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Great work. Fast, friendly, reliable. Would absolutely use Tomas again for other jobs in the garden

Level out existing soil + lay new bed of level soil.

$400

Contacted Trent and he came round almost immediately for a quote, was extremely professional and very patient (as it took a little longer for things to be sorted on my end before work could start) dealing with Trent and Lee has been a pleasure would happily recommend them for any landscaping work you have! (also beat every quote I got, so you know you're getting a fair price)

Yard needs levelling (New home)

$5

Matt did a great job. Definitely recommend.

Remove soil from garden bed to just below path level

$150

Great cleaners , will use again :)

Deep clean one level house 1 bathroom 2 bedrooms neutral bay

$130

Alex has an amazing work ethic and nothing is too hard for him to take on. Would highly recommend and use again.

Clean out & level yard

$200

Brilliant worker, great communication

Gardening - level 2 spaces

$165

low

$150

median

$260

high

$500

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Why book a leveling service through Airtasker?

Airtasker takes away the stress of booking yard leveling near you! Whether you want to prevent flooding, reduce drainage problems, build a retaining wall, landscape the slopes around your swimming pool, make raised garden beds, or improve your outdoor space’s overall appearance, Taskers can help with garden levelling in your area. When you use our platform, you can easily find someone offering land leveling near you.

Having an uneven lawn can make watering and fertilising plants unnecessarily difficult. The bumps can also leave distracting and unpleasant brown spots on lawns. But beyond the aesthetics, an uneven lawn can also be a safety hazard. The unseen low spots can roll ankles, and hidden mounds can trip people. This can be an embarrassing experience at the very least, and at most, something that could lead to severe injuries.

You can prevent this from happening by simply putting up a task for lawn grading near you! Once it’s posted, expect offers within minutes from Taskers taking on projects for garden levelling nearby. Chances are you’ll receive plenty of them, so you can check out their profiles, ratings, and reviews to know whose service to pick. Make some arrangements with your chosen Tasker, and the only thing you have to do next is to enjoy your newly levelled lawn!

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Top Levelling related questions

The cost of garden levelling can range from $500 to $6,000. This depends on multiple factors, such as the size of your garden, accessibility, slope, soil, terrain, your location, and the materials or equipment needed for the job. A sloping garden with a steep incline might cost more due to additional labour. If this will be part of a bigger landscaping project, expect landscaping rates to fall between $500 to $20,000. Be sure to include all the details about your task so you can get the right offers for garden levelling in your area.

There’s no need for you to head to your local garden centre to provide tools for your lawn leveling service! When you book a Tasker’s service, it also comes with professional tools and equipment so they can get the job done quickly and efficiently. They have different kinds of rakes, large push brooms, shovels, edgers, soil compactor, and wheelbarrows.

You can level a lawn yourself, provided that you’re willing to spend time and energy on this tedious task. Having a professional level your lawn allows you to do more critical tasks like your work or household chores. It also ensures that it will be done correctly and efficiently the first time around, saving you from mistakes and possibly costly repairs.

Most landscaping projects need permits before proceeding, but with levelling, permits are generally not required. However, keep in mind that some methods, like excavation, can require permits. If you're levelling an area to build retaining walls over 600mm, you'll need to get planning permission from your local council. Some local authorities may also need you to let them know that you will have your lawn levelled. For good measure, approach your local authorities before booking landscape grading near you to ensure you’re following protocols.

It depends on how big your lawn is and its condition. It can only take three to four hours if your lawn is in a relatively more workable condition. Naturally, it can take longer than that if your lawn has a steep slope, high bumps, or inch-deep low spots. The type of soil also affects the amount of time to level a lawn. Discuss these details with your Tasker so they can give you a more accurate timeframe.

What do levelling services include?

Yard levelling involves creating a smooth surface on your piece of land. It almost means the same as grading services, which refers to the sloping of a yard away from the foundation of a home. Both are important when you want to have a beautifully maintained lawn, and avoid soil erosion and other drainage problems in your garden space! 

There are different methods to level or grade your yard depending on its natural grading, soil makeup, vegetation, and general needs. Here are the most common ways that you can expect from yard levelling and grading services near you:

Soil mixture installation

For this method, you may need to have your grass mowed first and detach your lawn as needed. When it’s ready, your Tasker can dig up the grass in the sunken area of the lawn. They can mix topsoil, sand, and compost and then use this soil mixture to fill the sunken areas and holes. Once done with filling out the holes and divots, your Tasker can cover your entire lawn with about 1/4 to 1/2 inches of the mix to even out the land. Keeping this layer thin is important because putting too much can choke your grass. Then, you can run your sprinklers and water your lawn to help the soil mixture settle in, filling air pockets and revitalising your property. Taskers can use a soil compactor and make sure the underlying remains compact and keep your new lawn flat. 

Taskers can also offer sod installation to stimulate regrowth and make your lawn or yard look pristine again. You can use regular grass seed or topsoil for the aftercare, but it's better to ask if laying sods can be done, as well.

Bobcat machinery

When your Tasker uses a versatile piece of machinery like Bobcat for a garden levelling project, it allows them to scoop and move dirt easily. If you book yard grading near you, you may be required to put up barriers around the perimeter of your operation. When your space is ready, your Tasker can start using the Bobcat to shave off parts of your unlevel yard, starting at an area that is as level as possible. As your Tasker levels your yard, they can create benchmarks and check out its grading. If needed, they can adjust low spots with low soil, while the excess soil will be sent to the spoils pile. The Bobcat can still be used to tamp down the ground. Once done, your Tasker can call a dump truck to have the excess dirt removed. 

Excavation

Booking yard grading services near you may not just involve filling holes into level the land, especially if you’re planning to build a structure on it. Your Tasker can first clear out vegetation and tree roots. Then, they can start digging holes to create low-lying areas using a bulldozer or backhoe to be involved. The dirt removed while your Tasker is digging can be used to back-fill around the new structure. Afterwards, the richer topsoil that was also removed can be used to overlay the fill dirt, so that grass and shrubbery can grow well on your newly-graded yard. Take advantage of this method to remove unwanted or contaminated soil if needed.

Recent Levelling tasks

Pump soul from street level onto level 2 balcony

$800

Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

28th Jun 2025

I need a soil pump to transfer 200 bags of 30kg top soil from street level to first level balcony garden. Terrance house. Bonus if it comes with soil

Levelling pavers in driveway

$200

Hayborough SA 5211, Australia

28th Jun 2025

The roots of shrubs have lifted some of the pavers,in the driveway, which need levelling for safety

Dirt leveled & Pavers laid

$500

Coomera QLD, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Hi all Looking for someone who can level out this area and put pavers down as second pic or something similar, all materials provided by me, I need this completed asap, I’ve broken my leg and cannot complete it myself as planned, please pm me your quote to get this completed? Thank you

Site level

$300

Cranbourne VIC 3977, Australia

27th Jun 2025

I need someone with a Kanga, Dingo, or similar small earthmoving equipment to level an area approximately 6m x 7m in my backyard. Details: Access is via my carport, with a gate clearance of 2m high. There is a narrow space to get past an avocado tree which must not be damaged. The area was previously occupied by garden beds (sleepers will be fully removed before your arrival). Most of the soil has already been taken out, and the ground is fairly flat, but it needs to be completely level for the installation of new wicking beds that will be connected. If the ground isn’t perfectly level, the water distribution in the beds will be affected. There may be a small amount of excess dirt to remove from site, but it will be minimal. Photos: I’ve included a photo showing the area before the old beds were removed to give you an idea of the space. I have also shown the access route. Please comment with your experience, equipment type, and availability. Thank you

Level, rake and roll 50m turf

$300

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

27th Jun 2025

We need to lay 50m of turf tomorrow. Level, rake and roll.

Site Level and cracker dust for turf

$300

Byford WA, Australia

27th Jun 2025

I am doing a back yard turf diy. Looking for someone to level it and compact for me , price can be discussed .

Front yard smooth over and level out

$500

Glenelg East SA, Australia

27th Jun 2025

Just need to get levelled out and smoothed over - See photo for area It’s just dirt and not even after demolishing front area Would love done tomorrow if possible Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Highly recommend Tyson!! He did the job in the day and looks fantastic very happy!!

Clean my 3 bed 2 bath multi-level apartment

$150

Nundah QLD, Australia

26th Jun 2025

🧼 Monthly Apartment Cleaning – 3 Bed / 2 Bath (Multi-Level) Hi there! I'm seeking a reliable and detail-oriented cleaner for a monthly clean of my multi-level apartment in Nundah (address provided upon assignment). Estimate 2-3 hours work Apartment Details: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Downstairs: Tiled flooring Upstairs: 1 bedroom with wooden flooring and an ensuite bathroom (tiled) Bedrooms: Carpeted Balcony: Requires mopping and outdoor furniture wipe-down Cleaning Tasks: Vacuum all carpeted areas Mop tiled and wooden floors Clean bathrooms (showers, toilets, sinks, mirrors) Dust and wipe all surfaces Clean kitchen surfaces and appliances, including thoroughly polishing the sink (no water marks left behind!) Mop large balcony and wipe down outdoor furniture Requirements: Must bring your own cleaning supplies and equipment Previous experience preferred Attention to detail is important – I’m looking for someone who goes beyond just wiping surfaces, especially in areas like the kitchen sink and bathroom. I appreciate someone who takes pride in leaving things sparkling clean. Budget: $150 per visit Looking forward to working with someone reliable and thorough who can help keep my home in top shape! Can provide photos if required Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Level, rake, lay and roll 50m2 of turf to front yard

$220

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

26th Jun 2025

The soil has been layed but needs raking and levelling. Builders have been walking all over it. The turf arrives some time before noon Friday. The turf (which is supplied, and positioned nearby on footpath) needs laying and rolling. The tasker will need to supply all necessary tools, rollers, etc

Worked hard, polite and did a great job. Also cleaned up job site well

Labour to spread and level soil for a lawn

$600

Balwyn North, Victoria

23rd Jun 2025

Use a wheel barrow to move, spread and level approximately 10m3 of soil for a new lawn. Area to cover is 86m2 at a depth of 10-15cm. This is for labour only. Soil will be delivered to site. There are 2 steps down the garden to navigate. I can put a piece of timber as a makeshift ramp. Soil will be delivered to the nature strip and distance to the garden is less than 10 meters

Great job by Ashton. Thank you!

Soil removal and leveling of driveway and front yard

$1,500

Elwood VIC, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

Looking for someone to do the following, the sooner the better: 1. Soil removal/levelling of driveway soil to depth of 8cm (area approx 7.5m x 3.5m) 2. Soil removal/levelling of front yard soil to slightly above driveway level (whole area approx 11m x 6.7m, excluding concrete pathway) 3. Removal of 3 x small tree trunks

Matt worked so hard to remove the soil, which was much more than we had both expected. Such a friendly, helpful bloke. I would recommend him to anyone.

Ground leveling and paving

$300

West Croydon SA 5008, Australia

11th Jun 2025

A small pool pump shed 1.5m x1.5 is going in in our back yard. We would like the ground leveled, appropriate sand/gravel down, and installation of provided brick pavers for base of shed. The pad will be approximately 1.7 x 2.1m and must be level. We supply the brick pavers, you supply the sand base.

Tyler has great communication and completed the job to a good standard. Would recommend

Hedge Cutting back and levelling off

$50

Wakerley QLD, Australia

6th Jun 2025

I need front hedge cutting back both sides and levelling off to fence level. Can use green bin for waste any extra must be removed . Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Fantastic Job , even mowed the lawns at no extra costs will be using again. Thank you.

House cleaner - 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom single level home

$130

Battery Hill QLD, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Hi there, looking for a general house clean. Vacuuming, mop, kitchen, bathroom and general wipe down.

Thank you so much, really appreciate your help cleaning our place :)

Level my entry way ground

$200

Ferny Hills QLD 4055, Australia

24th May 2025

I need someone to level this area inline with the drain so we can lay rocks and pavers

Raymond was great to work with! Prompt, knows his stuff and provided great advice!

Front yard clearing & levelling

$400

Beechboro WA, Australia

22nd May 2025

Completely clear this front yard and level the main area. Includes a 1m x 5m approx area on the RHS of the driveway I have sprayed a lot of the grass and it’s mostly dead / gone. Main pavers are staying for now, but need the rest of the area cleared including the garden bed areas. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Wonderful communication & great work ethic. Highly recommend!

Moving mulch, levelling soil, garden edging

$200

Mayfield NSW, Australia

22nd May 2025

Levelling soil for driveway Helping move 4 m3 mulch Help laying 25m garden edging (pine sleeper) Need help today (Thursday) Paying $50 per hr, min 4 hrs work Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

I highly recommend Adam, very hard working and reliable. He dug 50m of trench and moved a truckload of mulch during pouring rain without pause. Easygoing and a pleasure to work with.

Levelling and soil removal - prep for landscaping

$500

Palmyra, Western Australia

18th May 2025

2 inches of soil removed and leveled for landscape preparations. Side access is approx 790mm and slightly curved.

Thank you so much! You did a wonderful job and have eased a lot of pressure. Cannot reccomend Shaun enough 🙏

Mow and level lawn

$200

Treeby WA, Australia

18th May 2025

I would like a quote to mow and level my lawn as it was installed ~2 months ago and is not level Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Very helpful and upfront person. Also acts autonomously to make sure they work is done favourably to the client

Rake and level out, sprinkle top toil

$100

Coburg VIC, Australia

14th May 2025

Rake some sections of the garden bed and sprinkle some top soil. top soil supplied.,

Luke was prompt and professional