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Ricky did an excellent job with my gardening. He tackled hard work with ease and showed great attention to detail. His dedication and skill were impressive, and I am extremely satisfied with the results. I will definitely assign him again for future projects. Highly recommended!
Move top soil and spreading
$200
Lin’s a great carpenter - awesome work!
Need to move the underfloor access gate from front to side
$250
Very pleasant! Hard working and punctual
Removal of approx 2 cu mtrs of soil from my footpath
$350
Did a great job at landscaping. Worked very fast and got a hard job completed very nicely !
Landscaping - Moving Dirt Hourly Rate
$30
Nice guy. Was on time, got the job done quickly. Very efficient.
Dissessemble playset and relocate from front yard to back
$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
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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.
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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.
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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
Wheelbarrow dirt
$100
Cannon Hill QLD, Australia
13th Dec 2025
Wheelbarrow dirt from a pile on the on the driveway to the backyard
Mix Soil and Compost and Put in Beds
$80
Moorabbin VIC 3189, Australia
13th Dec 2025
I have three batches of compost that need mixing and shovelling into garden beds close by. Have tools to do the job here.
Move the sand
$100
Osborne Park WA, Australia
13th Dec 2025
I need someone to help move the sand on my driveway to the side of my house frontage and spread the sand out evenly
Remove some dirt
$300
Mont Albert North VIC, Australia
13th Dec 2025
I took the top layer off my lawn, so I have a pile of about 1m3 of dirt and grass to be removed. You'll need to shovel it into a wheelbarrow, wheel the barrow to our driveway, and then shovel it into your ute and take the dirt away. I'd like it done today.
Need labourer to help remove 50mm layer of soil
$250
Happy Valley, South Australia
13th Dec 2025
Need labourer to please help remove top of soil, about 50mm of 30 square metres by hand as no machine access. Can please bring own shovel. Have wheelbarrow and trailer, will take to dump myself. Just need help to remove the soil.
Levelling soil in my back yard
$200
Mount Lawley WA, Australia
13th Dec 2025
I need the pictured pile of soil to be moved into a skip bin at the front of the property. Also need a 25m2 area around the pool cleaned up and levelled (shouldn't need to remove soil, just a bit of the concrete debris pictured).
Truck loads and remaining small lawn removal with bobcat
$800
Byford, Western Australia
13th Dec 2025
The job is 65% done . Easy money . Truck with bobcat required to finish up .
1 hour worth of cruisy shovelling
$10
Roxburgh Park VIC, Australia
12th Dec 2025
After somebody that wants to make a small but easy couple of bucks Just shovelling the rest of this soil into the bin. Should take about an hour Im over it, cant be bothered doing it, but will do it if its going to cost me more then $100. So suits somebody thats local around here and keen to make a quick hundy. I have a couple of shovels here and I have drinks on the house. I know it might not be worth leaving the house for, but it might for somebody that lives nearby and doing nothing
20 full wheel barrows moved from front to back of property
$180
Ripley QLD 4306, Australia
11th Dec 2025
20 wheel barrows evenly spread out over a 15 sqm area
Unreal thanks so much mate
Seeking someone to pick up horse poo
$100
Cardup WA 6122, Australia
9th Dec 2025
Looking for someone to come and clean up horse poo from 2 x paddocks. They spread over approx 1.5-2acres (just one horse). Just need to be put in a pile in the paddocks. Currently heavily pregnant making it tricky to do myself! Can supply wheelbarrow and pitch fork. Likely to take 1hr.
Jodi came to help clean up some horse paddocks for me. She was very polite, punctual and did a great job! I would be happy to recommend her to anyone!
Remove pile of dirt from front yard
$200
Cranbourne North VIC 3977, Australia
7th Dec 2025
We recently dug out a garden bed and have moved the pile of dirt to our front yard. We require the dirt to be removed and taken away. Can be done any day as there is no front fence and access is always available. (Picture attached)
Great communication. Great job done
Move a pot from my backyard down a ramp to the front yad
$25
Attadale WA, Australia
1st Dec 2025
Move a large pot from my backyard to my front yard.there is a ramp so a trolley can be brought and used The pot is pretty heavy.
Gary was fantastic- he was so helpful and polite and helped with a few other items when he came. Totally recommend!
Placed crushed rock down to side path of house
$100
Boronia VIC, Australia
30th Nov 2025
I’d like some extra crushed rock placed down to one side of the house
Job well done and great with communication
Soil removal
$150
Ivanhoe East, Victoria
29th Nov 2025
Take away about 1 cubic meter of clean soil with some grass in it. Removed for the creation of a garden path. Already in pile with easy access.
Stuart is always great. On time and super clean.
Move dirt from frony yard too back
$60
Clyde North VIC, Australia
28th Nov 2025
Move top soil from front yard to backyard (its not far)and prepare for seeds
Harry was great!polite and a hardworking young man. Got the job done in no time .
Move approx 2-3m cube of soil into a skip
$100
Highton VIC 3216, Australia
26th Nov 2025
I have approx 2-3 meters cube of soil that needs to be placed into a skip. The skip will be right beside the soil, so its just a matter of shoveling the dirt into the skip. The earlier the better. However must be done before Saturday evening. BYO Shovel. The skip is a walk in skip as per photo
I can not rate Abishek highly enough. Communication was great, turned up when he said he would, and the work completed was excellent.
Move 5 cubic meters of soil to rear of property
$400
Abbotsford NSW 2046, Australia
25th Nov 2025
I have 5 cubic meters of soil to move from the front to the back of the house. 1cubic meter needs to be taken up 12 stairs. You will need to have your own shovel and wheel barrow for the job.
Great job, very hard work on a scorching day and you did a fantastic job!
Remove dirt partially from garden bed and top up with fresh soil
$100
Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
25th Nov 2025
Remove part of the dirty from the garden bed and top up with 1 cubic meter of fresh soil
MJ and Tanu are amazing to deal with. MJ has a lots of knowledge in plants and got the job done perfectly!
Move turf into skip
$100
Grange QLD 4051, Australia
25th Nov 2025
Shovel this pile of turf into the skip. Skip located adjacent to pile on verge. See images. Turf clumps have been dug out by digger - might be easy enough to move by hand.
Great job! Thanks ☺️
Need gravel moved into storage
$50
Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
25th Nov 2025
Need gravel moved into storage 7 meters away on flat ground.
A highly professional and amicable individual, punctual and diligent in completing the assigned task.









