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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Brisbane

Great communicator. Arrived on time and sent photos when job done. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Move soil from back garden

$200

Brilliant operator. On time. Fantastic job. Can’t recommend him enough

Remove about 3.5m3 of garden soil

$450

Maurice was a great, hard worker who arrived on time and did a great job. Highly recommend

Sat - Garden Work and moving soil

$210

Great job, thanks Mitch! All done how requested with efficient & friendly approach. We now have our herb garden! 🙏🏼

Set up small herb garden

$100

Jordan was prompt, courteous and professional He worked extraordinarily fast to have the task completed. I would recommend him for anyone looking for a helping hand. Thanks Jordan!!

Move soil from front driveway to back yard

$100

Hard worker

Wheelbarrowing dirt from back into skips in front

$200

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Brisbane

$150 - $300

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$150

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$200

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$300

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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.

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 in Brisbane

Move pile of dirt 8metres

$85

Wilston QLD, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Move small pile of dirt to new location, approx 8 metres away. Shovels and wheel barrow supplied

Great job and lovely guy 👍🏼

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.

Soil Removal

$150

Auchenflower QLD, Australia

18th May 2025

Remove soil and stones that have been already dug out. Also dig 1 inch of soil from the top and remove. Area is approximately 3m x 2m. Soil to be removed off site.

Great job and great to work with. Recommend.

Driveway and path gurney

$100

Auchenflower QLD, Australia

6th May 2025

Need driveway gurney. Around 6 metres x 5 metres. Also side pathway

Very professional and friendly

Garden labourer 25th April

$250

Hamilton QLD, Australia

21st Apr 2025

Hard labouring. Cutting/mattocking out an old garden. Approximately 6 x 3 metres. Carrying or barrowing it about 35 metres up a slope to a mobile skip bin. Lifting material into the bin. .

Remove old deteriorated sand bags we installed about 5 years ago.

$150

Bowen Hills QLD, Australia

9th Apr 2025

We have approximately three square metre of sand and sandbags that have deteriorated due to the UV rays. Bags are stacked. We need them taken away. It will be a shovel type job. If you're looking for Fitness, this is one for you!! or if you have a bobcat and truck and you wanna pick them up on the way through that's OK also. We need the area cleaned and swept when finished.

I need the driveway crossover ramp replaced (from road to driveway).

$1,000

Bardon QLD 4065, Australia

25th Feb 2025

I need the driveway crossover ramp (not sure if this is the right term) replaced. This is the small concrete ramp from the road up to my driveway. - Due date: Before Friday, 7 October 2022

Remove top soil ready for concrete driveway

$1,000

Seven Hills QLD 4170, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Top soil removed from garden. Area is roughly 7m x 6m so estimated 4 cube removal.

5-6 wheelbarrows of dirt to be removed from backyard

$100

Bulimba QLD, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Had some plumbing work done and there is a pile of dirt that needs to be loaded into a barrow, taken up the side of house and removed. Not a huge job, probably less than an hour.

Did an excellent job. Responsive and punctual.

Moved dirt

$150

Wilston QLD, Australia

14th Feb 2025

Move as much dirt as you can to the back yard in 5 hours. Heavy work, needs to be done by wheelbarrow and is up a slope. We have 1.5m3 left to move and it has defeated us. Dirt is in large bags but needs to be pushed up side of house into vege patches in back yard.

Remove soil and level out footpath

$85

Bardon QLD, Australia

10th Feb 2025

We have some soil and gravel that needs to be removed at the front of our property so we can lay down fresh grass. Would like to get this done by the weekend or sooner

Mark was a great, offer wasn’t over the top and got to work same day. All soil, rubble and weeds moved from footpath - we can now garden and place down new soil and turf.

Move 4 cubic metres of decomposed granite 20 metres down side passage

$400

Bardon QLD, Australia

31st Jan 2025

Need help to move 4 cubic metres of decomposed granite 20 metres down side passage. Deco has been ordered for delivery so the job is just moving the deco. Passage includes two flights of stairs (4 short steps and 3 long steps). No access for machinery. Will be wheel barrow and/or buckets.

Soil moved front footpath to front yard

$300

Hawthorne QLD, Australia

31st Jan 2025

I need 4 cubic metres of new soil moved from the footpath to the front yard. We are laying new turf soon and need to have this soil in place beforehand. I will supply 2 x wheelbarrows and shovels. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Absolutely awesome! Would highly recommend!

Two terracotta pots (Approx 80kg each) carried into my back yard .

$150

Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia

2nd Jan 2025

I need two terracotta pots approx. 80kg each carried up a driveway and up 6 steps into a backyard

Help wheel borrowing topsoil

$200

Hawthorne QLD, Australia

24th Dec 2024

About 4 cub m topsoil needed to be moved from front of house to rear of house

Excess soil removed from garden 2 garden beds. Approx 1.5 cubic metres

$300

Paddington QLD, Australia

8th Dec 2024

Remove excess soil from garden beds. If possible dig out stumps.

Gravel drainage pit - 1m2 size - access is 87 mm max

$500

Toowong QLD 4066, Australia

30th Nov 2024

Need help digging a 1 m2 hole in garden - normal soil. An hourly rate preferred. Min hours 5hrs

Need some soil removed about 1.5 cubic meters

$300

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

28th Nov 2024

Need soil removed from back courtyard would need to be wheel barrowed to the front driveway about 25 meters and taken away. Soil could be used in a garden it’s not rubbish.

Labour - removing dirt

$300

Alderley QLD, Australia

24th Nov 2024

I need help removing dirt to prepare for a sauna area. By 5 hours work. If you can help with wooden partition wall there would be additional hours. Job can be done on Friday 29th of Nov