Your Trusted Earthworks Contractors
in Melbourne
- LOCAL EASTERN SUBURBS EXPERTS
- OWNER-OPERATED RELIABILITY
- RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
WHO WE ARE
Based in Lilydale, Eastern Melbourne Earthworks is the trusted local name setting a new standard for earthworks contractors in Melbourne. We are more than just a company performing a task; we are your dedicated project partner for comprehensive excavation in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the beautiful Yarra Ranges. Our business was founded on a simple but powerful observation: too many projects suffer from delays, budget overruns, and miscommunication between separate excavation and construction trades. We eliminate that chaos.
Operated by our founder, Shane, we bring a hands-on, problem-solving mindset to every job site. This direct-to-owner approach means you have an expert with a personal stake in your success, ensuring clear communication, absolute reliability, and a seamless, integrated solution from start to finish.

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0478 668 761
OUR SERVICES
As premier earthmoving contractors in Melbourne, we provide a focused suite of specialised services. Each service is designed to work perfectly with the next, creating a streamlined workflow that ensures efficiency, quality, and a superior outcome for your property.

Retaining Walls
A professionally built retaining wall does more than hold back soil; it unlocks your property's potential by creating level, usable spaces and preventing costly erosion. As Melbourne's expert retaining wall builders, we construct incredibly durable concrete sleepers and classic timber retaining walls. We handle the entire process, from initial design and engineering to final construction, ensuring your wall is structurally sound and a perfect aesthetic fit for your landscape.

Excavation & Earthworks
Precision is the foundation of every successful construction project. Our core Melbourne excavation services are delivered with meticulous attention to detail, utilising modern machinery to guarantee accuracy. From detailed site cuts and bulk earthmoving in Melbourne to trenching for utilities and sophisticated drainage solutions, we handle every aspect of site preparation. We ensure your land is perfectly graded, stable, and ready for the next stage, setting your project up for success from the ground up.

Landscape Construction
This is where your vision truly comes to life, and our role evolves from contractor to project partner. Our Landscape Construction service offers you a single point of responsibility for your entire outdoor project. We manage all trades and logistics, from paving and concreting to decking, turf, and planting. Instead of you juggling multiple companies, we deliver one cohesive, beautifully executed project, transforming your property into the stunning outdoor space you've always imagined.
OUR WORK



WHY HOMEOWNERS & BUILDERS IN MELBOURNE'S CHOOSE US
Our reputation as leading excavation contractors in Melbourne is built on a foundation of tangible results and unwavering reliability. We are the strategic partner you can count on to deliver.

Streamline your project and save money with one integrated team for site cuts, retaining walls, and landscaping.

Specialised expertise in solving the challenges of difficult sites, from steep slopes to tight access and local council rules.

Direct-to-owner accountability ensures clear communication, quick problem-solving, and total peace of mind.

An unwavering commitment to quality using premium materials ensures a reliable result that is delivered on time.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Posted on Kathryn Harbinson Shane and the team did a fantastic job replacing our retaining wall. Super easy to deal with and everything on time.Posted on V Banks I can't recommend Shane and the team from Eastern Melbourne Earthworks highly enough. When the going gets tough or challenging, he's definitely the man you want on your team. Access to my property is very limited to say the least as was the space in which he had to work which was very restricted and in close proximity to gas, water and sewer lines. Shane is honest, respectful, patient, exceptionally thorough, an absolute precision man on an excavator and genuinely cares about both the client and end result, which is rare these days. Dealing with Shane has been an absolute pleasure. The result Eastern Melbourne Earthworks achieved, exceeded my expectations by a country mile and did so only due to Shane's many excellent suggestions and by taking my own suggestions into consideration also. Working together as a team with the client was a key component in achieving an exceptional result. Job well done! The best recommendation is repeat business and I'll most definitely be engaging Eastern Melbourne Earthworks for my next project. Many Thanks, V.BanksPosted on Nik Henkes Shane was great to work with and did a really good job with our retaining wall. He was very patient and always accessible with my requests, and the end result looks great. I felt like I was in safe hands the whole time.Posted on Ajay Chauhan Shane did an amazing job clearing my front yard with heavy bushes, big boulders, and soil. He worked tirelessly thru the day despite wet and dreary weather, which i am very thankful for as it means that my next project runs on time. In addition to his great work ethic, Shane is a wonderful person to get along with. Will recommend him in a heartbeat and will be engaging him in future projects.Posted on H Tim Shane did an incredible and highly professional job in my backyard. I’m extremely happy with the outcome we achieved. He was easy to communicate with, consistently responsive, and always followed through on his commitments. I would strongly recommend Shane to others and will definitely work with him again on future projects.Posted on Darren Mayer Absolutely thrilled with the retaining wall and rock wall Shane from Eastern Melbourne Earthworks did for us. It was a big project, and one that we took our time to find the right person to complete. Shane is a great guy—friendly, reliable, and super easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. Even though there was some difficult access and he had to work around pool pipes & filter equipment, a buried gas line and a carport, the work was done efficiently and the result exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Shane and his team at EME if you are considering him.Posted on jane williamson Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. Clear communication all the way and they cleaned up everything. I would highly recommend them to anyone.Posted on Anthony Stockley Shane and Dane were fantastic. Very competitive rates, great quality and hard working. They were going hard in 35 degrees and all day Saturday to get the job done. I had received some other quotes that were ridiculous in comparison. They knew my timeframes to be ready for a pool install and nailed it. Have recommended to the neighbours who had already had him out for a quote.Posted on Anne Marciniak Our experience with Eastern Melbourne Earthworks was a very positive one. Shane patiently answered our queries and went beyond expectations to complete the retaining wall. We are delighted with the end result. Thanks Shane and Dayne.Posted on Adrian Alessi The quality of the work is amazing everything we saw on site was done professionally and no corners were cut to get the job done quicker for lower quality definitely recommend using Eastern Melbourne earthworks for any of your needs not only that but Shane’s a great bloke easy to get along with and crack jokes with through the day.
READY TO START YOUR PROJECT?
Let’s transform your ideas into a detailed, actionable plan. Contact Eastern Melbourne Earthworks for a no-obligation discussion about your project, whether you have a clear blueprint or are just starting to explore options.

