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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Arti was punctual and efficient. The job was done exactly as requested.

I want 2 cubic metres of pine bark moved to the garden beds

$300

Could not recommend Jessie high enough. Was professional quick clean and did a better job than I expected. Hire him if you can. Thanks Jessie

Move rolled up weed Matt contain soil,bark,clay

$200

Excellent job, highly recommend.

Levelling of dirt

$750

He done really great. Took all dirt. Very cool Guy too

Looking for skip bin hire with operator

$400

Excellent job! Polite, friendly and on time

Move 1 cubic metre of top soil from front of house to back

$80

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

$150 - $300

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$150

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$200

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$300

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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 Outer East Melbourne

Move dirt (about 5 m3)

$600

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

7th Oct 2025

I am replanting our front yard and the dirt is garbage, and I want to raise a section of the back yard, so I want the front yard dirt dug up and moved to back yard. Front yard is 3 sections of 14, 6 and 1 sqm, so 21sqm total. Ideally I'd like to go down 25cm, so that's about 5 cubic meters. Distance to backyard is 30m downhill. Dirt seems to have a lot of building rubble in it and some clay underneath, so isn't easy to dig. I am getting a retaining wall built in the backyard, so the job can't go ahead until that's done, but just getting prepared.

break up large boulder / rock - jackhammer?

$250

The Basin, Victoria

6th Oct 2025

Large boulder at the end of my driveway . Need it moved or broken up so I can level out this area. Ok for it to be moved just a few metres up the hill (where the wheelbarrow is behind the red bin in the photos) or broken up. Whatever is doable for you! Photos from my driveway access which is steep but doable. Boulder is approximately 5ftx3ft and unknown depth but my guess based off other rocks in the area is that it’s 2ft-5ft Let me know if this is the job for you! Thanks

Excellent with the excavator! Did a great job. Very happy. Took care to clean up and make it look nice. Thanks very much.

Move some dirt by wheel barrow in the garden

$150

Chandler Ward VIC, Australia

20th Sep 2025

Move some dirt by shovel and wheel barrow

Strong labour hands needed to carry bags of crushed rock

$80

Upwey VIC 3158, Australia

19th Sep 2025

We have 40 bags of crushed rock needing to be carried from front yard to backyard. It is steap but not a long distance. Please make your offer for 3hrs of work.

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.

Need someone with a bobcat to spread and flatten out topsoil

$250

The Basin VIC, Australia

3rd Sep 2025

Need a bobcat to level out ground and spread topsoil

Labour job to move soil and crushed rocks tools provided per hour pay

$5

Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

23rd Aug 2025

Labour job carry soil and crushed rock from front to back in wheelbarrow and level soil at the backyard. Wheelbarrow and tool provided. 25 per hour ongoing probably 2 day 450dollr job.

Move soil 5 metres of soil by wheelbarrow

$300

Ringwood East VIC 3135, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Move soil by wheelbarrow from front to side of house, a distance of 10-20 metres. Wheelbarrow and spade provided. There is a concrete driveway and path for the wheelbarrow.

Jayden completed a solid task of moving 5 metres of soil very effectively.

Move top soil to backyard

$180

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Move this little under 3m of top soil from driveway to backyard. Only about 10m to the yard, then spread around. See pics

Gardening tasks- wheel narrowing dirt & gravel- approx 2 cubic meters

$120

Launching Place VIC, Australia

8th Aug 2025

Wheelbarrow dirt & gravel short distances into garden. Approx 1 meter of each

3 cubic meters of top soil distributed over area to be turfed.

$100

Croydon VIC, Australia

21st Jul 2025

I have turf being delivered on Tuesday which needs to be laid. I need help to shovel 3 cubic meters of top soil over the area before I lay the turf. Would take no more than 2 to 3 hours.

On time, hard worker. Got the job done to a high standard. Thanks!

Removal of soil

$100

Chirnside Park VIC 3116, Australia

8th Jul 2025

Need approx 1m³ removed from driveway. No hosing remnants away required just removal. Soil is good quality lawn soil if you are wanting to keep, otherwise will need to be tipped.

Awesome job. quick to communicate. easy to deal with. efficient and fair price. would use again

Concreting

$5

Vermont VIC, Australia

25th Jun 2025

Concrete flat access to granny flat and a ramp to access slopey backyard from front side gate

Spread soil in two garden beds will provide shovels and wheelbarrows

$80

Park Orchards VIC, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Spread soil in two garden beds I will provide shovels and wheelbarrows

Soil removal and levelling

$600

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

1st Jun 2025

Soil to be disposed of and area levelled a bit better than what it currently is. The area has already been dug up . About 10-15 cubic metres of soil. Tricky access though. Steep driveway and tight step up to working area.

Remove soil from pots and repot with new soil

$80

Heathmont VIC, Australia

3rd May 2025

Remove soil from 3 medium 4 small 3 large

Help me move sand

$150

Tecoma VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

I have a large pile of sand to move from my drive way to the side of my house using a wheel barrow

Skip bin - 2 cubic meter for removing garden soil

$250

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

I need a 2cubic meter bin (potentially for a week) to remove garden soil.