bluestone Pitchers from front of house to backyard

$140

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

21st Oct 2025

I have ordered 80 Bluestone Pitchers for making steps in my backyard, however they will only be delivered in the front of my house in the nature strip by a truck. So they need to be hand held and put in a wheel barrow and then dropped in my backyard. I have a 1.2m backyard door. Great if the person can bring their own wheel barrow otherwise I can arrange one.

Soil removal

$150

Greensborough VIC, Australia

19th Oct 2025

Removal of 2 m3 of soil/rock.

Noah worked in with our schedule and did a great job removing some excess soil from our property.

Wheelbarrow/shovelling crushed rock to sides of house

$100

Wallan VIC 3756, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Needing someone for two hours to wheelbarrow and shovel, crushed rocks and take them to the sides of the house

Move a dirt pile

$150

Diamond Creek VIC, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Need a pile of dirt that’s grown over in my front yard graded smooth. Area is approximately 2m x 2m. Can just be pushed out into existing grassed area.

Two piles of soil need to spread at the front of house

$100

Epping VIC 3076, Australia

12th Oct 2025

Two small pile of soil need to spread at the front of house

Scrap and remove dirt tennis court

$150

Plenty VIC, Australia

6th Oct 2025

Scrap top and remove dirt on site

Remove 4cbm of soil

$650

Preston VIC, Australia

3rd Oct 2025

Need someone to remove around 4cbm of soil. Good access to the property if using a bobcat.

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

Dirt/soil removal

$100

Preston VIC 3072, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Soil dug out from backyard needing to be disposed of

Vlad is a legend. Thank you for your prompt and professional service. Zoran

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

Moving sand from driveway to back yard (wheelbarrow)

$5

Beveridge VIC 3753, Australia

24th Aug 2025

I need 8m3 moved from driveway to the backyard using wheelbarrow.