Removed Loose Topsoil Mound From Garden Bed in Mount Eden

Summary

Removal before anticipated rain in Mount Eden required clearing a loose mound of dug-up soil from an old garden bed. The load was estimated at 1.0–1.5 m³ of damp-to-dry topsoil mixed with minor plant debris and some clay, with the pile roughly 1.5m by 2.0m and about 0.6m high. The job received three offers and the selected offer of $500 covered labour, transport and disposal. The job was completed within 13 hours of being assigned, meeting the customer's need to have the soil removed before the wet weather. Access constraints meant wheelbarrow-only movement from the garden to the vehicle, a gentle slope and a ramp over two steps, and no off-street parking. The local professional arrived with shovels and a wheelbarrow, moved the load in line with site limitations and transported it off-site. The customer gave a 5/5 rating and noted the local professional was a prompt communicator, efficient and pleasant to work with.