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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Outer East Melbourne
Awesome job! Thank you
Move soil/ from back yard to front yard
$200
Great service on such short notice
Remove soil
$500
Thank you so much we’re very happy with your work. Highly recommend 👌🏼
Dig and remove dirt 3-4 square cubic meter
$200
Excellent job, highly recommend.
Levelling of dirt
$750
Anthony was polite, hard working and went above and beyond in the required task. Very happy to recommend to others or have Anthony for another task in the future.
Move three concrete planters with soil 2 km distance.
$150
Great job, happily recommend!
Move spoil
$360
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Outer East Melbourne
$150 - $300
low
$150
median
$219
high
$300
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Outer East Melbourne
based on 82 reviews
4.94
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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
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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 Outer East Melbourne
Moving 3.5-4 Cubic meter of Pebbles from Parking's front to Garden
$200
Chirnside Park VIC, Australia
21st Feb 2026
Approx 3.5-4 cubic metres of pebbles (20mm) needs to be moved from frontside of the parking to the backyard (direct access to the garden) and spread over the garden beds. The garden strip area to be covered with pebbles is ~40 sqm. The job needs to be done on Saturday Morning 28th Feb, or Saturday Morning 7th March, as the pebbles will be delivered on the same day's Morning. We do need a barrow, as we do NOT have one. So, the required equipment needs to be provided by you. Please let me know your offers. Thanks. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Top soil spread in back yard approx 3 m
$250
Warranwood VIC, Australia
20th Feb 2026
Garden bed of topsoil ( approx 2-3 metres) to be relocated and spread in back yard,undulations from a couple of tree removals to also be levelled. I will provide ride on mower with tip trailer to assist with the soil moving Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Help move crushed rock
$90
Croydon VIC, Australia
20th Feb 2026
Needing assistance moving crushed rock in wheelbarrow From the front yard to back yard. Required for 2 hours work.
Jake was fantastic to work with. He was punctual, hardworking and required very little direction. He just got on with the job and did it really well. Highly recommend and would definitely use him again.
Dirt removal via wheel barrow to skip bin
$400
Vermont South VIC, Australia
19th Feb 2026
Need 2x labourers to move loose dirt from on the ground via wheelbarrow into skip bin.
Gardening
$200
Heathmont VIC 3135, Australia
13th Feb 2026
Updated We need approx 1.5 of sand moved into yard (front and back) and spread evenly
Hard worker- did a great job
5 pallets of tiles moved from front yard to back yard.
$120
Heathmont VIC, Australia
13th Feb 2026
I have 5 pallets need moved to rear of house. Can be done via off road forklift or hand.
Amazing guy did a great job will definitely hire again thank you
Gravel moved
$400
Warranwood VIC, Australia
8th Feb 2026
Carting wheel barrows of gravel to a path around the back of the house Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Transfer soil to 5 garden beds
$200
Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia
6th Feb 2026
Transfer soil to 5 garden beds Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Roatry hoeing
$200
Mitcham VIC, Australia
3rd Feb 2026
roatry hoeing 60sqm front garden , soil 10 inch depth
Shift woodchip mulch 2metres
$150
Seville VIC, Australia
1st Feb 2026
About 2 cubic metre pile of woodchips need to be shifted off driveway to a pile 2 metres away.
Gerard is a great worker. He was flexible about dates and times and responded very quickly to messages. He is very punctual. He is friendly, pleasant and works fast and to a very high standard with great attention to detail. He is highly recommended
I NEED DIRT REMOVED FROM SIDE OF PATH
$300
Boronia VIC, Australia
31st Jan 2026
In the photo attached you will see a path, i need a laborer to remove the dirt beside path roughly 50mm below the path and relocate the dirt to another part of the garden. The area is about 9m long and under 1m wide which then tapers to 0. ***Also can this be done on the weekends?
Move rocks
$150
Mount Evelyn VIC, Australia
29th Jan 2026
Rocks moved from driveway
Need landscaping rocks moved from drive way to backyard.
$150
Mount Evelyn, Victoria
29th Jan 2026
I need 4 large landscaping rocks moved from the drive way to the backyard, will require machinery, unless you can break them up
Moving pebbles to skip bin
$100
Ringwood North VIC, Australia
25th Jan 2026
Pebbles moved from garden beds and transferred to skip bin on nature strip Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Move 2 cubic meters of soil
$250
Ringwood VIC, Australia
24th Dec 2025
2 cubic meters of soil - moved from driveway down to back of property in garden beds, involving stairs (pictured) I’ll have the soil delivered between 8-12pm Bring your own wheel barrow
Peter was fantastic to work with - easy going, great communicator, and eye for detail. Thanks Peter
Placed crushed rock down to side path of house
$100
Boronia VIC, Australia
30th Nov 2025
I’d like some extra crushed rock placed down to one side of the house
Job well done and great with communication
Physical labour outdoor job to move stone & dirt piles to skip
$250
Croydon VIC 3136, Australia
16th Nov 2025
Need a pile of stones, dirt and bits of broken up concrete etc moved from our backyard into a large skip in the front yard. Person must be physically fit and able to shovel heavy contents into a 6 cubic metre bin (skip). We can provide 1 wheelbarrow and 2 x shovels - otherwise you're welcome to bring your own. Must have / bring own gloves and suitable boots to carry work out in; ground is concreted from backyard to side gate, then uneven/ sloped grass to the skip. Person(s) would be working on their own to do this.
Fantastic work ethic, hard working and reliable. Highly recommend and would hire his services again.
Level backyard and front
$700
Ringwood North VIC, Australia
16th Oct 2025
Need front yard, backyard and side levelled For turf. I will provide approx 14 meters of fresh soil, and toppings to be spread. Side access is only 1700 wide, the rest of the yard is very acessable. You will need a skid steer and smidge bar. Max height of skid access is 2140. If your machine does not fit the 1700 I will hire a dingo. You will still need your skid steer for the rest but I will hire the dingo for the side. Job will take approx 8 hours. I will arrange soil, toppings and a bin for poor soil to be removed. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Professional, prompt, high quality. Went above and beyond. Highly recommend.
Need to move the underfloor access gate from front to side
$250
Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia
19th Sep 2025
Hi, we need to move the underfloor access gate from front yo side of the weatherboard house (on stumps) in ferntree gully
Lin’s a great carpenter - awesome work!
Crushed gravel removal
$100
Chirnside Park VIC, Australia
5th Sep 2025
Remove old Lilydale toppings. Complied on front lawn Less than a cubic metre
Thank you for helping us remove this gravel from our front yard. Quick and reliable.









