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Sam was delightful and worked across three days to get the job completed in time. Friendly, reliable and easy to work with.

Garden Bed: Level, Dig Agi and Install Retaining Wall

$700

Considered the task and provided good advice. Worked quickly with attention to quality. Would recommend!

Level area and apply crushed granite

$500

Great job thanks Robert. Punctual and thorough

Removal of concrete slabs and garden waste to level ground

$300

Good fella who worked like a demon even tho it was 40 degree heat, and got the job done when promised

Remove weeds and level ground ready for lawn

$240

Blown away. Expectations exceeded. Daniel and his partner arrived early, finished late and worked all day in the rain. The finished product looks amazing and throughout Daniel kept me updated on how the job was progressing and the tips I needed for aftercare of the lawn. Im now seriously just looking around for jobs for him to return to do. Posted my request and two days later he came and transformed my yard 💪🏼

Section of my backyard needs to be levelled and grass laid

$300

Alick was amazing, so easy to deal with great communication showed up when he was meant. Highly recommend

Demolition Of Lower Level

$320

low

$150

median

$250

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

Dig leftover dirt around the pool and level the dirt

$200

Dulwich SA 5065, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Excavation Around Pool: by a wheelbarrow Dig and remove all excess soil surrounding the newly installed pool. Ensure the edges around the pool are neat and level. Soil Redistribution: Spread the excavated soil evenly across the backyard. Focus on using the soil to level any low or uneven areas. Make sure the distribution maintains a proper slope for drainage, directing water away from the pool and house. Sand Spreading: After leveling with soil, spread sand evenly over the entire backyard area behind the fence. Ensure the sand layer is consistent and smooth, ready for either grass, pavers, or another surface. Rake and tamp down the sand to create a flat, compact surface.

Move and level sandy soil (~36 m² area, 3 m barrow run)

$300

Warnbro WA 6169, Australia

25th Sep 2025

I need 1 or 2 labourers to help level out an area of sandy soil in my backyard (approx. 36.5 m²). The job involves removing 5–10 cm of sand (about 2–4 m³) and shifting it just 3 metres to an adjacent area. Access is easy. The end result is that I want to lay down grass in the area, and have it mostly level with the existing grass. Tasks: 1. Shovel and wheelbarrow sandy soil 2. Spread and level the area to prepare for new turf -I can provide two shovels and a wheelbarrow. You may need some extra tools of your own to make this more efficient. -No skip required (soil will be relocated onsite) Estimated Time: 3 hours with 2 people (half-day max) or one full day for 1 person. Budget: Around $300–$350 total. Location: Warnbro Date: Flexible — looking to complete within the next 1–2 weeks.

Relevel astro turf

$150

Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia

25th Sep 2025

I need someone experienced in landscaping/ground prep to help re-level an area of artificial turf approx 2.5m x 10m (25m² total). The job will involve: Lifting/rolling back the existing astro turf Re-levelling the ground base with crusher dust (or similar compactable material) Compacting the base properly for stability and drainage as there is a pre existing stormwater drain Re-laying and securing the turf neatly All tools and compactor ideally to be supplied by you. Please let me know if you can also source/deliver the crusher dust (I can cover material costs separately).

Clearing some small plants and leveling of a small area.

$500

Woombye QLD 4559, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Levelling a small area near road.

Paving, levelling and collecting pavers

$3,800

East Fremantle WA, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Pave 50sqm with 600x300 pavers Pavers need collecting from Mosman park. Leveling, compacting etc required to prep as per photos. *note images are of whole yard but it will not cover this whole area*

Need a Level 5 Project Arborist Riverstone

$700

Riverstone NSW 2765, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Need a Level 5 Project Arborist for a new build in Riverstone

Spread and Level 6 Loads of Dirt/Fill in Yard

$400

Yellow Rock NSW, Australia

24th Sep 2025

We’ve had around 6 loads of dirt/fill delivered to our yard and need someone to spread and level it across the area - see photos attached. The job can be done with machinery if you have access to it, otherwise wheelbarrow and hand tools are available on site. Details: • Approx. 6 truckloads of fill already on site • Levelling required across the yard (doesn’t need laser precision, just neat and even) • Machinery welcome if available, otherwise tools are here to use • Start anytime in the next week

Light Gardening Help – Leveling & Weeding

$100

Wannanup WA 6210, Australia

17th Sep 2025

Looking for someone to help tidy up the garden with some light work: Leveling out a couple of garden beds Pulling out small weeds General light garden maintenance around the pool 4-8 hours worth of work

Rebecca was amazing! Goes above and beyond. Highly recommend!

Level out my courtyard

$500

Graceville QLD 4075, Australia

14th Sep 2025

We need our courtyard levelled, we are going to be laying fake turf down, which we will do, but are now needing an expert in to do the final levelling. We have gotten as many of the existing tree roots out, but the dirt is a mix of clay and hard soil with a few random rocks we keep finding. Approx 6.5 m squared

Ant was a pleasure to deal with and got our courtyard levelled to our expectation. Considering it’s been so dry the dirt was like concrete so greatly appreciate the work done and to a very high standard. I would highly recommended his services !!!

Remove weeds and level this 35sqm area please

$150

Albanvale VIC, Australia

13th Sep 2025

Remove weeds from 35sqm area, garden already dug up and level so it’s flat please. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other, Weeding Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Done an amazing job

Level 10 tiles by placing soil underneath

$50

Oxley QLD 4075, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Level 10 tiles in backyard next to pool by placing soil underneath

Friendly and great to work with!

Leveling soil in front garden

$150

Forestville NSW, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Need to level soil in the front garden so it’s flat. It an areas about 12 x5m. The soil is already in the place it needs to be, just raked/shoveled to a level. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Thanks mate for the help

I need to level my backyard

$200

Cambridge Ward VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2025

I need the soil in my backyard levelled. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Papu was very pleasant to deal with. He’s gone above and beyond to help me with more than he should. Thank you, Papu.

Level out a small area of the backyard + garden beds

$10

Macquarie Hills, New South Wales

9th Sep 2025

I would like an area of my back yard levelled out and covered with rocks. A few garden beds built on top similar to inspo photos Open to quotes for the area Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great to deal with turned up on time

SPLIT LEVEL TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT CLEAN

$250

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Hello! TWO BED, TWO BATH APARTMENT CLEAN PLEASE. - Deep clean of both bathrooms, one balcony and kitchen. - General clean of two medium sized bedrooms. - Focus areas: bathrooms, balcony, couch, marks on walls, and kitchen. (We can provide a vacuum and free indoor parking in building. There is street parking available as well) Friendly dog who will be kept away during clean. We are keen to do a regular monthly clean. Thank you. Angela Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

A fantastic and efficient clean 🧼 thank you

[Quote only] Level out and make garden bed

$5

Higgins ACT, Australia

6th Sep 2025

Looking to get this area leveled out and dug away from the fence - ideally installing some timber along the length of this area to create a makeshift garden bed

Great to deal with

End of lease cleaning - 2Bedroom Split Level

$200

Mortlake NSW 2137, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Require a full end of less cleaning. 2 bedroom split level apartment. Ideally would like to have: 1) 2 bedrooms steam cleaned included.

On time and efficient. Worked for a long time :)

Clean all the windows of my two level apartment

$250

Neutral Bay NSW, Australia

26th Aug 2025

I have glass sliding doors and windows that all need cleaning inside and outside. Some of the windows have security screens on them so these will need to be taken off to clean the windows and put back on after. It is a two level apartment so you may need a ladder to get to the outside of the second floor windows. I have taken photos of all the glass that needs cleaning.

Daniel did an excellent job cleaning all the windows of my home. He was punctual and professional. I would definitely recommend him!

Trim Hedges Down to Fence Level

$350

Hampton Park VIC, Australia

26th Aug 2025

We have three main hedges that have grown around 1.5m above fence height. They need to be trimmed back down to fence level, with all clippings cleaned up and green waste removed. Images are included for reference. Please bring your own tools. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Maszuwanizhar did a fantastic job cutting our hedges! The work was done quickly, professionally, and at an excellent price. We’re very happy with the results and impressed by his professionalism. Highly recommended!