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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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$210
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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.
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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.
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