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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 - $350

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$130

median

$210

high

$350

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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

Help move gravel upstairs for landscaping job

$400

Earlwood NSW 2206, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I need 2 strong guys with a “Can do”attitude to bring buckets of gravel upstairs for landscaping works to be carried out. Job should only take around 4 hours

I have 6m3 of firewood that needs to be stacked in my shed.

$400

Sunbury VIC, Australia

24th Jan 2026

The firewood is in my driveway & needs to be moved and stacked into the shed. The distance is approximately 30 metres from wood to shed. I have a wheelbarrow which can be used. I normally stack my firewood but as I have injured my back, I’m unable to do it myself this year. I am open to reasonable cost offers for the task.

Move soil to the back garden, build terracing

$250

St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Hi Thomas. We have a helping hand to move soil at the back garden this upcoming Monday. But he will leave Tuesday to Tasmania. Will you be available from Tuesday onward and what is your quote per day? My husband is a builder and will worth along with you all the time.

REMOVE SAND AND DISPOSAL. 2 ton of fill sand.

$300

Treeby WA 6164, Australia

24th Jan 2026

2 ton of sand fill. Wheelbarrow access Will need trailer or big van. 3 hours work.

Move stones from one garden bed to another

$80

Winter Valley VIC 3358, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Looking for someone to move stones from one garden bed to another. About 20 metres from far end to the new garden bed. Last image shows corner of the current bed to the bed on the back fence.

Moving soil with a wheelbarrow

$200

Thorneside QLD 4158, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Moving about 1m3 down the sides of the house and spreading the rest that is left in the front yard About 2m3 in total in the front yard as pictured Have a wheelbarrow and shovel Today or tomorrow morning would work thanks

Excess dirt removal

$100

Palmwoods QLD, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Excess dirt removal. At a guess, 10 wheelbarrows worth. Dirt to be removed and taken from property. Needs to go through glass pool gate and out to driveway at front of property. Wheelbarrow and spade provided.

I need 1-2 cubic metres of garden soil removed.

$250

Mayfield East NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I’ve need 1-2 cubic metres of soil removed from backyard. There is only side access to rear garden so will need to be wheelbarrowed out ( I have a wheelbarrow).

Move Soil - Wheelbarrowing

$150

Everton Park QLD, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Hi, I need someone to help me spread out a pile soil across roughly a 20x6m area. - i have a wheelbarrow and shovels but welcome to bring your own

Such great work ethic and efficiency! Helped me landscape my garden in a morning with no fuss- will definitely be booking again :)

Small pile of dirt and stones to be removed and taken to the dump

$120

Eagleby QLD, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for someone to shovel this dirt and take it away to the dump for me. The dirt and stones have been dug out and placed on a tarp to seperate it from the stones underneath which are to stay. I would estimate there to be about 2 wheel barrows worth of dirt to get rid of. I have a wheel barrow here which could be used to transport the dirt and a short spade but you might want to use your own shovel to take the dirt away. There is direct access from the front down the driveway, up two wooden stairs to get to the dirt in my backyard.

Mitchell did a great job removing the dirt pile for me. Very happy with his work. I would hire him again & I would recommend him.

Move pebbles from driveway into the garden

$200

Old Toongabbie NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

I have just under a tonne of 30/40ml pebbles that I need put around the garden I have a shovel but a wheelbarrow could be handy. I’m not too fussed about the placement. I just make adjustments but I simply need them placed in the garden beds.

Highly recommend Nathan, incredibly courteous punctual did exactly what I needed in no time at all. Will definitely use Nathan’s services again.

Move pebbles and wheelbarrow

$150

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Provide exceptional service

Faavae did the job very well. His communication is fantastic. Highly recommend him.

Shovel dirt, deliver to Cheltenham

$100

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

20th Jan 2026

Shovel around 1m3 of soil into a trailer which is located at the bottom of driveway (10m), so will need to shovel into a wheelbarrow and do trips. Then load up your own vehicle with the mulch approx 1m3, and deliver to Cheltenham.

Managed a big job on his own with ease. Super capable, smart and reliable. Would work with Jackson again.

Pile of soil removed!

$450

Seaford VIC, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Approx 5 cubic meters of soil to be removed It’s in the driveway so very easy access

Jeremy did a great job. Turned up when he said he would and left everything nice and tidy!

Clean up dirt run off from driveway

$400

Adamstown NSW, Australia

11th Jan 2026

After the heavy storm, a lot of dirt flowed from my property down onto the driveway onto the street at the bottom of the driveway. I need someone to shovel the dirt into a wheelbarrow. Take it 3 m put back up onto the property on the other side of the erosion. Matting has now been put down to stop it happening again.

Completed the task.

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