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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in East Brisbane
Great Job from Liam
Remove and dispose of 1.5 cubic mtrs of soil - driveway
$120
Absolute solid worker, professional, courteous and completed the task perfectly. Great communication skills and nothing is to much trouble. Highly recommend William. He will be my go to on Airtasker. Thanks again Will.
Remove/move some soil
$250
What a great job! All the soil moved to garden beds beautifully. Thank you for going the extra mile and inflating my garden trolley tyres. Thanks for bring a beaut wheelbarrow. Much appreciated.
Gardenig - move soil to back yard
$100
Will is excellent! Amazing work ethic and great communicator. Is a pleasure to deal with. Nothing is too much trouble. Hire him!!
Yard Work - Moving Soil & Pebbles
$400
Great job John, the work was done expediently and professionally. Super.
2 cubic meters of garden soil removal
$200
Excellent work and went above and beyond. Highly recommended!
Moving Soil
$80
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in East Brisbane
$150 - $300
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$150
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$220
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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 East Brisbane
Moving soil with a wheelbarrow
$200
Thorneside QLD 4158, Australia
24th Jan 2026
Moving about 1m3 down the sides of the house and spreading the rest that is left in the front yard About 2m3 in total in the front yard as pictured Have a wheelbarrow and shovel Today or tomorrow morning would work thanks
Moving 5m3 under turf soil with wheelbarrow
$250
Thorneside QLD, Australia
22nd Jan 2026
Moving 5m3 under turf soil from front yard to back yard Flat block side access
Moving 5m3 of soil with wheelbarrow
$250
Thorneside QLD, Australia
14th Jan 2026
Moving 5m3 of soil from front to back yard with a wheelbarrow
Did a great job....Highly recommended... Thanks Will
2 cubic meters of top soil moved from front yard to back and spread
$150
Tingalpa QLD, Australia
5th Jan 2026
move 2 cubic meters off soil approx 15 meters by wheel barrow to back yard and spread to level yard then spread remaining soil over front yard.No room for machine to down side of house.
Great job Thanks Corey
Move clay and soil approx 2.5m3
$200
Redland Bay, Queensland
17th Dec 2025
Need approx 2.5m clay/soil moved from back to front yard. Will need to bring your own shovel & wheel barrow
Exceptional work ethic, incredibly respectful and professional.
Dig pebbles and move to skip bin
$200
Victoria Point QLD 4165, Australia
6th Dec 2025
I need someone to move pebbles form a garden bed to a skip bin at the front
Remove a pile of dirt (approx 1 cubic metre)
$100
Wellington Point QLD, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
Remove piles of dirt (approx 1 cubic metre). The dirt is predominantly soil but contains some small stones as well. The dirt is easily accessible, just to the side of our driveway
Murrarrie to the gap SMALL TRUCK REQ
$150
Murarrie QLD 4172, Australia
17th Nov 2025
MURARRIE TO THE GAP. 1 XSHEET 3.8 MTRS X1.2
Great service will use again
Wheelbarrow dirt
$200
Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia
30th Oct 2025
Wheelbarrow pile of dirt to back yard
Shift pile of rocks to firepit
$100
Redland Bay QLD 4165, Australia
25th Oct 2025
Manually shift/shovel a pile of rocks short distance to firepit. Max 2 hrs work.
Use shovel and wheelbarrow to move 2 meters of bluemetal
$350
Wellington Point QLD 4160, Australia
5th Oct 2025
I need 1 meter of soil shovelled into wheelbarrow, then into my trailer. Then, I'll have 2 meters of bluemetal delivered. I need it shovelled into a wheelbarrow, moved about 20 meters into my side yard, and spread out. Then we'll compact it, lay about 35 or so 300x300 pavers and then move in 1/2 meter of 20mm stones, again shovelling into wheelbarrow, and spreading.
Great work. Dean worked hard and got the job done. Much appreciated
Move by Hand - Garden & Under Turf Soil - Approx 6m3
$400
Birkdale QLD, Australia
29th Sep 2025
Move By hand / barrow approx. 6 to 7m3 of Garden & Under Turf Soil from front of house to rear. Distance 40meters to rear of house
Spread 3 cubic metres of soil
$150
Lota QLD, Australia
26th Sep 2025
I have 3 cubic metres of soil that I need spread into a garden
Great guy to work with. Communicated well and got the job done quickly. Will hire again asap!
Help to move 5m³ of soil and rock 40m by wheelbarrow to a skip.
$500
Wynnum West QLD, Australia
31st Aug 2025
We will be loading wheelbarrows with a small excavator with rock and dirt, moving it 40m past the house and into a skip.
Dirt removal
$200
Capalaba QLD, Australia
31st Aug 2025
Removal of approx 2.5-3 cube of dirt. Has grass and small rocks in it. Was removed from top of yard to level out. Is in front yard with driveway access for mini tipper and machine at any point.
Promt, on time and efficient
Move gravel with wheelbarrow, loaded with excavator
$200
Gumdale QLD, Australia
15th Aug 2025
Move gravel in wheelbarrows with 1-2 other persons Wheelbarrow will be filled by excavators Help mix premix concrete bags 7am start 4 hours work
Great to work with Thankyou
Move 5 m³ of crusher dust from the front of the house to the back
$100
Southeast Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia
28th May 2025
Need to move 5 cubic meters of crushed dust from the front of the house to the back of the house wheelbarrow will be provided by myself, and I shovel will be provided by myself
Wheelbarrow 3 cubic mtrs of soil down the side of my house
$250
Lota QLD, Australia
23rd May 2025
I need 3 cubic mtrs of underturf loam wheelbarrowed down the side of my house, distance of approx 30 mtrs. You will need your own wheelbarrow. The site is level.
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
$200
Cleveland QLD, Australia
26th Apr 2025
Need excess soil removed from one side of the house to the other. We have wheel barrow and shovel. We wanting to lay turf but there is too much soil