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Clean 2nd level of the house

$80

Thank you. Very prompt work

Lawn mowing - 5 lawns on different levels

$85

Thanks Emil. There was a few delays but the job got done in the end.

Clean up garden, weed mat, level garden bed

$100

Great work and lovely guy, we will definitely be using Steve again. Thank you for the awesome work Steve :)

Level the backyard soil

$310

Great job clearing our block for landscaping. Performed super quick highly recommended.

I need soil removal and site level

$900

Good job. Thanks.

House Clean 4 bedroom/2 bathroom single level

$120

low

$150

median

$250

high

$450

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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

Lawn leveling work

$150

Brighton SA, Australia

13th May 2024

Need someone with a rotary hoe to cut up the high spots in our old lawn/soil and spread the soil to the low spots. Photo attached with section to be leveled outlined in blue. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Garden levelling

$1,500

Watsonia North VIC, Australia

13th May 2024

Needs to level the garden with a bob cat and prepare to install turf Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No

Add fill to level some ground

$1,000

Mooroopna VIC, Australia

13th May 2024

add fill to a small area to bring back to ground level at Echuca Rd Sign polish an area on the rear of a sign to take out the dullness

Pull up and re level pavers

$150

Northern Suburbs WA, Australia

12th May 2024

Pull up existing paving re level the ground and relay the paving

Level out (cut) a limestone retaining wall

$10

Byford WA, Australia

12th May 2024

Wanting to level out retaining wall to be in line with pavers as seen in the photo.

Bobcat level front garde

$500

Seville Grove WA, Australia

12th May 2024

Would like the front garden levelled skip will be provided Cash will be paid price to be negotiated

Romoval of back yard soil and levelling

$500

Modbury Heights SA, Australia

12th May 2024

Soil removal and Level up , Dig up upto 1-1.5m to match verandah base. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Bobcat machine is much quicker Has green waste bin: Yes

Clear 200 sqm sandy backyard of grass, level site ready for paving.

$400

Menora WA, Australia

11th May 2024

Clear backyard of remaining grass - most has been dug up by our dogs. Then level the area so that Strol pebble paving grid system can be laid over geomesh fabric. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Mowing and whipper snipping (maintenance level)

$100

Archerfield QLD, Australia

5th May 2024

Mow and whipper snip the lawn. It’s reasonably short and just needs a clean up. Welcome to use the green bin for clippings. Yard includes backyard, front yard and nature strip. Type of gardening: Whipper snipping, Lawn mowing Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Did a great job and great communication.

Lawn Mowing, Level hedges, Pull out Weeds

$75

Airport West VIC, Australia

3rd May 2024

Need Lawn Mowing, 2 Hedges Trimmed and Weeding Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Lawn mowing Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great Work! They will do a fab job!

Front yard levelling and waste disposal

$250

Subiaco WA, Australia

1st May 2024

Levelling of front yard area in preparation for landscaping. May require a dingo. Removal of any remaining green waste and construction debris from surrounding path and driveway where demolition works have occurred.

Amazing work and efficiency. Very highly recommended!

Window cleaning outside level 3 apartment

$200

Crows Nest NSW, Australia

28th Apr 2024

Require outside windows cleaning of third floor building. Therefore you will need correct equipment. Bedroom & winter garden window

Gavin has been an absolute star in helping me get my windows cleaned on my brand new 3rd floor apartment. Windows were filthy from the build but are sparkling clean now. Gavin has communicated exceptionally well with me as it wasn’t an easy job and I’m on a busy road but using his reach system he managed to tackle the job. Gavin was punctual, very friendly, cleaned my windows amazingly and all for a very good price. I would definitely recommend!

Rotary hoe, weed and level backyard

$100

Glenroy VIC, Australia

28th Apr 2024

Rotary hoe a 30m2 back yard, move aside a few pavers, dig out a handful of stubborn weeds, level backyard, you will need own tools/hoe Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

We were extremely happy with the job done by Michael. He was very thorough with his work and was super accommodating when we noticed something extra that needed to be taken care of, would 100% recommend him!

Level out turf - uneven

$100

Murrumba Downs QLD 4503, Australia

25th Apr 2024

Newly laid turf needs to be fixed with roller or soil to it is even. 20M2

Great help and reliable service.

Section of my backyard needs to be levelled and grass laid

$300

Brighton-Le-Sands NSW, Australia

18th Apr 2024

I have a section of my lawn that is mostly dirt and bare. I just need some of the soil removed so it level with the rest of the lawn and the grass laid with top soil etc the area is probably 6x6 metres. The soil can just be wheel barrowed and dumped down the side of my house. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

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 💪🏼

Clean 22 solar panels - single level (split)

$120

Templestowe Lower VIC, Australia

11th Apr 2024

Clean 22 solar panels - single level (split) Not too dirty, please advise cleaning process. Also check the solar system and components are all good. Flexible about when this is completed. Thanks.

Daniel is a legend. Cleaned our solar panels and serviced our inverter with care and did a very good job. Would highly recommend him for any solar cleaning or electrical work. Highly recommended. Very well mannered. Thank you very much!

Just to level up an area with pavers or what you think is best

$500

Blacktown NSW, Australia

9th Apr 2024

Landscaping Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Knew what he was doing and comes to every a solution if there are problems occurring. I would recommend him to family and friends.

Dig 10 holes. Each about 70x70 cm on an empty level block .

$200

Watermans Bay WA, Australia

6th Apr 2024

Dig 10 holes. On a level ish block at waterman's Bay. It's for putting in some trees along the back fence line. Manual labour or machine operated. I don't mind.

The man is a machine. Friendly and outstanding. Thank you

Carpet deep cleaning for 3 bedrooms ground level

$200

Shalvey NSW 2770, Australia

5th Apr 2024

Carpet deep cleaning needed for 3 bedrooms for ground level home.

highly recommend such a professional amazing carper cleaning job

Excavate and level

$400

Botanic Ridge VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2024

Looking for someone to help excavate and level my front yard, in preparation for top soil and turf. Not much needs to be taken off. Area is approx 10m X 4m Access is only from the driveway.

We are really happy with the job that Michael completed. He was efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and well priced. Would highly recommend. Thank you Michael 😊