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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South East Melbourne

Michael was the best worker we have had yet. He was quick and on time. Did more than was expected of him. Was absolutely awesome and totally recommend. I will definitely continue to get him to do more jobs for us.

Need volcanic rocks moved

$200

Good job, quick and efficient

Remove good garden soil down long drive way

$100

Very nice man, good job

Move soil, stone and plants into BIN

$280

Excellent work! Thank you!

Remove garden soil

$120

Awesome work from Sean. Highly friendly and competitive rates. Hope to use you again. Would recommend

Removing soil

$250

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

$120 - $291

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$120

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$200

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$291

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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 South East Melbourne

Move soil

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

1st Aug 2026

Need to move soil from front nature strip to back yard garden bed

Gardening Support

$250

Chadstone VIC 3148, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Move 6 cubes of soil, only a few metres from where it is delivered. Will have all items here required, plus, support of owners to assist. Can start from 12pm. Ideally for 2 hours.

Worked very hard, stayed to get it done. Would use again.

Help to put soil in backyard

$200

Cranbourne East VIC 3977, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Need to put 4m3 soil from driveway to back yard through garage door. Person will need his own equipments to transfer the soil from front driveway to backyard and level the backyard. Garage door has one small step

Fill backyard hole with dirt

$80

Narre Warren VIC 3805, Australia

19th Jul 2026

Hello, I had some repairs done to sewage in back yard and it’s left a small sink hole needs to be filled and flattened so it’s smooth. Need a stamper done over it so it doesn’t settle and sink.

Move rocks from one side of my front yard to the other.

$125

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

17th Jul 2026

I require the pebbles/rocks to be moved from one side to the other (see pictures).

Moving stones from one house to other house

$60

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Move stones Pickup location: Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia Drop-off location: Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia Stairs: No

Spread pebbles around garden beds 3m

$200

Narre Warren South VIC 3805, Australia

13th Jul 2026

Need pebbles spread around garden beds. There are 3 cubic metres to be spread out. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move hard rubbish from back yard to the trailer in the driveway.

$100

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

13th Jul 2026

Help move hard rubbish from backyard to trailer in driveway. Lots of little things

Need help relocating 5 cubic meters of clean garden soil.

$250

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

11th Jul 2026

Looking for someone to assist with general garden labour. The task involves shovelling and moving a pile of clean garden soil a short distance into an on-site waste bin. Approximately 5 cubic metres. Please bring a wheelbarrow and shovel. Easy access and straightforward work. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Hard working labourer definitely would hire him again.

Move soil into garden bed

$250

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

10th Jul 2026

Need roughly 2 cubes of soil moved into garden bed area and a high pressure hose clean of decking Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Luke was awesome to deal with, highly recommend using luke

Labourer to load trailer with dirt

$100

Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Just need someone for half hour- 1 hour to load this trailer with left over dirt on nature strip. Trailer will be parked next to dirt and tools provided

Great worker gets in and gets it done

Firewood stacking

$100

Dandenong North VIC 3175, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

A delivery of firewood required to be stacked u dercover

Move rock from front yard to back. Wheel barrow required

$200

Lang Lang VIC 3984, Australia

3rd Jul 2026

Move rock from front to back

Moving crush rocks from front yard to backyard

$100

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

2nd Jul 2026

Moving crush rocks from front yard to backyard Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Pour soil from nature strip to inside house over the fence

$100

Officer South VIC 3809, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Pour soil pile - 10 tonne from nature strip outside to inside of fence - over the fence. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move rocks 3-4m roll off edge

$200

Emerald VIC 3782, Australia

23rd Jun 2026

Waterfall pool rocks needs to be moved from back of pool to 3 meters away to open fence edge and rolled off edge. 3-5 rocks are very large would need 2 people and leverage.

Stack firewood

$50

Pakenham VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Stack 2 cubic meters of firewood

Absolutely brilliant. You so much

Soil removal

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Pile of soil to be removed from the front & moved to the back of house. See pictures for idea.

What an wonderful person, Devon, is. Punctual ,well spoken & hard working—name it! I would definitely recommend him to others & any of my future works. 👍🏼

Laborer to move soil

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Need assistance moving soil into a raised garden bed approximately 2 and 1/2 cubes And to cut a trench in freshly laid soil

Dan got the job done on time and without a fuss would highly recommend!

Move 2 metres of mulch

$80

Berwick VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

I am getting some mulch delivered and I will need it moved from the driveway to the back yard. Approximately 15 metres. I have a wheelbarrow and shovel, or buckets if preferred.

I’m so happy with the job Chris did. He was he was fast, efficient, friendly and thorough. I highly recommend him and will definitely be calling on him again for my next project. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️