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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Sam and Christian were amazing. So glad they helped. Sam's knowledge was invaluable. Thanks guys so much.

Help move a pianola up a sloped concrete driveway

$200

Zac is a super hard worker and is happy to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Remove clean fill

$400

Very responsive from the start to the end. Arrived on time & completed our job as required. Would highly recommend & use Mohammed again.

Move a pile of dirt/mulch about 5 metres away via a slight incline.

$200

Excellent worker highly recommend

Move Blue Stone Pitchers

$500

Felix, and his team arrived on time and completed the work to an excellent standard. Fantastic job!

I need approximately 3.5m3 of soil removed from garden beds

$400

Great communication, turned up quickly and worked at a cracking pace. Thanks Dean!

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

median

$200

high

$320

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Why hire an earthmover through Airtasker?

Moving large volumes of earth and rock is more than your regular spadework. It demands skill, savviness, and a heavy-duty kit — three things you can be certain about when you hire seasoned earthmovers on Airtasker.

Attempting to dig trenches, clear land, or even haul rubble by yourself can quickly turn into a mishap. You wouldn't want to be left with a botched job that could easily bring you to your knees in mud, construction delays, and hefty extra costs later down the line! Skip the headaches that come with flimsy DIYs and work with top-rated earthmoving contractors near you instead.

Simply post on Airtasker and quickly receive offers from expert earthmovers who can handle the heavy lifting without a hitch, from soil removal to large-scale excavation. Check past client reviews and compare quotes, so you can hire the perfect match — no cowboy builders, just proper professionals who know their onions.

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A construction or landscaping project can't be without reliable earthmoving contractors to help prepare the site and transport heavy material to and fro. Hire expert Taskers with the right expertise and equipment to make clearing land or shifting soil and rubble a hassle-free experience — no heavy lifting required on your end.

Here’s what to expect when you book earthmoving contractors on Airtasker:

Excavation and site preparation

Breaking ground on a new build or extension? Get skilled earthmoving contractors to handle everything you'll need, from digging out the foundations and basements to levelling the terrain. Proper excavation is crucial to make sure your construction project is a success, whether it's a small residential project or a large commercial site. Having experts on site ensures that your site preparation remains precise and efficient.

Soil and rubble removal

If you've accumulated piles of dirt, clay, or rubble, and they're left to clutter up your site, it's best to get Taskers to remove them for you and clear out the space. Shovelling it all by hand is a slow, back-breaking job — why endure when you can completely skip this? Instead, hire a professional earthmover to deal with construction waste, such as excess soil after a garden makeover or debris from a demolition job. Contractors will use specialised equipment to load, transport, and dispose of materials safely.

Trenching and drainage

Need to dig a trench for underground utilities, drainage pipes, or foundation footings? Avoid future issues like waterlogging or uneven ground by working with earthmoving contractors who can guarantee precision at every stage. They will create trenches to your exact specifications, observing proper grading and depth. From a small-scale job for residential drainage to a deep-cut trench for commercial infrastructure, the right contractor can get it done fuss-free.

Heavy material transport

Manually shifting heavy loads of materials like gravel or topsoil is exhausting and inefficient, especially for larger sites. By working with professional earthmovers, you can expect them to come equipped with the right machinery to handle bulk loads with minimal labour necessary. They can deliver fresh topsoil straight to your address for a garden project, or haul away construction debris.

Recent Earthmoving Contractors tasks

Handy person

$45

Reynella East SA, Australia

9th May 2026

small pile of river stone from one spot to another spot see picture 2, and spread the river stone between bark to make look alike creek

Help to move 200kg of soil

$400

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

9th May 2026

Hi, I need if possible 2 persons with a Ute to help to move 200kg of soil, 4 pots and some bricks, to empty the soil somewhere and bring the pots in our garage in Bondi beach. Thanks

Pick, dig out dirt from under house and wheelbarrow

$20

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

9th May 2026

I need quite a bit of dirt moved (see photos). Basically, i am trying to flatten the dirt in an area about 30sqm. I have already started some of it. I have a pick, a shovels, a spade and a wheelbarrow you can use.

Move rubble from backyard to front, up a steep hill

$250

North Manly NSW, Australia

9th May 2026

Labour to move rubble from backyard, up a steep hill and take away (will need a Ute and to take to the tip).

Manual labor

$30

Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia

9th May 2026

Need to move garden soil from front to back lawn. Other various garden related jobs. $30 per hr

Move 1 tonne of red gum firewood and stack

$100

City of Burnside SA, Australia

9th May 2026

Need one tonne of red gum fire wood to the side of garage and stack neatly. About 20 metres distance and we have a wheel barrow

Move crusher dust from front lawn to fill shed base in backyard

$250

Jindalee QLD, Australia

9th May 2026

I have 2.5t of Crusher Dust on front lawn and I need to move this up the backyard to fill a space I have created for a shed base

Turned up fast, worked non stop until job was done and did it with a smile and great attitude. Would definitely hire again

Help me to move soil for landscaping

$250

Mosman NSW, Australia

9th May 2026

Various tasks Cleaning and moving top soil to backyard etc

Stack 1.6T Firewood in Shed – Springfield VIC – Today Saturday 9 May

$120

Springfield VIC, Australia

8th May 2026

Need someone today to stack approximately 1.6 tonnes of hardwood firewood into an open shed at our property in Springfield VIC 3434. Details: * Hardwood already delivered in pile beside shed * Stack neatly along shed wall * Wheelbarrow onsite * Straightforward physical job * Prefer someone fit and efficient Location: Springfield VIC 3434 Timing: Today only – Saturday 9 May Flexible with arrival time but earlier preferred. Please comment with: * Your availability today * Estimated time required * Your quote Photos attached.

Paul was super efficient, highly recommended!

Earthworks: Operator with Skid Steer & Spreader Bar to level ground

$350

Enoggera QLD, Australia

7th May 2026

Operator with Skid Steer & Spreader Bar needed tomorrow morning to level back yard and smooth ground in preparation for turf to be laid at noon. Best suit a smaller machine. Area to be smoothed and levelled is approximately 12m x 10m.

Chris was punctual, professional and highly effective on his machine. He was also extremely helpful, and super-easy to work with. Great Tasker!

Moving firewood from driveway to woodshed.

$150

Darlington WA 6070, Australia

5th May 2026

FIREWOOD to be moved from driveway (with wheelbarrow) and stacked neatly in woodshed. Clear path to shed. There is a ramp to navigate down with wheelbarrow. Must have ABN

Fantastic. Cannot fault - stacked wood as requested, in the different sections. Adam was punctual, worked efficiently and showed care.

Gravel stones moved from the driveway to the backyard

$150

Dinmore QLD, Australia

4th May 2026

Looking for someone reliable this afternoon to help move approx. 3 cubic metres of rocks/gravel from the driveway to the backyard. Access is straightforward, but the material will need to be moved by wheelbarrow or similar. Happy for you to use your own equipment if you have it (wheelbarrow, shovel etc.), otherwise I can provide basic tools. Would suit someone reasonably fit as it’s manual work, but it’s a simple job and can be knocked over in a couple of hours. Offering $150 for the job. Located in Dinmore and ideally looking for someone who can come this afternoon.

Finn did a great job, would highly recommend!

Help carry soil and mulch to backyard

$160

Coogee, New South Wales

3rd May 2026

Labourer needed-carrying . soil and mulch up one flight of stairs to backyard. (half tonne of each)

Efficient hard worker

2 hrs of labour - move gravel

$180

Guildford NSW, Australia

3rd May 2026

I am getting 3.5 tonnes of gravel delivered to my house at 12pm tomorrow and would like someone to help me move it various places around the backyard. Tools: spade and wheelbarrow Start - 1pm to 3pm I posted this before and cancelled. Apologies as i had change of plans but can now still do this job. Thank you

Awesome tasker. Punctual, good communication and hard working. Finished job well.

Need 2 helpers for using wheelbarrow for an hour

$10

Strathmore VIC 3041, Australia

3rd May 2026

I need two people for pushing wheel barrow of wet contctrete everything will be provided u just need to come on time at 10 am tomorrow

He was puntchual and everything was great with him

Labourer to move some Gravel

$10

Redbank Plains, Queensland

2nd May 2026

Redbank Plains, Queensland DUE TO A TASKER DOUBLE BOOKING I have an area on my footpath which has stones around the area is about 6metres by 2 metres i need someone to move them about 10 metres. Will be using wheelbarrow. All equipment supplied

Nice young man, very helpful will use again

Help moving mulch and dirt

$20

Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia

1st May 2026

Needing help to move dirt and mulch to different areas in the yard. Up to 5 hours work. Price listed is per hour. Any support is appreciated. If you can BYO wheelbarrow, even better!

Great helper. Very efficient.

Move Firewood into woodshed

$300

Moe South VIC 3825, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Relisted due to time wasters Need my woodshed filled for winter Firewood split and in piles in paddock a few hundred metres from shed. Need it loaded and stacked in shed Wood shed is 8x1.7m and need 3 rows that would be about 1.2 deep so about 16m3 of wood to fill shed by my calcs Ideally supply own ute/trailer to move wood, may be able to supply trailer if needed Moe south

Peter was great to deal with, very responsive and completed the job exactly as instructed. Highly recommend!

Soil removal

$300

Dunlop ACT, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I need rocks moved to the side while the soil near the footpath is removed half a meter in, levelled enough to make way for a retaining wall later on. It should only take 1 to 2hrs. Starting this Saturday or from Monday, ending the work by Friday.

Tyson made sure he understood the task before commencing and proceeded to do the task well and finishing with a clean up afterwards. I would hire him again.

Gardening - moving soil.

$125

Werribee VIC, Australia

30th Apr 2026

Moving soil - clean sandy loam soil. Not fill or rubble filled dirt. I will shovel it into a burrow and you will wheel it no more than 15-20m and dump it. And we keep going until as much of the soil as possible is moved. Want done today - ASAP. Location is Werribee. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

A great tasker - would use again.