A yellow mini excavator on a construction site, actively digging and moving soil, representing professional earthmoving contractor services near you.
A yellow mini excavator on a construction site, actively digging and moving soil, representing professional earthmoving contractor services near you.

Find professional earthmoving contractors in West Melbourne

Fill in a short form and get free quotes for local earthmoving contractors in West Melbourne

4.2

Great rating - 4.2/5 (11114+ reviews)

Looking for earthmoving contractors?

  • Road construction
  • Causeways
  • Canals
  • Slopes
  • … or anything else
It only takes 2 minutes. And it's free.
Up to 50% cheaper than franchise dealers
No job too big or small
Free insurance coverage
Secure cashless payments
Same day or next day service at no extra cost

Best rated earthmoving contractors near me

Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Melbourne

Highly Recommended, very professional.

Help move 5 cubic meters of 10mm crushed rock to backyard.

$120

Excellent work, fast, clean job! Friendly and courteous with clients. Arrived on time.

Help move pebbles and soil from front yard to back

$120

Great communication and job completed well. Thanks!

Move dirt

$150

Glenn was easy to deal with and communicated well regarding when he was able to get the job done.

Remove dirt mound in front yard

$50

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

$123 - $337

low

$123

median

$200

high

$337

Low, median and high bar chart distribuiton

Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in West Melbourne

based on 151 reviews

4.92

144
4
2
0
1

What is Airtasker?

Post your task

Post your task

Tell us what you need, it's FREE to post.

Review offers

Review offers

Get offers from trusted Taskers and view profiles.

Get it done

Get it done

Choose the right person for your task and get it done.

179+

Tasks successfully completed

2

Average amount of offers per task

28

 mins

Average time to receive offers

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

2 cubic metre topsoil purchaded and deliverd in tarneit

$120

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

11th Aug 2026

Cubic metres of topsoil garden bed soil purchased and delivered in Tarneit what is it overall cost

Load pallets into truck

$100

Derrimut VIC 3026, Australia

9th Aug 2026

I need someone who can drive a reach truck to load pallets onto a truck. Should only take an hour at the most

URGENTLY need to move a mound of topsoil to the backyard $50ph

$150

Melton West, Victoria

8th Aug 2026

I need help moving a mound of dense top soil from the frontyard to the backyard using a wheelbarrow and shovel. Will have the owner of the house helping too. $50 an hour. Job might take atleast 2hrs!

Help move garden soil from driveway to backyard raised garden bed.

$200

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

7th Aug 2026

Help move garden soil from driveway to backyard raised garden bed. 4 cubic meter Soil. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Amazing work. Very friendly..completed the work perfectly. Highly recommended

Need Front Yard Mud Moved & Levelled

$100

Melton West, Victoria

4th Aug 2026

Need Front Yard Mud Moved & Levelled – Melton Looking for someone to move and level dirt/mud in front yard. You can bring your own wheelbarrow, shovel, rake, and any other equipment you'd like to use, or you're welcome to use the wheelbarrow and shovel we already have. The job involves spreading and levelling the mud evenly across the front yard. 2 m² Lot Date: Flexible – can be completed on a day that suits.

Move soil and waste

$400

Tarneit VIC 3029, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Need to move soil from backyard to the front

Landscape help needed

$250

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Help wheel barrow some mulch and soil - days work

Highly recommend!! Great worker.

Need a concrete rock moved a few meters

$100

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

1st Aug 2026

Have a concrete “rock” that needs to be shifted a few meters out of the way. Size is approx 2m x 1.5

Awesome! Came out promptly and great communication!

Backyard crushrock

$100

Aintree VIC 3336, Australia

1st Aug 2026

Need to pour crush rock behind retaining wall and level crush rock. I will provide crush rock. Need to move crush rock from driveway backyard by wheelbarrow.. 12.5m wide x 5m length Please see attached photos photos

Help move dirt into a skip bin

$300

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

31st Jul 2026

Need to shovel and wheel barrow dirt into a skip bin

Firewood stacking - 1 tonne

$100

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

14th Jul 2026

Pack 1 tonne firewood neatly into shed - distance 5 metres. Have a wheelbarrow to use. Today at 3:30

Very good, recommend

I need a bobcat and tipper

$2,000

Melton VIC 3337, Australia

11th Jul 2026

Hi I’m looking for someone to come and remove rubbish and level the backyard for my mum and dad they are pensioners hoping to get it done for around $2000 I can remove the mattresses myself they really need the help

Labourer - Wheel Barrow Work

$30

Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Need somebody to wheel some crushed rock from front driveway to back yard. This task/offer is for 1hour of your time/labour. (I have no idea how long it will take, but happy to work out future/extra hours) Looking for somebody who is available Friday 10th July from 9:00am thru to maybe 3 or 4 or 5 pm) Cheers!

Very happy with Ads, he worked like a trooper and did a great job. I am very happy and will book Ads again, for sure! A++++

Need someone with wheel barrow for backfilling

$300

Fraser Rise VIC 3336, Australia

8th Jul 2026

Need someone with a ahedl barrow to backfill crush rock around the slab Probably need to fill 100mm throughout. I will bring the crushed rock on site

Level my back yard

$200

Braybrook VIC 3019, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Some one with a bobcat to level the backyard

Shovel & Level Crushed Rock – Yarraville (Next Week)

$600

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

27th May 2026

Looking for someone to shovel and level crushed rock down the side of a residential house in Yarraville. (see image attached for location) The area is already prepped and ready to go Crushed rock is supplied on site Work involves shovelling and levelling only No compaction required Downside access along side of house Available next week (flexible with day) Must have own basic tools (shovel/rake/wheelbarrow) Experience with landscaping or site levelling preferred Must be able to work carefully around existing structures/fencing)

Bryce did a fantastic job and was great a communicating

Gardening - moving soil.

$125

Werribee VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Moving soil - clean sandy loam soil. Not fill or rubble filled dirt. I will shovel it into a burrow and you will wheel it no more than 15-20m and dump it. And we keep going until as much of the soil as possible is moved. Want done today - ASAP. Location is Werribee. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

A great tasker - would use again.

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

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.

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.