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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Melbourne

Excellent workmanship. Anthony is very punctual and completed my task as instructed. Definately recommend him for landscaping works.

Carrying soil into garden bed

$150

Excellent work. We had 4 m3 of soil to move. Done quietly, efficiently, and pleasantly. Highly recommended.

Transfer Soil to Bin

$200

Did arrive 1 1/2 hours late but once he arrived worked well at digging and wheelbarrowing

Digging soil -Saturday

$290

Emma did an amazing job, very fast and efficient. i will defiantly be keeping Emma's details handy. Thanks again, Soph & Danny

Move soil into garden bed

$100

Mitch is a hard worker and a friendly guy. He went above and beyond and did a fantastic job. I highly recommend his services.

Dig and move 4m3 of soil

$250

Got the job done , highly recommended

Need a security camera to be relocated from back yard to front yard

$80

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

$129 - $349

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$129

median

$220

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$349

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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

Need someone to Shovel rocks

$80

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Need someone to shovel roughly 4 cubic meters of rocks

Spread dirt from a pile, onto the front yard

$200

St Albans VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Got a pile of dirt delivered, which I need spread over my front yard. The pile of dirt and half of the front yard is shown in the photo. Would be great if I could get this done this weekend! I can provide shovels, I don't have a wheelbarrow so if you also don't, then I can rent one for the day. Cheers! Please let me know your availability

Great time working with Papu, he was on time and did some really great work. Very happy with the results and I would definitely rebook with jim

Need someone to shovel rocks

$100

Tarneit VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Need someone to shovel rocks roughly 4 cubic meters I have shovels and one wheel barrow Truck will dump the rocks where I marked x And red lines where I want them

Help move small stones today

$100

Bonnie Brook VIC, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Help to move and pack up small stones in bags

Wheelbarrow soil from from to backyard raised garden beds

$300

Deanside VIC 3336, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Fill top soil in raised garden beds in the backyard. Use wheelbarrow or alternate and pick top soil from front and fill in the raised garden beds (600mm high) and backyard. About 8m3 maximum soil and Budget is flexible.

Move gravel to a skip bin

$100

St Albans, Victoria

23rd Mar 2026

Hi, I just need someone to rake gravel from my front yard and put it in a skip bin. About 80m2 area. I'll provide the tools and the skip bin Cheers

Didn't complete the task and left me in a sticky situation as a result, which was quite frustrating. The part that was completed, was done so at a good standard.

Pit in the backyard cleaned and filled with soil

$200

Werribee VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2026

There is a 1.5 metre round (not sure how deep) hole in the backyard that needs to be cleaned and filled with soil and levelled.

Help to move garden soil

$200

Point Cook VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2026

Help with moving garden soil of appx 3.5 cubic mts Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great guy… 10 on 10 for communication and quality of work, highly recommended.

Move 5 m3 soil from front to back

$200

Point Cook VIC, Australia

13th Mar 2026

soil move from front yard to backyard Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Need to remove soil and spread crushed rock

$10

Truganina VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2026

I need approximately 12 cubic metres of soil removed from both my front and back yards. I also need crushed rock laid and spread in the backyard (rock will be provided). If possible, please compact and level it; otherwise, spreading it evenly is fine. I don’t have a specific date yet, as I’m currently gathering quotes to see what fits my budget. Could you please provide a price estimate?

Help me move bricks and cleanup work

$180

Point Cook VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Need to remove bricks and lay the top soil

Disperse soil into garden beds.

$150

St Albans VIC 3021, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Pile of soil/dirt delivered and need dispersed into gated beds Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Need a bobcat with driver today in mambourin 30 minutes work

$200

Mambourin VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Need today 30 minutes work for a bobcat driver

Move 1 cubic metre of stones and 1 cubic metre of soil

$200

Ardeer VIC 3022, Australia

18th Feb 2026

I have 1 cubic metre (minus a few wheelbarrow trips I've done myself) of garden stones and 1 cubic metre of soil in my driveway that I need to move into the garden (the stones) and split between two raised planters (the soil).

Fantastic! Excellent service and helpful advice (I DEFINITELY bought too many rocks for my garden). Highly recommend and would hire again myself.

Wheelbarrow soil to backyard

$80

Fraser Rise VIC 3336, Australia

10th Feb 2026

Move garden soil from front to backyard, helpful if having another wheelbarrow

Early bird catches the worm, aaron turned up early very helpful would use/recommend again

Rubbish and soul removal

$10

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to move these likes of soil and rubbish fram backyard to skip bum in driveway. Bin is not a walking so will have to unload wheelbarrow by hand into bin. Not sure what the going rate is so Happy to recieved offers for set price or hourly rate cheers. Got bin here now so ideally would like his weekend or very early in the week. Rubbish in corner next to garage has now been moved so only the bigger pile

Came at short notice done an immaculate job and very friendly people definitely recommend and will be using them for cuter work

Help moving 15m3 of soil

$500

Maidstone VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Need to move approx 15m3 of soil from front of property to rear.in order to level the block. There is ample access for a dingo / bobcat. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

1.5hrs moving crushed rock to backyard. Required now

$150

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Approx 1.5m3 of crushed rock needs to be scooped up and wheelbarrowed to the back. Max 1.5hrs. Will not keep you longer than that. Required right now

Great work. On time and job completed succesfully

Move garden soil

$100

Tarneit VIC, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Need someone to move 4 cubic meters of garden soil from kerb to front yard. I can provide wheel barrow and shovel. Job should take roughly 3 hours at easy pace.

You can go wrong with this gentleman !

Need rocks moved to side of the house

$150

Harkness VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2025

I need rocks moved to the side of the house Land size 4.5x4.5

Hard worker……………………….