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Level Front Yard

$300

Fantastic job! Arrived promptly. Well equipped to to the job. Very tidy cleanup! A pleasure to do business with.

Remove about 1 cubic metre soil/plant material on footpath

$150

Great help moving soil from old lawn. In and out in no time and kept everything so clean. Also picked Bryers great landscape mind for gardening tips- absolute legend

Take away this soil

$100

very gd worker thx so much Muhammad All Home Property Maintenance

Labour work required

$5

Tui did a great job, and was especially efficient, clean and tidy. He left the site in perfect condition after the job - thanks!

I need 2 cubic metres of dirt removed from my house.

$600

Did a great job, exactly what I wanted. Really appreciate getting help in the garden from someone who loves gardens and plants

Barrowing rocks and gravel into a skip

$300

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

$148 - $328

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$148

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$220

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$328

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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 Melbourne

Soil preparation for new garden

$100

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Move 1.6m2 soil from driveway, through the garage and into the courtyard. Mix through the existing soil in preparation for new plants. Courtyard area is 36m2. I have started loosening the soil and am about halfway through.

Jack and his mate Hugo were hard working, friendly and very reasonable to deal with. Highly recommend

Laborer needed tonight- to shovel these rocks into the gate area

$100

Windsor VIC, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Need done tonight asap Shovel these rocks into the gate area I have shovels I have wheel burrow Just need labour It’s about 1 hour work

Ben is a former athlete with a superior physical make up. Hence if you require work that is physically demanding he will be able to undertake it at twice the normal rate of a regular human. Top bloke, honest, hardworking and of admirable character.

Labourer to spread rocks

$200

Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

15th Dec 2025

Need to spread these rocks And also move some to another area nearby - with a wheel-burrow Hourly rate I have a shovel and a rake I don’t have a wheelbarrow Ideally you have a wheelbarrow

Sam worked for me performing garden labouring and moving furniture. Sam and his colleague Christian are the best Airtaskers I have hired over the 5 years of use. Clear communication, hard working, punctual, honest. The reviews Sam has here are genuine and all the reviews and stars are hard earned. Hiring the right person matters, I fully recommend Sam and Christian.

Gardening - spread 20mm screened aggregate

$200

Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

15th Dec 2025

Per photos Need done today Need to spread this 20mm screen aggregate I have rake and shovel Ideally you have a wheelbarrow Per hour rate Need to move some aggregate to the small front and side areas also Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Remove 1cubic meter of soil (ready for shovelling)

$100

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

14th Dec 2025

Approximately 1cubic meter of garden soil Ready to go at 1-2pm today

Remove crushed rock

$100

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

14th Dec 2025

Courtyard has excess crushed rock. Need it removed beforr a trampoline is put up ) which would impede access).i estimate 3 wheelbarrows worth but not certain. I don’t have a wheelbarrow.

Filling a skip with some dirt/soil. 2 hours of shovel work

$100

Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Shovelling and moving dirt into a skip. About2 hours of work

Very hard worker. Will be using Abdullah again for sure

Labouring, shovelling dirt into a skip bin

$45

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

12th Dec 2025

Loading soil into a skip bin 3 cubic metres. Please dont ask for photos. The job is as advertised shovelling dirt into a skip bin, shovel and wheelbarrow provideed. Accept the job or choose not to. Approx 3- 5 hrs work @ $45 p hour. Skip bin arrives at 7-9 am.

Earth moving

$1,200

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

10th Dec 2025

I need someone with a truck and a digger to remove and dispose of approximately 10 cubic metres of excavated soil

Hand sort soil / roots

$300

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Hand sort a pile of soil / roots. Pile roots up for removal and back fill soil into garden bed.

Move garden soil to a skip

$200

Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia

5th Dec 2025

There’s a big pile of soil that’s been excavated sitting in the middle of my back garden. I have a skip bin at the front garden. The soil needs shovelled into a barrow, wheeled to the front and emptied into the skip. I only have one barrow and spade and shovel . If you can bring your own shovel and barrow, and safety equipment, I will help.

Help in the garden moving sand and crushed rock

$180

Richmond VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2025

- Help moving some sand and crushed rock to a driveway - This is for 3 hours labour - Needs to be done early tomorrow morning

Chris was absolutely amazing and did a great job digging out my driveway and preparing for paving

Distribute 2m3 of soil around garden

$150

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

6th Oct 2025

We're getting roughly 30sqm of concrete removed on Tuesday then are getting 2 cubic metres of soil delivered Wednesday morning. Need someone to spread it where the concrete used to be The earth probably needs some aerating before the soil goes down. We have a normal garden fork but if you want to bring an aerator/tiller that might help.

Fantastic work. Will be asking Daniel for help again!

Put 1.8 cubic meters of soil in skip bin

$90

Port Melbourne, Victoria

16th Sep 2025

the task involves shoveling around 1.8 cubic meters of soil in to a skip bin next to it today morning ill be there shoveling to. 1 hrs work max with the 2 of us

great worker recommended anybody they needs a good hand for any kind of work

Need someone to help move/flatter dirt

$200

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

hi there, we need to prepare our soil for laying down crushed rock and toppings, need someone to come over to help shovel/move and flatten dirt for the day on Saturday

Jayden, was such a great help!! it was hard work but Jayden had a great attitude and was very efficient :) would defs work with Jayden again

Help with soil moving and gardening

$100

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

We are getting 1m3 of soil delivered to our rear laneway and need help moving it to the garden bed which is only about 5 m away but I have a young baby so have limited time to do it. You would be helping my dad do the job so keen to pay by the hour / pay for limited number of hours work as we can finish job if required.

Daniel was super accomodating, an excellent communicator and turned up on time to do the job as quickly as possible. He was friendly and easy to deal with. I’d highly recommend him for this type of task (helping with heavy gardening work).

Barrow concreate

$100

Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

28th Aug 2025

I need someone strong to wheelbarrow concreate for us for a verandah slab. 2.2m³, roughly 1-2 hours of barrowing then we can take over. We have wheelbarrows and ramps ready.

Helped us pour a slab, very helpful and friendly

Soil and rubble removal from front yard. About 1m3

$150

Fitzroy North, Victoria

14th Aug 2025

Need a small pile of soil x rubble removed, plus the top layer - about 5cm - of clean soil removed

Couldn’t have asked for more.

Need a Labourer for an hour,wheelbarrows concrete 10m distance

$100

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

8th Aug 2025

Concrete to be wheelbarrowed from road to front garden. 1hr work, 2 if you want to help with clean up Need to arrive by 10am

Guy is a terminator of a Labourer. Doesnt stop.

Need a labourer today to move some soil

$50

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

25th Jul 2025

Move some soil 50 per hour

Amazing great thanks