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Robert carried out all the elements of my task exactly as described with punctuality and professionalism.

General garden help

$250

Great communication, great job and good price.

Remove 12-15m3 of soil/sand

$400

Quick, efficient and easy communication. Job done well.

Remove dead foliage, debris, and excess dirt. Level soil.

$250

Excellent worker highly recommend

Move Blue Stone Pitchers

$500

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

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

Duncan was great! Punctual, great communication and a hard worker. Would definitely recommend.

Garden labouring

$5

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $345

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$130

median

$210

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$345

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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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What can you expect from an earthmover?

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 Today. Point Cook. $45 PH.wheelbarrows crushed rock

$45

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Landscaping my property. Will be moving crushed rock today dirt, concrete and stones on subsequent days. Additional days will be required.

Dispose garden soil

$250

Enfield SA 5085, Australia

10th Jan 2026

I have surplus garden soil which i need to be taken away and dispose. Aprox around 2ton. Soil is inside the fence next to street and next to sliding gate for easy access. Have wheel barrow and shovels, happy to discuss further.

Sand removal from backyard.30sm

$200

Treeby WA 6164, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Removal of sand. 30sm Some wheelbarrow work. Not the brickie sand under the wheelbarrow.

Landscaping

$1,500

Fraser Rise VIC, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Need Landscaping in Fraser Rise. West Melbourne. Total Area Approx 135 Sq. Mtrs. Breakdown: Landscaping Measurements: *FRONT* # STRIP IN RIGHT (GARAGE SIDE): 5 Mtrs x 0.55 Mtrs # Centre Bed (2 Nos) A.) 1.47 Mtrs x 0.52 Mtrs B.) 1.22 Mtrs x 0.52 Mts # Front Garden Bed: 2.4 Mtrs x 6.16 Mtrs *BACK* 8 Mtrs x 14.2 Mtrs # Need rubbish removal, soil filling, levelling and plain grass at back. In Front, need Grass patch and simple but elegant style. Send your designs and quote

General labour

$10

Hornsby Heights NSW, Australia

10th Jan 2026

I have got 20t soil in thevfront yard that I need to take to the backyard with wheelbarrow. (Tight access). I have a mini loader to load the wheelbarrow and need to carry only and dump.

Labourer for moving loam

$25

Ingle Farm, South Australia

9th Jan 2026

I need one or two labourers with wheelbarrow and shovel to move loam from front yard into garden bed and spread loam. Hourly rate

Move granite outdoor table

$150

Annandale, New South Wales

9th Jan 2026

Move Granite Slab & Sandstone Plinths in Garden (Heavy Lift) Description: I need a heavy granite slab and sandstone plinths relocated within my garden. Scope of Works: • Approx. 2000mm long x 1000mm wide x 20mm thick • Move the granite slab approximately 6 metres to a new location in the garden • Relocate associated sandstone plinths • Reassemble the granite slab on the plinths in the new location Requirements: • Experience handling heavy stone / granite • Appropriate lifting equipment (e.g. suction lifters, trolleys, multiple people) • Care taken to avoid damage to the stone, garden, or surrounding areas Notes: • Access is within a residential garden • Please factor labour and equipment into your offer

Need Dingo to remove excess garden soil

$500

Googong NSW, Australia

9th Jan 2026

Hi Looking someone who has Dingo to get rid of existing garden soil from front yard of house. Looking to get removed at least 2-3 inches as I need to put blue sand later on. Soil to be taken away by person who coming for the job. Area is approximately 8*8m

Move soil delivery

$180

Camp Hill QLD 4152, Australia

5th Jan 2026

Edit: needed tomorrow Wednesday 7th Jan. Hi I need assistance wheel barrowing approx 8 to 10m3 of garden soil to back yard for backyard leveling. Paying $60 an hour. I'll be helping with the task I need an offsider. Please bring your own wheel barrow

Great to work with. Would recommend to others.

1.5hrs moving crushed rock to backyard. Required now

$150

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Approx 1.5m3 of crushed rock needs to be scooped up and wheelbarrowed to the back. Max 1.5hrs. Will not keep you longer than that. Required right now

Great work. On time and job completed succesfully

Soil levelling

$10

Glenelg East SA, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

I’m after someone to remove soil from a garden bed and dump it in a skip bin on site. No soil needs to be taken away by the tasker. Will require someone with a decent level of fitness as digging/shovelling is required. Tools can be provided (shovel, pick and wheelbarrow), however bring what you want. **please quote your hourly rate.

Hard and thorough worker. Recommend them!

Sand moved to skip bin

$200

Mount Lawley WA, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Hi I need the sand pictured moved to the skip bin please

Punctual and great communication. Would highly recommend. Thanks again

Put timber in trailer

$55

Belair SA 5052, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Move timber into trailer we will provide. You'll need a wheebarrow. Trailer about 10m away. Should take 30min not even depending your speed. Probably 10 barrows worth. Anther small pile with photo coming soon.

Good bloke very reliable

Move soil from front of house to back of house

$35

Basin Pocket QLD, Australia

25th Dec 2025

We are getting 4 m3 of soil delivered on 29 December between 8-9am. We need the soil moved from the front of the house to the back of the house and spread around to even the ground out to make garden beds. We have a wheel barrow and shovels. Can remove some pool fencing to make it easier to get in and out or happy to discuss the most efficient way with the right airtasker. Side access is all flat. Quotes welcomed. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Kamar was excellent, a hard worker and really easy to get along with. Would recommend!

Move 2 cubic meters of soil

$250

Ringwood VIC, Australia

24th Dec 2025

2 cubic meters of soil - moved from driveway down to back of property in garden beds, involving stairs (pictured) I’ll have the soil delivered between 8-12pm Bring your own wheel barrow

Peter was fantastic to work with - easy going, great communicator, and eye for detail. Thanks Peter

Move 6 sq metres of bark - driveway to backyard and spread

$250

Hastings VIC 3915, Australia

21st Dec 2025

Need to move 6 cubic metres of soft fall/play bark from driveway into the backyard and spread around Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Jake was punctual, friendly, and very easy to communicate with. The job of covering my backyard with 6 sq metres of soft fall bark was done to a very high standard and next day after I posted the job. The area looks amazing and was left clean and tidy. I am extremely happy with the result and would happily recommend Jake to anyone looking for reliable, quality work.

Need someone to move and stack around 3m3 firewood into shed

$200

Lawson NSW 2783, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Move from driveway to shed and stacked in neatly

Great work very efficient and hard working

Moving 2mtrs gravel from front footpath to the back

$140

New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

18th Dec 2025

moving gravel Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Very happy with the great help I received today. Cheerful and hard working.

Sand Removal

$200

South Guildford WA, Australia

18th Dec 2025

I’m looking for 1–2 reliable people to help remove sand and wheelbarrow it into a skip. The sand is already on site — this is manual labour only, no digging required. You’ll need to be physically fit and able to handle repetitive lifting and wheelbarrowing. Details: Task: Move sand into skip using a wheelbarrow Location: South Guildford Time required: Approx. 4 hours Date: flexible but skip being delivered sometime Monday the 22nd Dec- soooo after that please Tools: Wheelbarrow provided (please confirm if you have your own) Happy to answer any questions. Thanks!

Absolutely outstanding work — I couldn’t be happier. They worked incredibly hard shovelling and wheelbarrowing a large amount of sand. They were punctual, efficient, and had a great attitude from start to finish. I would 100% recommend them to anyone needing a reliable, strong, and hardworking Airtasker, and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again.

Clean the water meter box door of soil.

$38

Stafford QLD 4053, Australia

18th Dec 2025

A little soil remained on top of the water meter door after moving. The soil must be removed for easy access to the meter box. Just wipe the soil. No rubbish, no digging.

Fast and reliable service