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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Melbourne

It's a tough job and he got it done.

Clear soil from under house

$50

Brother Uthman has done a great job.

Need to clear my buildin site

$400

Professional No task was too much Attention to detail and willingness to go extra mile

GARDEN MAINTENANCE - WHEELBARROW, SHOVEL & RAKE

$180

Hard working - great results.

Laying Crushed rock

$650

Great job and fantastic attitude!! Sean really went above and beyond and did a quality job. Would definitely recommend him and use him again!

Dig up and level lawn

$150

Did a really good job with the soil removal. Left the footpath and road in a tidy manner (removed any soil that fell).

Remove about 2-3 cubic meters of soil

$150

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

$125 - $350

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$125

median

$220

high

$350

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in West 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 West Melbourne

Remove some soil/clay from my garden

$50

Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

12th Oct 2025

I have some soil/clay in front of my garden to remove and bring away. The quantity is not too much, probably around 2 cubic meters.

Moving Soil and levelling ground

$100

Werribee VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2025

You will need to move pile of soil to a location using wheel borrow and shovel

Assist to move 2 cubic meter of crushed rock from front yard

$80

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

30th Sep 2025

Have 2 wheelbarrows, just need hand to move into back yard. Max 1hour of work

Got here promptly, and got the job done. Very easy to work with.

Leveing my soil using kanga

$150

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

28th Sep 2025

I would like a Kanga to level my soil. it will need to move 3-5 cm of soil around. My side gate is less than 1100mm

Labourer to help dig backyard

$250

Werribee VIC, Australia

26th Sep 2025

Need someone to help dig and bag in the backyard 24sqm Will have help

Soil removal

$300

Maidstone VIC 3012, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

Approximately 3 cubic metres of soil to be removed from site. Soil is staged on the driveway, easy to access.

Prepare garden bed 3m x 5 m.

$150

Altona North VIC, Australia

20th Sep 2025

Prepare garden bed 3mx 4m . Dig up weeds and shovel delivered soil from the drive into the garden bed

Move soil from driveway to backyard, total 3 m3 soil.

$150

Point Cook VIC, Australia

14th Sep 2025

I have 3 m3 soil on my driveway, looking for someone to move 2 m3 soil to backyard lawn and 1 m3 soil in to veg patch in backyard. Distance from driveway to backyard , approximately 25m . Need someone with wheelbarrow. It has to go through garage access door to backyard. Can adjust soil delivery date based on availability. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Harry was great. On time and left workplace very clean.

Prepare the lawn with the top soil

$5

Cobblebank VIC 3338, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Move the topsoil from front to the back Flatten and prepare the lawn for laying of the grass Wheelbarrow, shovel is provided. 30 per hour, good for 4 hours. Cash or transfer.

Need help moving soil and crushed rock to backyard

$100

Bonnie Brook VIC 3335, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Need to move the crushed rock and veggie soil to side & backyard

Removal of soil, gravel and rocks plus ground leveling

$750

Seabrook VIC 3028, Australia

10th Sep 2025

I have cleared the majority of my front yard and stockpiled gravel in one pile and rocks and soil in another. I need someone to dispose of these and then just level off a small area of ground I didn't get around to. This is around 8m3 of dirt and soil plus the rocks.

Brad was fantastic. Always turned up on time, and went above and beyond when he was here. I'd happily recommend him to anyone.

Move a caravan into driveway.

$50

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Its on the roadside in front of the house. Just need it backed up on to the driveway

Super helpful and efficient

Dirt shovelled and wheel barrowed into skip

$70

St Albans VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Need to shovel dirt and put in the skip, couple hours work skips about 10-20 metres from where digging to be done, 35 a hour or to the skips full, need to take about 50 mm out of garden bed I’ve already done half

Removing sand and rock

$100

Kurunjang VIC 3337, Australia

24th Aug 2025

Removing the rocks and sands from our yard

Need crushed moved to front and back

$150

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Need someone to come move the trash truck from the side to the front and the back of the property. It’s three cubic in Total and I need to cubic moved to the back and one cubic to the front. Please bring your own wheelbarrow.

Remove dirt and soil

$500

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

20th Aug 2025

Remove dirt and soil from property

Excellent customer service

Clean up rock/rubble/dirt & remove from site

$5

Williamstown VIC, Australia

8th Aug 2025

Remove rock/concrete/rubble from front/side of site and dispose. Dig and level soil so that it's approx. 50mm below paving slab. Monday or Tuesday this can be done.

Great to work with, good communication and would recommend.

Bobcat or skid steer to move soil, earth moving

$250

Altona VIC 3018, Australia

26th Jul 2025

Move soil from driveway to lawn area. A small amount of scraping to be done first and pavers moved.

I've never seen anyone work so hard in my entire life. I can't actually believe how much work he got done in the amount of time he did it. Absolutely unbelievable. He's new to airtasker but give him a go, you will not be unhappy! He deserves a high rating and great reviews, TJ is an actual machine. I'm gobsmacked, I will hire him 100% again, could not be any happier with his work 10/10

Dig and dispose of dirt / crushed rock

$100

Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

8th Jul 2025

Site clean up. Can be done asap. Aprox 8-10 wheel barrow loads.. Need someone to dig and remove all loose dirt/crushed rocks. Remove all dirt and mud also. Its all loose and soft. Need a trailer there is a wheel barrow and shovel here. I just don't have a trailer to do it.

Great work, thanks heaps

Dingo and operator hire

$250

Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia

19th May 2025

Shift pebels from one garden bed to another and level ground 3.5m x 1.5m garden bed

Excellent service by omar and team, highly reccomend.