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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Nicholas moved 5 cubic meters of garden soil, into raised beds, on a hot day. Kept going the whole time and got it done for me. 👍🏻

Move garden soil from front yard to rear garden bed

$300

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

Great work ethic and a very easy guy to deal with. Would certainly use Matthew again.

Labouring job 4 hours

$200

Poli was great! Efficient, on time and lovely

Moving 8 cubic meters of soil

$200

Ben was fantastic, he went above and beyond. Highly recommend

Sand / soil removal

$100

Excellent experience with Glenn from start to finish. Great communication, arrived on time and completed the job efficiently. Would happily engage again.

Large rocks and earth moved

$300

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$140 - $350

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$140

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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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

Bags of soil and rock moved.

$300

Mosman NSW, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

Bags of soil and rock moved from lower yard up to street level. You will also need to bag a large amount of soil and rock and move it up to street level

Sand removal and some limestone blocks, approx 25-30 cubic metres

$2,000

Sorrento WA 6020, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Level the front block and remove and dispose of all sand

Remove soil and rock within soil from subfloor

$300

Forestville NSW, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Need to remove soil (and there may be rock amongst the soil) in a subfloor. Easy access through a door and the area being excavated is almost person height so can freely stand. Soil/rocks is to be moved about 20m by wheel barrow to a front garden. The price is a daily rate (7 hours). See green line in the photos for the area to remove soil/rocks from.

Level Backyard and clear soil

$500

Truganina VIC, Australia

30th Jun 2025

HI I have a backyard that need to be cleared of clay soil and needs to be levelled. Land size is 9.8m x 2.8m.

Remove top soil

$100

Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia

30th Jun 2025

Remove top soil so bed is 200mm below concrete path. Remove soil from site.

Move firewood

$100

Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia

30th Jun 2025

I need a pile of firewood moved from our driveway to the side yard and stacked.

I was so happy a female applied for this task. Ariel is a polite, hard working young woman. She went about this task with her head down and followed my direction to the letter. Ariel had all the firewood moved in such a short time frame. She even moved our dry wood to the deck for me. I would definitely recommend her. Thanks Ariel. I will be looking out for you for future jobs I need done! :)

Need to move soil moved a few meters away

$200

Forestville NSW, Australia

28th Jun 2025

Need to move this mound of soil a few meters away (about 5 meters to move up onto the top section). See blue circle for the soil and blue arrow for the section at the top to help move it to

Thanks very much for all the help today. Excellent work and a pleasure to work with.

Nine potted plants and a bike to be moved 1.5km

$50

Highgate WA 6003, Australia

27th Jun 2025

Nine potted plants and one bike to be moved from front yard of residence (no stairs or steps and easy street front access ~ 3-4m from front garden). I've even got a trolley. They're all at the front and to be moved 1.5km to neighbouring suburb, also easy access to garden via driveway and no steps.

Great work, easy going and true to word

Garden soil - pour and level garden soil into the garden beds

$300

Yagoona NSW, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

I will buy 3 cubic metre garden soil bags. Need someone to pour and level the soil into the two garden beds.

Saad was great! Easy to communicate with and did a great job. Definitely recommend.

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.

Friendly and Polite - got it done !

Shovel garden soil into raised garden beds

$150

Smithfield QLD, Australia

10th Jun 2025

Need someone to shovel garden soil into 6 raised garden beds. 4 x rectangles 320 x 80 x 60 2 x round 90 x 40 Nearly one third deep have been filled with cardboards. Need done between June16-19.

Adrian arrived on time, good communication and efficient.

Move Soil to Backyard – Full Day Help Needed

$400

Pymble, New South Wales

9th Jun 2025

Hi there, I’m looking for someone to assist with moving one cubic meter of soil to my backyard. The job involves: • Carrying buckets of soil stepping on pavers. We have turfed the access and don’t want to walk on it. • Steady, consistent pace – no rush • Easy access to the backyard . You’ll need to descend 5 steps to get to the backyard. No special skills needed – just reliability and a good attitude. Ideal for someone who’s physically fit and happy to work outdoors. You’re responsible for your safety and insurance.

don’s performance and work ethic were beyond my expectations. from the moment he arrived, i could tell he was reliable and committed. he worked steadily and without fuss, and i instantly felt i could trust him to get the job done properly. i strongly recommend don to anyone needing a dependable and hardworking airtasker. would definitely hire him again.

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!

Spread soil

$180

Kenmore Hills QLD, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Need large pile of soil spread throughout garden. Should be approximately 6 hours work at $30 per hour. Will pay more if work takes longer. Have other work to also do. Have all necessary tools, wheelbarrows, shovels, soil spreader etc Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great job. Good communication and excellent work ethic.

Soil/gravel removal

$1,500

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Looking for the best option to have soil/gravel removed. The soil can be used for landfill or recycled and the gravel is perfectly usable. Needing done this week and access will be easy as rear fence will be removed so trucks/dingos can get straight in.

Very professional and went the extra mile.

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