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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Zac is a super hard worker and is happy to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Remove clean fill

$400

Great communication, turned up quickly and worked at a cracking pace. Thanks Dean!

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

Felix, and his team arrived on time and completed the work to an excellent standard. Fantastic job!

I need approximately 3.5m3 of soil removed from garden beds

$400

Very responsive from the start to the end. Arrived on time & completed our job as required. Would highly recommend & use Mohammed again.

Move a pile of dirt/mulch about 5 metres away via a slight incline.

$200

Sam and Christian were amazing. So glad they helped. Sam's knowledge was invaluable. Thanks guys so much.

Help move a pianola up a sloped concrete driveway

$200

Excellent worker highly recommend

Move Blue Stone Pitchers

$500

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

median

$200

high

$320

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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

Moving the soil to the backyard

$30

Nar Nar Goon VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

Moving soil from the driveway to backyard Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Concrete to be move in my backyard

$25

Nar Nar Goon VIC, Australia

23rd May 2026

To move the Gravel from the front driveway to the back yard

Moving soil with dingo

$800

Kiels Mountain QLD, Australia

23rd May 2026

I need piles of soil to be spread and moved. Likely to be a full days job with a dingo

Move a pile of dirt

$200

Albany Creek QLD, Australia

23rd May 2026

Move large pile of dirt from front of house to backyard

Remove excavated rock & dirt from lower to upper ground level

$6,500

North Sydney NSW, Australia

22nd May 2026

I need help clearing excavated rock and dirt from a lower ground level up to the upper ground level, then carting it to a skip bin. The job involves approximately 10–12 cubic metres of rubble (mixed rock and dirt) to be cleared in total. Specifically: • Raising excavated material approx 3m vertically from the lower level to the upper level using a powered hoist/lift • Then approx 200 wheelbarrow loads moved over a distance of about 10m to a skip bin • Loading the material into the skip Need to supply own equipment

Soil and concrete pay cash

$200

Ashmore QLD 4214, Australia

22nd May 2026

Soil and concrete to bin

Shovel dirt in trailer and take away

$300

Travancore VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

Clean up dirt with shovel and take away. About 1 cube of old soil. Trailer access only

Great hard worker. Thank you

Labour mainly wheelbarrow work

$175

Helensvale QLD, Australia

19th May 2026

Moving dirt and mulch around the garden using owner supplied Wheelbarrow and shovel. Approx 4-5 hours depending on Pace.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anthony was an absolute machine — tirelessly slogging through concrete and relentless jackhammering without complaint. Hard-working, reliable and an all-round top bloke who’s easy to get along with. I’d highly recommend him for any work you need done.✅

Spread Gravel

$200

Suffolk Park NSW, Australia

19th May 2026

Spread 3 tonnes of gravel. You *must* supply a tax invoice to get paid.

Great thanks. All good

Need help with wheel barrowing soil at hourly rate

$50

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

17th May 2026

Need help in wheelborrowing soil and bluestone rocks and laying grass. Happy to pay hourly rate of $50 per hour.

Excellent work wheelbarrowing the soil and bluestone rocks. Charlie was very nice, hardworking and professional throughout the job. Really happy with the effort and the way everything was handled. Highly recommend!

Stack firewood

$50

Pakenham VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Stack 2 cubic meters of firewood

Absolutely brilliant. You so much

Move native 4m3 Mulch pile

$120

Templestowe VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

I need someone to move a pile of native dry mulch approx 4m3 by barrow to adjacent garden beds 20-50m away

Fantastic 10/10 very happy

Move dirt, dig post hole

$300

Ferny Hills QLD, Australia

11th May 2026

I have approx 1 sqm of dirt to move from one spot to another (by my hand, machines won’t fit) approx 15 m, 14 cane sugar bales to move and a post hole to dig.

Sean was great. Will happily hire him again.

Shovel dirt in to skip bin

$120

Port Macquarie NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

Shovel dirt in to a skip bin with ramp Skip bin is just in driveway, not a far distance We have wheelbarrow and shovel Just need the remaining dirt from in ground trampoline excavation removed , approx 8 wheelbarrows full

Kelvin was 10/10 and went above and beyond. A top notch job, cannot thank you enough

Extra help to tip a spa on its side

$100

Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

10th May 2026

I need someone strong to help tip a small spa on it side. I will fix a leak, then we drop it back down into position. Will take about an hour.

Excellent help, thank you.

Shoveling and moving soil, and moving planters

$200

Palmyra WA 6157, Australia

10th May 2026

I have three large rectangular planters that currently have soil and one plant in each of them. I need them moved so the soil will need to be taken out, the planters moved into their new spot and then the soil and plants replaced back into the planters. I have a wheelbarrow, shovel and tarp for the job.

Excellent worker, friendly , punctual and a pleasure to work with.

Soil moved from garden bed 2100cm L x 70cm W x 30cm D to lawn

$200

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia

10th May 2026

Soil moved from a garden bed to another part of the garden.

Paul was friendly and on time, understood the job and completed it in a timely manner. Site was left clean. Very happy with Paul and the work he did for me

Stack 1.6T Firewood in Shed – Springfield VIC – Today Saturday 9 May

$120

Springfield VIC, Australia

8th May 2026

Need someone today to stack approximately 1.6 tonnes of hardwood firewood into an open shed at our property in Springfield VIC 3434. Details: * Hardwood already delivered in pile beside shed * Stack neatly along shed wall * Wheelbarrow onsite * Straightforward physical job * Prefer someone fit and efficient Location: Springfield VIC 3434 Timing: Today only – Saturday 9 May Flexible with arrival time but earlier preferred. Please comment with: * Your availability today * Estimated time required * Your quote Photos attached.

Paul was super efficient, highly recommended!