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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Awesome job! Thank you

Move soil/ from back yard to front yard

$200

Great service on such short notice

Remove soil

$500

Thank you so much we’re very happy with your work. Highly recommend 👌🏼

Dig and remove dirt 3-4 square cubic meter

$200

Excellent job, highly recommend.

Levelling of dirt

$750

Anthony was polite, hard working and went above and beyond in the required task. Very happy to recommend to others or have Anthony for another task in the future.

Move three concrete planters with soil 2 km distance.

$150

Great job, happily recommend!

Move spoil

$360

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

$150 - $306

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$150

median

$220

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$306

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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

Gardening

$200

Heathmont VIC, Australia

13th Feb 2026

We need approx 2.5m3 of sand moved into yard and spread evenly

5 pallets of tiles moved from front yard to back yard.

$120

Heathmont VIC, Australia

13th Feb 2026

I have 5 pallets need moved to rear of house. Can be done via off road forklift or hand.

Amazing guy did a great job will definitely hire again thank you

Gravel moved

$400

Warranwood VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2026

Carting wheel barrows of gravel to a path around the back of the house Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Transfer soil to 5 garden beds

$200

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Transfer soil to 5 garden beds Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Roatry hoeing

$200

Mitcham VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

roatry hoeing 60sqm front garden , soil 10 inch depth

Shift woodchip mulch 2metres

$150

Seville VIC, Australia

1st Feb 2026

About 2 cubic metre pile of woodchips need to be shifted off driveway to a pile 2 metres away.

Gerard is a great worker. He was flexible about dates and times and responded very quickly to messages. He is very punctual. He is friendly, pleasant and works fast and to a very high standard with great attention to detail. He is highly recommended

I NEED DIRT REMOVED FROM SIDE OF PATH

$300

Boronia VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2026

In the photo attached you will see a path, i need a laborer to remove the dirt beside path roughly 50mm below the path and relocate the dirt to another part of the garden. The area is about 9m long and under 1m wide which then tapers to 0. ***Also can this be done on the weekends?

Move rocks

$150

Mount Evelyn VIC, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Rocks moved from driveway

Need landscaping rocks moved from drive way to backyard.

$150

Mount Evelyn, Victoria

29th Jan 2026

I need 4 large landscaping rocks moved from the drive way to the backyard, will require machinery, unless you can break them up

Moving pebbles to skip bin

$100

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

25th Jan 2026

Pebbles moved from garden beds and transferred to skip bin on nature strip Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Moving & spreading 1/2 mtr of lilydale topping into my yard

$200

Kilsyth South VIC 3137, Australia

25th Jan 2026

I need half metre of lilydale topping moved into yard & spread over my pathway. It is approx 15m walk using a wheel barrow. I estimate 1.5 - 2hrs work Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move 13 cubic metres of mulch from front to back yard garden beds

$150

Donvale VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Need 13 cubic metres of mulch to be moved from front driveway to backyard by wheel barrow. I have wheel barrow Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move 9 meters of mulch

$100

Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, Australia

18th Jan 2026

We have 9 meters of mulch to be moved to the garden. We have a wheel barrow and shovels

You could not ask for a harder worker than Liam. He is self motivated and worked extremely hard to complete our task. He was clear with all communication and agreed pricing. We are very happy with the end results and would not hesitate to employ him again. We highly recommend this hard working, pleasant young man.

Moving soil

$200

Ringwood East, Victoria

9th Jan 2026

Need to move pile of soil to skip bin and into garden beds. Soil is loose, straight forward shovel into wheel barrow move and repeat for few hours. Have a wheel barrow and shovel fo use. approx 2.5~3m cubic meters of soil to be moved

Move 2 cubic meters of soil

$250

Ringwood VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2025

2 cubic meters of soil - moved from driveway down to back of property in garden beds, involving stairs (pictured) I’ll have the soil delivered between 8-12pm Bring your own wheel barrow

Peter was fantastic to work with - easy going, great communicator, and eye for detail. Thanks Peter

Placed crushed rock down to side path of house

$100

Boronia VIC, Australia

30th Nov 2025

I’d like some extra crushed rock placed down to one side of the house

Job well done and great with communication

Physical labour outdoor job to move stone & dirt piles to skip

$250

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

16th Nov 2025

Need a pile of stones, dirt and bits of broken up concrete etc moved from our backyard into a large skip in the front yard. Person must be physically fit and able to shovel heavy contents into a 6 cubic metre bin (skip). We can provide 1 wheelbarrow and 2 x shovels - otherwise you're welcome to bring your own. Must have / bring own gloves and suitable boots to carry work out in; ground is concreted from backyard to side gate, then uneven/ sloped grass to the skip. Person(s) would be working on their own to do this.

Fantastic work ethic, hard working and reliable. Highly recommend and would hire his services again.

Level backyard and front

$700

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Need front yard, backyard and side levelled For turf. I will provide approx 14 meters of fresh soil, and toppings to be spread. Side access is only 1700 wide, the rest of the yard is very acessable. You will need a skid steer and smidge bar. Max height of skid access is 2140. If your machine does not fit the 1700 I will hire a dingo. You will still need your skid steer for the rest but I will hire the dingo for the side. Job will take approx 8 hours. I will arrange soil, toppings and a bin for poor soil to be removed. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Professional, prompt, high quality. Went above and beyond. Highly recommend.

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.