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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

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

Adam didn’t muck around, he got straight into the job and did it quickly and efficiently and it looks fantastic. He’s easy to communicate with and personable.

Move a metre of gravel

$50

Excellent worker highly recommend

Move Blue Stone Pitchers

$500

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

Remove clean fill

$400

Sean was friendly hard working and got the job done quickly

I need some piles of dirt spread around so that the area is level

$200

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $340

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$130

median

$210

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$340

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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

Labour - need help to move 13 cubic metres of crushed rocks.

$200

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Need help to move 13 Cubic meters of crushed rock to front yard and backyard, no bobcat access, it’s shovel and wheelbarrow job. I am already working on it and need an extra hand with a wheelbarrow.

Empty the truck of Top soil

$150

Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Need to empty truck of top soil on back and spread

Move soil to from from of yard to backyard to level ground

$100

Pymble NSW 2073, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Will provide a cart to move soild that has been delivered in the front yard to backyard of house. Approx6 tons to be moved.

Move river rock from bottom of driveway due to recent heavy rain

$100

South Gladstone QLD, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Please move river rock on driveway which moved due to recent heavy rain

Move and stack fire wood

$200

Beeliar WA, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Two tonnes of fire wood will be delivered to our front driveway Saturday afternoon, looking for someone to move wood to the back and stack in shed Sat afternoon (time unknown) or Sunday.

Move soil from driveway to garden beds

$100

Boronia VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Need about 2.5m3 of soil from the driveway to the 2 garden beds in the backyard which is about 30m away. Have the shovels and the wheelbarrow. Just need labour. I have already filled 2 garden beds in the same way. Just need to fill the other 2. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes Dates available: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Has to be done before Friday.

Did a great job and completed the job in a short time. Very efficient.

Move dirt and soil

$150

Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia

14th Mar 2026

We need help moving dirt/clay from land scrape into a skip bin, preferably with a digger as it’s around 25-30 cubic meters

Help move 1-2 tonne of dirt/material from front yard to back.

$150

Engadine, New South Wales

13th Mar 2026

1-2 tonne of dirt/material with wheel barrow from front yard to back yard. 2-3hrs predicted.

Needing soil moved from front to backyard garden beds $50hr

$50

Loganholme QLD, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Soil to be moved from front to garden beds out back Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Kana went approve and beyond for my task , hard worker and all round great guy highly recommend for any task !

Need someone to move these pebbles as shown to new location

$180

Randwick NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Hi I need someone to move the pebbles as shown in the images from our house to a new location which is a 3 minute drive away You will need to provide all the suitable equipment to complete the job Tools to shovel up the pebbles & something to carry them in

Super efficient and very thorough.

Laborer to move soil

$150

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Need assistance moving soil into a raised garden bed approximately 2 and 1/2 cubes And to cut a trench in freshly laid soil

Dan got the job done on time and without a fuss would highly recommend!

Excess sand removal

$150

Mooloolah Valley QLD, Australia

9th Mar 2026

We recently had the lawn top dressed with sand. There are a number of spots where it was too thick and hasn’t settled through yet. There was also a wheelbarrow load of excess sand. After someone to come remove that excess sand and tidy up by removing some or spreading the patches that were too thick

Happy with the work

Labouring, moving gravel

$40

Baldivis, Western Australia

7th Mar 2026

I need 2 people to help move some gravel. Hourly rate. Not sure of the exact amount to be removed, could take a few hours. Easy work, just a lot of trips back and forth with relatively small amounts each time. Paying 40 an hour with a minimum of 2 hours pay, if 2 of you can come together as a team I'll make it 45 each instead. Starting at 8:30am Sunday morning in Baldivis. Cheers

Great guys to work with. On-time, friendly, worked hard on a hot day. I would definitely hire these guys again.

Two men 1 wheelbarrow 1 hrs work to move some soil

$100

Helensvale QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Need 2 cubic mtrs of soil wheelbarrowed to a veggie garden. No more than an hrs work in it for 2 men.

Perfect job. Thanks for your help

Move 2 bulka bags full of road base & gravel

$400

Greenwich NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Move 2 bulka bags (1 of road base and 1 of blue metal) from front of house to back of house. There is plenty of access down side of house via driveway. Can supply shovel and wheelbarrow if needed.

Roger powered through the work. Finished faster than expected.

I need help to spread gravel along a 16m path

$200

Elanora Heights NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I’m getting gravel delivered from ANL in a small truck and I need it spread out over the path Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Ryan is a charming young man who is dedicated to his work and is a professional

Garden work shovelling dirt into skip

$100

Brighton East VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I need you to help me shovel dirt into a 2 m² skip. BYO shovel and large bucket or wheelbarrow. Basically just a labour job. Need it done today.

Zac was fantastic. Friendly, on time, and great communication throughout. He worked like an absolute machine for two hours straight moving dirt and heavy pavers without stopping. Genuine top bloke. Highly recommend.

Move dirt

$250

Mount Coolum QLD, Australia

24th Feb 2026

We have a trailer load of dirt to wheelbarrow and move off site

Brilliant ! Happy days

Shovel Sand into garden bed .

$600

Bayswater WA, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I need the sand that was removed for a new deck put into the garden bed. There is some rubble/bricks in the sand that will need to be collected and taken to the front of the home for our disposal. The area needs to be cleaned and old drain pipes etc to be removed and taken to the front of the home.

These guys were great they went beyond my expectation. They were friendly and came the day I put in the ad. Expect a great job done!

Move 1 cubic metre of stones and 1 cubic metre of soil

$200

Ardeer VIC 3022, Australia

18th Feb 2026

I have 1 cubic metre (minus a few wheelbarrow trips I've done myself) of garden stones and 1 cubic metre of soil in my driveway that I need to move into the garden (the stones) and split between two raised planters (the soil).

Fantastic! Excellent service and helpful advice (I DEFINITELY bought too many rocks for my garden). Highly recommend and would hire again myself.