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Recent Levelling reviews in Melbourne

Thanks Paddy for coming out to inspect the job and for sharing your knowledge, we appreciate your honesty. Given your advice, we will arrange a plumber to carry out the necessary work so we can excavate. Very nice guy to deal with, we appreciate your time explaining it to us.

Earth moving/levelling for cubby house foundation

$5

Joel did a good job relaying our brick path. He's an amazingly fast worker, good communicator and friendly. We'd use Joel again. Thanks Joel!

Brick path paving - cut roots, level, relay

$500

Perfect job with a womanly touch and homely feel. Very pleased :)

Clean 2 bed 2 bath 3 level home

$220

Bradley was very nice person.. on time as he mentioned and finished the job as expected. Also knowledgeable in Gardening. He advised and suggested for my lawn. I would recommend him and certainly will hire him for another task..

Need to level the front and backyard with the soil

$100

Chris was a wow, hard working, diligent, thorough, thoughtful, he took pride in his job and delivered to the highest quality level. He was a pleasure to chat to, humble and kind. I have no hesitation recommending him to everyone.thanks sue

Crazy paving and levelling

$1,500

Brilliant clean of my empty Unit. They were efficient and fastidious, making my old, run down unit look new. Would definitely use again.

Clean my 2 bedroom / 1 bathroom ground level unit

$150

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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 in Melbourne

Small area leveled and concreted plus root barrier

$3,500

Carlton North VIC, Australia

21st Mar 2024

Area about 5m by 1.4m of backyard needs to be leveled and concreted to create a step up to the existing paving. A root barrier of approximately 7m needs to be installed along the side fence. This is a terrace house with rear access from the lane and the work is adjacent to the lane.

End of lease cleaning 2 levels 2 bedrooms apartment

$300

Fitzroy VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Carpets, kitchen, bathrooms, front yard and overall Type of clean: End of lease Number of bedrooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Landscaping/level out ground

$2,500

Essendon VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Hi. I am looking for someone to supply and lay turf down in a small backyard, (2 layers) need edging around the retaining wall to ensure when mowing/whipper snipping doesn’t go green on the wall, dirt dug out to have a section of plants planted, black matting and ground cover of black bark.

Cleaner for 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom 2 level house in Cremorne

$170

Cremorne VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2024

Full house clean and window shutter blinds, cleaner to provide own equipment and products Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 3 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide - Due date: Before Sunday, 11 February 2024

Sofía is lovely, she did a great job, came on time and was able to do the job with only one days notice

Level soil, place stepping stones and plant some ground coverage

$200

Elwood VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2024

We’ve had some plumbing done and need the path fixed which will require levelling the soil, placing the stepping pavers back in place and planting some ground coverage. Estimated 2 hours

Alex was great and would recommend!

Clear garden area of rocks & plants, and level soil

$500

Prahran VIC, Australia

6th Feb 2024

We have a 4mx2m old garden patch that needs clearing and (rough) leveling. Job summary: - remove large rocks - remove wood garden patch - remove foliage - approximate leveling of soil Please quote labour and tip fee separately. For access we have a driveway and/or street parking. - Due date: Before Thursday, 7 March 2024

Rob was a legend and showed up on time, great comms

Mowing and levelling the ground. smallish garden is overgrown

$20

Pascoe Vale South VIC, Australia

3rd Feb 2024

The garden needs attention including mowing, levelling and a general cleanup. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Cleaning about 30-40m of gutter. Gutter about 4m above ground level

$120

Armadale VIC, Australia

19th Jan 2024

Cleaning gutter removing material to nearby garden beds - Due date: Before Thursday, 25 January 2024

Glass mirrored sliding wardrobe doors removed from 2nd level apartment

$150

South Yarra VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2023

Glass mirrored sliding wardrobe doors removed from 2nd level apartment and disposed of. doors are various sizes and largest are 260 mm X 950mm.Need to go down lift which will need 2 people to carry. - Due date: Flexible

Balcony cleaning, trimming plants upto a short level, weed removal

$70

Southbank VIC, Australia

10th Dec 2023

We have a medium sized balcony, need help with cleaning it up and removing all the dead plants. - Due date: Flexible

Tidy garden and level soil, cover with crushed rock, remove xs soil

$350

Essendon VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2023

Need soil leveled, crushed rock over top, weeds removed o we can use the space to sit in. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No - Due date: Flexible

Fernando is a really lovely guy wanting to please. My job involved basic landscaping: leveling the ground and even crushed rock coverage for seating, Though I detailed many aspects of the job before assigning it. think there was not enough knowledge, or time spent on the strategy to execute it. It took a lot longer and the ground is not really flat and even. Having said that, he did respond well to my requests and feedback and did his best.

Two level townhouse

$85

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2023

Hi I have a 2 storey townhouse built side by side. So I only have face forward windows and back facing windows.

End of lease clean: 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double level apartment

$200

St Kilda VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2023

Carpets Wood floors Bathrooms Kitchen Wipe down surfaces Windows and sliding doors Type of clean: End of lease Number of bedrooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Was thorough and listened to what areas needed attending

Bobcat leveling soil

$5

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

5th Nov 2023

Need backyard soil leveled, tree stumps removed (see images). Backyard one section ~4x9 Section two 2.5x8 Budget $200 - Due date: Flexible

Vacuum and mop 2 levels

$60

Northcote VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2023

I have broken my ankle and, although I can still do some cleaning cannot do the floors. Two levels and two sets of stairs. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 6 November 2023

Javier was excellent at communicating prior to the job. He was thorough and did a great job for me

Clean and tidy house, wipe down all surfaces, vacuum & mop 1 level

$150

Cremorne VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2023

***Between 12:30- 3:30 approx*** Wipe down surfaces and appliances in kitchen (stove top, benches, range hood), vacuum & mop, kitchen, lounge (couch) living room floors + Surface clean one bathroom + Sweep & wipe down one set of stairs leading to garage Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 1 Number of bathrooms: 1 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 22 October 2023

Great work! Arrived early

Level 2 Apartment large windows/balcony, inside and out

$130

Brunswick VIC, Australia

21st Oct 2023

Window cleaning inside and out/balcony level 2 - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 24 October 2023

Jamie was punctual, courteous, careful and meticulous. All communication prior was clear. I would definitely book him for the task again.

Digging up soil so level, remove tree and fern, and garden bed.

$600

Middle Park VIC, Australia

8th Oct 2023

Essentially, please remove trees , and roses, dig soil up soil in flower bed, and grass area, so at a lower level. Also take all Soil and rubbish. - Due date: Before Thursday, 12 October 2023

Removal of old grass, level area, lay new turf.

$550

Toorak VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2023

Removal of old grass, level area and lay new turf. Approximately 26 square meters. - Due date: Flexible

Front yard levelling and concrete preparation

$900

Mernda VIC, Australia

28th Sep 2023

Concrete preparation: Digging the right hand side corridor (150mm) - size 14mx1.9m Digging the front of the house (150mm) - size 6mx0.75m Digging front yard right hand side (150mm) - size 3mx1.3m Digging front yard left hand side (150mm) - size 1.5mx3.5m Front yard levelling: 5mx4m Remove 2 rocks and 2 tree stumps out of the ground (just to disposal) Photos provided on this task