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Cleaning lower level of my house ASAP

$150

Excellent clean, very happy, friendly & efficient. Thanks Carly.

Clean 3 bedroom, 2 level townhouse.

$100

Great job done quick and efficiently thank you!

Level and compact ground

$150

Great guy, excellent job

Levelling lawn in front yard

$300

Great service Would definitely recomend

Outside glass on a three level townhouse

$300

Very good bloke ..turned up before time and gave a good run through of the task and looks highly skilled .

Quote for backyard levelling and new turf install

$20

low

$150

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$255

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$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

Lay level pavers and build cubby house.

$200

Taylors Lakes VIC 3038, Australia

9th Mar 2025

Need to lay level pavers as a base for the cubby house. Then cubby house needs to be built ontop of pavers.

Pressure wash upper level window from outside and garage

$50

Point Cook VIC, Australia

9th Mar 2025

Pressure wash for window and garage. The window is on the upper level of the house and has bird poop on the outside which needs to be cleaned. The garage just needs a wash/clean.

Level of garden beds and removal of dirt

$250

Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia

9th Mar 2025

Hi there 1) Backyard levelled (i have done most of, just needs final levelling and the excess dirt removed (total space max 6m x 3m ) 2) And then the same thing again to the front gardens (2m x 4m by two sides, not as much work as mostly done) Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin:

Landscaper needed to remove a garden bed and level out area

$20

Hadfield VIC 3046, Australia

8th Mar 2025

Have a small area around 1m of raised soil with small plant needing to be removed. Need it to be leveled aswell

Removal of weeds and top level of soil for lawn laying

$200

Dulwich Hill, New South Wales

8th Mar 2025

Removal of weeds and top layer of soil to prepare for re-turfing in small front yard. Soil would need to be disposed of too. Yard size is 24m2. Type of gardening: Weeding, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Garden improvement and levelling paving

$500

Glenunga SA, Australia

8th Mar 2025

Planting, weeding , levelling of uneven paving in backyard. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Leveling a back yard

$450

Maddington, Western Australia

7th Mar 2025

Need someone to rip up the grass and level off the land in our backyard. Need to provide equipment Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Landscaping - level/lay grass

$1,000

South Lake WA, Australia

7th Mar 2025

Need someone to come in and level ground (soil already down) and lay grass. Grass is being delivered Tuesday. Both front and backyard to be done.

A roof and gutter clean for a split level house.

$350

Ashmore QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2025

I need last minute roof and gutter clean before the cyclone. It is a split level house. Just a clean, I don't expect rubbish removal.

Austin did an amazing job! He came at short notice and was friendly and professional. I highly recommend him, you won't find a harder worker!

Clean gutters on single level 4 bed house

$150

Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Just need the gutters cleaned please

Incredibly quick service and very fine job! A++++++

Clean of a two level house 3 bed, 2 living,2 bathroom

$180

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2025

Vacuum Mop Clean kitchen and bathroom Dusting Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Job well done , efficient and polite.

Fortnightly Clean - Upstairs level of house

$60

Corinda QLD 4075, Australia

19th Feb 2025

Regular House Clean - Vacuum - Mop - Kitchen Wipedown - Bathroom wipedown/clean (sink, toilet, shower, bath) - Wipe Blinds Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Did a great job! Will book again

Level ground and digging holes

$5

Hamlyn Heights VIC, Australia

19th Feb 2025

Seeking quotes to prepare for installation of turf in two areas. This will involve: -Removal of grass and some weeds -Levelling the soil -Laying top soil (I will have this delivered) I also need 10 holes to be dug in my front garden for new plants.

Very happy with the work Luke did today. I’ll definitely be getting him back for other tasks.

Need 2 shade cloth poles removed or cut ground level EXPERIENCE ONLY

$5

Hornsby, New South Wales

16th Feb 2025

Hello there is 2 shade cloth poles I need taken out of the ground or can be cut LEVEL GROUND pls ONLY for the professional or experienced it’s a quick job, PLEASE DO NOT STATE YOU CAN DO THE JOB, if your not experienced doing a few in the past of pole removing..similar pole but wider to a clothes line that been affixed in grass The poles are in the dirt that has some cement around the bottom, however for the professional or experienced handy man it’s straight forward these are shade cloth cylinder poles.. as mentioned like clothes line but much wider.. Job needs one person and I can be there to assist without an issue I don’t have the tools at hand to do myself.. can be done multiple ways but NOT BE pulled by a vehicle.. its a half hour job at max… There are many hacks the experienced handyman do that make it light work compared to digging these days pulling out poles with minimal manual labour it’s your preference and experience that determines how quick this job is. Over the top quotes I’ll hire shade cloth company

Best airtasker reliable and helped me out at my worst time financially.. I really appreciate his hard work and dedication. Got the job done alone and very mush trusted thanks Josh your definately my go to man

Dig sand to level in front yard

$150

Iluka WA, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Sand and small rocks need to be dug out to a level in front yard. Half has already been done, but the rest needs doing. Roughly 5/6 square meters of sand. Water meter nearby, so must be done by hand shovel. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Really happy with his work! The task turned out harder than we thought, but Riccardo didn’t complain once and powered through. He was very efficient and polite

Cleaning today for one level of house, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen

$180

Beaconsfield NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2025

Hello! Just one level of our house - 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, one bathroom. There is free 2 hour street parking Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 2 Number of bathrooms: 1 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Amazing cleaning! Highly recommended 🙏🏽

Weeds gone and dirt removed/leveled

$400

Davoren Park, South Australia

8th Feb 2025

Didnt get the dirt removed when finishing the build. Have done most of the front and side, just don't have the tools to finish the rear. Want the dirt leveled down enough to put sand/mulch on Price negotiable

Amazing work with the job, came in and smashed it out. Really great tips and advice too, strongly recommend

Remove grass and level the lawn with soil

$80

Strathmore VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2025

Need to remove the existing grass/weed and level the ground with soil (we will provide it). 70m2 lawn and we already removed more than half of the grasses. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

She’s really kind and hardworking!

House cleaning and tidy-up, single level

$140

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

8th Feb 2025

Small house cleaning and tidy-up, single level – 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 kitchenette. Requires a regular clean, including all surfaces and carpets, to ensure the space looks presentable, neat, and tidy. Type of clean: Regular Number of bedrooms: 3 Number of bathrooms: 2 Equipment and supplies: Tasker must provide

Excellent work! Punctual, well presented, quick and efficient. Would highly recommend for domestic cleaning.

Level using lawn sand & build small limestone garden edge

$400

Scarborough WA 6019, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Build a small garden bed wall using limestone blocks - pitched 800mm off the side of the house and length 8m. Level lawn area pictured using provided lawn sand and evenly spaced exposed pavers pictured from outdoor shower Reset operating retic to news levels.

Legend. Would book again