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Peter was so flexible and easy to communicate with. He was punctual came with all the appropriate tools and also used his initiative to ask if there was anything else he needed or I needed to get the job done. He was super efficient and the quality of work and advice was amazing and much appreciated. Would definitely invest in his services again. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Help shovelling dirt into garden beds

$169

Bart did a fabulous job, helping move soil and compost throughout our garden. Strong and fast. I wholeheartedly recommend him to everyone.

Help move a delivery of cow and compost around the garden

$100

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

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

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

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

Remove clean fill

$400

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $335

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$130

median

$210

high

$335

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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

Landscaping

$100

Bannockburn VIC, Australia

4th Apr 2026

2 cubic metres of crushed rock moved Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Shovel dirt into garden bed

$100

Lesmurdie WA 6076, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Move dirt from verge into garden bed using shovels Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Fill trench

$20

Roxburgh Park VIC 3064, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Rebooking task between Corine and Steven

Garden work, removing rocks from garden

$100

South Morang, Victoria

4th Apr 2026

I need the small rocks to be moved from the fro t garden to the side of the drive way which is 2.5 meters long and 1 meter wide and I've done some of the job already. If you need a shovel, please bring your own. I don't have any equipment. I have the beach trolley to use as a wheelbarrow

Shovel sand and move in wheelbarrow

$200

Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Shovel sand, push wheelbarrow

Very nice man, very helpful and polite. A very hard worker!

Move ~1000 bricks 10 meters, stacked

$200

Lynwood WA 6147, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Need assistance moving estimated 1000 bricks 10 meters to a new location to clear the area they are currently in. No wheelbarrow or other equipment available.

Mini dingo and operator

$300

Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Mini dingo and operator to turnover some old lawn and garden beds ready for replanting. No soil removal

Spread mulch today

$200

Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Spread 3m³ of mulch. Barrow and shovel provided. Just show up and work. 2 hours work

Excellent work, would hire again!

Loading and moving wheelbarrows

$225

Brisbane QLD, Australia

2nd Apr 2026

Need someone fit and able to help load and move some wheelbarrows. About 2 cubic metres worth. Have all the equipment provided

William was an excellent help. Got on with the task no problem and great communication skills. Would definitely be using Williams services again. Highly recommend

Soil removal

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Pile of soil to be removed from the front & moved to the back of house. See pictures for idea.

What an wonderful person, Devon, is. Punctual ,well spoken & hard working—name it! I would definitely recommend him to others & any of my future works. 👍🏼

Move soil from bulk bags into back garden beds (wheelbarrow job)

$280

Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Scope of work: • Load soil from 3 bulk bags into a wheelbarrow. Each bag is 1 square metre. • Transport it ~20 metres down the side of the house (includes a few small steps/level changes) • Fill two raised planter boxes with the 2 bags of garden mix • Use turf underlay bag of soil to fill/level a low/dip area in the garden Access / conditions: • Path is a bit tight and includes some steps, so it’s manual wheelbarrow work (not machine access) • I’ll be there to direct Tools: • I have 1 wheelbarrow available and a shovel if needed • Ideally bring your own shovel/wheelbarrow if you have one (will make it faster) • Looking for someone reasonably fit and used to manual work Ideally Thursday 2nd of April

Keanu was awesome. Super nice guy, efficient, got the job done with no hassle at all – would highly recommend to anybody else.

Wheel barrow 4 cubic metres of crusha dust. price is per hour

$45

Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia

31st Mar 2026

looking for someone to wheel barrow 4 cubic metres of crush a dust from front yard to back yard

did an amazing job! highly recommend

Move some river pebbles/rocks to front garden

$250

Lara VIC 3212, Australia

30th Mar 2026

I have a pile (1 1/2 mtrs) of river rocks that need to be moved into my front garden - just from nature strip to garden, only a few meters - need to lay down some weed mat for the rocks to go onto as well

Gokul did a great job, took him a couple hours of pretty backbreaking work, he powered on like a machine !

Level out dirt

$100

Crestmead QLD 4132, Australia

30th Mar 2026

Looking for someone who can level out the dirt (which is already dimped there) with a dingo or excavator Should be a couple of hours job

Sean has done a good job and recommend him

Gardening / Dirt Moving

$300

Albion QLD, Australia

27th Mar 2026

We are needing some dirt moved from our driveway way to behind our retaining all. We had a load dumped after the digger we hired left, and I’ve hurt my shoulder so cannot do it. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Sam was amazing! 10/10 would get him back again!

Garden rock wheelbarrowed into yard

$150

Bentleigh VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Need labour of garden rock wheelbarrowed into rear yard around 2 cubic meters Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Dylan is a great to deal With, professional and quick, a all round lovely fella

Spread dirt from a pile, onto the front yard

$200

St Albans VIC, Australia

26th Mar 2026

Got a pile of dirt delivered, which I need spread over my front yard. The pile of dirt and half of the front yard is shown in the photo. Would be great if I could get this done this weekend! I can provide shovels, I don't have a wheelbarrow so if you also don't, then I can rent one for the day. Cheers! Please let me know your availability

Great time working with Papu, he was on time and did some really great work. Very happy with the results and I would definitely rebook with jim

Move of excavated soil and small sandstone into the backyard

$450

North Sydney, New South Wales

26th Mar 2026

Move of excavated soil and small sandstone by wheelbarrow from excavation area to the backyard which is just next to excavated area.

Very honest and hard working gentleman

I need some some soil shovelled off off the pavers. Shovel provided.

$150

Currumbin QLD, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Shovel provided, best to be done while dry, sunny

Great work thanks. Efficient friendly

Carry garden soil to garden beds

$160

Allambie Heights NSW 2100, Australia

24th Mar 2026

4 hours @ $40 per hour. Load, lift and carry garden soil to garden beds. Not the whole bulka bag obviously, only what is achievable in the 4 hour period. 24 stairs maximum, with lower garden bed 15 stairs. See photos

Andrius has a solid work ethic and great positive attitude. His communications were excellent. Make sure you book him in.