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"Isaac is a great worker and a real gentleman. Highly recommended. "
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"Absolute legend! Polite, on time, and tackled a really tough job! Highly recommended!"
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"Perfect 👌 prompt, great communication and a nice man :) "
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"Mel was very thorough and helpful. Did a great job. "
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"Kaine worked tirelessly to complete our tasks. Would definitely use Kaine again!"
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"Absolutely lovely, tackled a HUGE job and smashed it, flawless work honestly "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in East Brisbane
Great job John, the work was done expediently and professionally. Super.
2 cubic meters of garden soil removal
$200
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 worker and communication. Would definately recommend Alick without hesitation.
Topsoil relocation
$100
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
Great Job from Liam
Remove and dispose of 1.5 cubic mtrs of soil - driveway
$120
Very good, polite and very considerate of leaving the workspace clean after finishing. Thank you Jesse
Move sand from front garden to back garden
$85
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in East Brisbane
$150 - $300
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$150
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$215
high
$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
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
Gravel moving and filling drive way
$200
Macleay Island QLD, Australia
13th Apr 2025
Need a person to move the gravel to fill in driveway
Stamped concreting around house, not driveway. approx 100m/2
$8,000
Lota QLD, Australia
19th Mar 2025
stamped concreting around house where currently there are pebbles.
Garden bed soil dug out and moved approx 25m
$200
Alexandra Hills QLD 4161, Australia
15th Jan 2025
Garden bed soil dug out and moved approx 25m. Must have own equipment eg shovel and wheelbarrow
Great job! Would recommend
Helping hand to barrow crusher dust from driveway to backyard
$120
Ormiston, Queensland, Australia
19th Dec 2024
Need extra pair of helping hands to barrow crusher dust from driveway into yard , very small distance easy access
Move soil 4 tonne
$75
Ormiston QLD, Australia
11th Dec 2024
garden soil delivered on drive way move into sleeper garden boxes. distatance less than 10 meters. quanity 4 tonne
Remove excess Soil from front yard
$5
Ormiston QLD, Australia
10th Dec 2024
Soil has been dug, needing someone to remove and dump, ready for new turf
Shift approximately 2m of soil from front yard to rear of house.
$250
Wynnum QLD 4178, Australia
10th Dec 2024
Approx 2m of hard dirt/soil moved through narrow path to back of house and spread. Dirt will have to be broken up to move. Wheel barrow, shovel, spreader supplied.
Landscape/Labourer - wheelbarrowing soil
$300
Belmont QLD 4153, Australia
5th Dec 2024
Helped need for a few hours today and/or tomorrow (Friday). We are flattening out yard, need help to move soil from pile in front yard and spread it out across front and back yards.
Klaus was amazing, I bit off more than I could Chew for a large landscaping project, and Klaus came round the next day, and took care of everything for me. Excellent communicator, very knowledgeable and genuinely nice guy. I would highly recommend Klaus
Concrete Stairs
$1,234
Lota QLD 4179, Australia
17th Nov 2024
Side access Stairs, digging required and 15 concrete steps. roughly 750mm long 180mm riser
Manual labour remove dirt pile from backyard
$300
Birkdale QLD 4159, Australia
14th Nov 2024
Hi All locals! I am looking to see if there’s someone looking to do some manual work. I need this pile of dirt taken out by wheelbarrow. The tip is 5 min drive from here in Birkdale. You can fit a disconnected trailer right there on the exposed concrete, but you can not get the Ute up there. BYO trailer, can accompany to tip. 1.92m3 Is there someone available tomorrow Friday 15th please?
Tow caravan from back yard to front driveway
$125
Manly QLD 4179, Australia
30th Oct 2024
Needing to tow a Caravan weighing about 2 tonne 15 metres from back corner of backyard up to front driveway. About 15m straight forward. May need air compressor to pump deflated tyres and a jack may also be necessary.
Spreading 2 cubic metres of top soil on grass
$90
Capalaba QLD, Australia
28th Oct 2024
I have 1 cubic meter of top soil and 1 cubic meter of garden soil to be spread on various bare areas of grass.
Isaac did a great job spreading 2 cubic meters of top soil for us. Efficient, punctual and strong.
Spread 1m3 soil & level ready for turf
$150
Mount Cotton QLD 4165, Australia
5th Oct 2024
I have around 1m3 of soil I need spread around the yard, so we are ready for turf but I busted my shoulder. Excess soil can be spread around on the existing turf to level it out a touch. I have shovels, wheel barrow & soil spreader.
Dump one wheel barrow worth of soil. (Wheel Barrow to stay)
$30
Wakerley QLD, Australia
4th Oct 2024
I have one wheelbarrow of soil that needs to be dumped. Not the wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow to stay.
Very fast. Great communication.
Sand and recoat deck
$1,000
Wellington Point QLD, Australia
1st Oct 2024
Approx 30m2 of decking to sand back and recoat. Easy level access to back yard.
Excellent work Scott - absolutely recommend!
Remove soil from backyard
$300
Belmont QLD, Australia
26th Sep 2024
Use a wheelbarrow to bring soil from my backyard to the front of my house. 1 skip of soil only bringing it about 30 meters
Job well done would use again