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Ben was fantastic, he went above and beyond. Highly recommend
Sand / soil removal
$100

Highly recommend thanks so much
Moving a cubic metre of dirt from footpath to driveway (1 metre)
$100

Task completed exactly as requested
Remove dirt/sand from driveway
$500

Very hard working and nice man , finish big job, definitely will contact him again for next job . Highly recommended
Need to move 10 cubic meter soil from front of the house to the back
$50

Wilson was a great communicator and got the job done in good time. Work was of an excellent standard and would be happy to use Wilson for any landscaping jobs in the future.
Soil levelling
$150

A very polite and resourceful young man. Hard working. Highly recommended.
Move topsoil and lay turf
$150
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor
$140 - $350
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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.
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
6m x 3m concrete slab
$500
Riverstone NSW, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Soil ground. Looking for someone local.
Spread soil in two garden beds will provide shovels and wheelbarrows
$80
Park Orchards VIC, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Spread soil in two garden beds I will provide shovels and wheelbarrows
4 cubic meter skip bin
$400
Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Skip bin 4 cubic meter required
Soil removal
$250
Mernda VIC, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Need soil removal from site, there is probably 1-2 trucks of soil there. Preferably today
Clear bag garden sand
$75
Helensvale QLD 4212, Australia
14th Jun 2025
Seeking help with having this bag of garden sand removed. Recently cleared out a garden bed. Aprox 300 litres. Don’t have means to dispose.
Crusher gravel moved and spread out
$150
West Woombye QLD, Australia
14th Jun 2025
I have approx 4cubic metres of gravel/roadbase that needs to be spread out evenly on driveway. Easy access and not too far to be moved around
Digging and levelling
$30
Stafford QLD, Australia
14th Jun 2025
We need an area filled with some dirt and then levelled. Rate is per hour.
Fill my skip bin
$200
Harkness VIC, Australia
14th Jun 2025
We need a large skip bin filled, we are moving house
Rock and soil removal
$300
Broadmeadows VIC 3047, Australia
8th Jun 2025
Need to clear rock and soil from backyard. Job includes removal, taken off and disposal of rock and soil. Waste is just over 1 cubic metre.


Did what supposed to be done.
Wood stacking
$150
Mount Nelson TAS, Australia
4th Jun 2025
I’ve had 4tonne of firewood delivered. I’d like it stacked. Can provide use of wheel barrow, and the distance from the pile to the stack is less than 15 metres.


Robert was great, worked very hard and communicated well!
Help shovel dirt & mulch
$150
Holsworthy NSW, Australia
31st May 2025
I need to shovel 4 scoops (500 L of soil per scoop) from the front driveway to the back yard about about 30 mtrs. All flat and level. I have a small wheelbarrow and shovel .


Luke was very obliging and polite. Did everything exactly as I wanted. We'll hire him again.
Excavate driveway soil
$800
Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
24th May 2025
I need this area excavated and soil taken away. 150mm deep 7.2x3.8 Mentone


Jeremy was brilliant. I’d happily recommend his services to everyone. He made sure he left the job 100% complete and I was happy before he started to tidy up. Thanks again
Move dirt from one place to another.
$120
Batesford VIC, Australia
24th May 2025
Need soft garden soil moved from one place to another. Wheelbarrow and shovel provided. Pile of dirt is close to where it needs to be laid.


Finn did an amazing job moving dirt! Levelling it out, with great communication!
Labourer with wheel barrow needed
$30
Jimboomba QLD 4280, Australia
21st May 2025
Need someone with a wheelbarrow and spade on Friday for 8 hours to move soil from front yard to back yard. New property. There is a 2.9M wide gap on the side to move the wheel barrow. Will pay per hour


We recently had a large load of underturf soil delivered, and Jaidan did an absolutely brilliant job spreading it evenly across our yard. He was punctual, efficient, and worked non-stop with great attention to detail. The finish was smooth and perfectly prepped for turfing. Highly recommend him for any landscaping or soil work—genuinely impressed with his professionalism and work ethic!
Wheelbarrow soil from a garden bed to a skip bin
$200
Yangebup WA, Australia
20th May 2025
I want to empty garden beds. There is around 3 to 4m3 of soil that needs to be barrowed 30m to a skip bin at the front, I will arrange skip bin Garden beds have retained water so soil will be wet.


Genuine and hardworking. Always does the right thing.
Dingo and operator hire
$250
Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia
19th May 2025
Shift pebels from one garden bed to another and level ground 3.5m x 1.5m garden bed


Excellent service by omar and team, highly reccomend.
Soil moving
$250
Broadbeach Waters QLD, Australia
17th May 2025
Dig up soil and sand from deconstructed planter box in photo and move & unload (using a shovel and wheelbarrow) to some 700L bags down other end of house around 35-40m away


Daniel completed a very intense 6-hr task better than expected and didn’t let up!
Collect 2 cubic metres soil and spread on rear raised garden bed.
$250
Maylands WA, Australia
15th May 2025
Collect 2 cubic metres of soil from Little Loads in High Wicombe, deliver to address in Maylands. Transfer soil to rear raised garden bed (raised by 1 metre). Access rear through garage and down the side of the house. BYO trailer and wheelbarrow. Pics attached of the raised garden bed, and access via garage and side of house. Contact me to discuss and arrange a day.


Darcy is super reliable, did a great job and cleaned up afterwards. I would definitely reccomend his work.
Remove soil
$100
Manly West QLD, Australia
6th May 2025
Remove remaining soil in backyard


Friendly and good job done thanks very much
Move Soil into Skip
$200
Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
28th Apr 2025
Moving several large buckets up side path into a skip


Luke was awesome. Very efficient and hard working