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Nathan took care of the job perfectly. Will definitely hire again ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Remove and dump garden soil
$200
Really great work and very reliable
Moving soil
$250
Really appreciated the help he was hard and efficient considering the conditions. Would recommend
Move 1/2 cube gravel and 1 cube crusher dust to backyard
$300
Did a great job at landscaping. Worked very fast and got a hard job completed very nicely !
Landscaping - Moving Dirt Hourly Rate
$30
He got the job done, so really happy. He also came with a very short notice, which was good for me.
Move gravel
$100
Mike was fantastic, got the job done with no fuss and went above and beyond.
Move Soil from front to back garden
$200
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Top soil moved getting yard ready for grass
$5
Worongary QLD, Australia
13th Sep 2025
We are going to order 13 cubic metres of top soil and need someone to- most likely with a bobcat or similar machine, move the soil into position ready for us to lay grass. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Moving soil from behind the house to front garden
$100
St Albans, Victoria
13th Sep 2025
Moving 2 cubic meters of top soil approximately20m 2 wheelbarrow and 2shovel onsite Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Dumping into prepared garden bed
Moving of top soil from from front to back of the house
$5
Cobblebank VIC 3338, Australia
13th Sep 2025
Transferring of Top Soil from Front of the house to the back for grass laying preparation Wheelbarrow and shovel provided 30 per hour good for 3-4 hours
Prepare the lawn with the top soil
$5
Cobblebank VIC 3338, Australia
13th Sep 2025
Move the topsoil from front to the back Flatten and prepare the lawn for laying of the grass Wheelbarrow, shovel is provided. 30 per hour, good for 4 hours. Cash or transfer.
Dirt/soil removal
$100
Preston VIC 3072, Australia
13th Sep 2025
Soil dug out from backyard needing to be disposed of
Remove soil and crush rock
$250
Craigieburn VIC, Australia
13th Sep 2025
I need some soul and crushed rock removed
Level front yard area
$150
Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
13th Sep 2025
Quick level of a fairly level area. Quick bobcat or dingo job.
Moving soil
$50
Parklea NSW, Australia
13th Sep 2025
Garden soil needs to go inside beds. I don’t have wheelbarrow to move in so if anyone has wheelbarrow can come and do the job. It’s in Parklea
Help shovel dirt onto trailer
$50
Hadfield VIC 3046, Australia
12th Sep 2025
Need help loading up dirt to trailer, shovel supplied.
Very easy and quick to communicate, did a great job. Highly recommend!
Need 2 or 3 people to move one panel 130m
$100
Red Hill QLD, Australia
11th Sep 2025
Have one panel weighing approximately 80kg, need it walked or rolled onto our property via the adjacent property to our rear so that we can get it into our backyard
Responded immediately, was on site 30 minutes later, job done efficiently and to an above average standard, wouldn’t hesitate to use him again, 10/10
Labourer for hire
$300
Melrose Park NSW, Australia
10th Sep 2025
Moving 5t of top soil with wheelbarrow from front yard to backyard. One other person will be supporting
Very reliable , thank you - great experience
Labouring Work - Digging, Wheelbarrowing, moving rubble
$50
Connells Point NSW, Australia
9th Sep 2025
Need labouring work as per the title. Job is nearly complete. Mainly soil digging, moving and carting rubble to front of home and skip bins. Happy with 1-2 people.
Legend, did a great job. Would use again.
Crushed gravel removal
$100
Chirnside Park VIC, Australia
5th Sep 2025
Remove old Lilydale toppings. Complied on front lawn Less than a cubic metre
Thank you for helping us remove this gravel from our front yard. Quick and reliable.
Empty5 wheelbarrow loads of sand into skip bin
$120
North Beach WA 6020, Australia
4th Sep 2025
5 wheelbarrow loads of sand emptied into skip bin. All equipment supplied.
Samuel was a fantastic help, very obliging & polite. Would definitely recommend him. Thanks for the work Samuel
I need dirt moved from a pile into a garden bed
$150
Reservoir VIC, Australia
4th Sep 2025
I need dirt/compost moved from a one square metre pile into a garden bed around 10 m worth distance in a backyard
Sean was prompt and completed the task just as described and wanted, would reccomend for gardening/landscaping needs
Help move soil into skip bin
$60
Port Kembla NSW, Australia
4th Sep 2025
Please move soil into skip bin. See photo. Orange mark where bin is placed. About 1.5m3 and bin is less then 10 metres away. Please bring your own tools like buckets and shovels. Thank you
They moved some soil for me into a skip bin and the guys were on time, friendly and efficient. Great experience and would recommend them.
Labourer to help move soil
$300
Pymble NSW, Australia
3rd Sep 2025
I’m digging an in-ground trampoline and need help moving the soil
Vlad is an absolute champion. Great guy, hard worker, positive attitude, super strong and fit. Honestly, just hire him. Total legend.
Need someone to help move/flatter dirt
$200
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
3rd Sep 2025
hi there, we need to prepare our soil for laying down crushed rock and toppings, need someone to come over to help shovel/move and flatten dirt for the day on Saturday
Jayden, was such a great help!! it was hard work but Jayden had a great attitude and was very efficient :) would defs work with Jayden again
Help with soil moving and gardening
$100
Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
2nd Sep 2025
We are getting 1m3 of soil delivered to our rear laneway and need help moving it to the garden bed which is only about 5 m away but I have a young baby so have limited time to do it. You would be helping my dad do the job so keen to pay by the hour / pay for limited number of hours work as we can finish job if required.
Daniel was super accomodating, an excellent communicator and turned up on time to do the job as quickly as possible. He was friendly and easy to deal with. I’d highly recommend him for this type of task (helping with heavy gardening work).
Move 1.5m3 pebble rock
$300
Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia
2nd Sep 2025
Move 1.5m3 pebble rock from driveway to backyard down stairs case. No wheelbarrow space have to use buckets. Place to marked location in backyard
Very diligent and great communication. The work was completed to a high level. Definitely recommend Shaun.