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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Gold Coast

very good job thx

Need someone help me shovel top soil

$90

Great guy, excellent work will recommend to others....

Remove 2 x Raised Garden Beds into provided Skip Bin

$200

Daniel was very very good, worked very hard through rain and not nice conditions.

Moving top soil to backyard.

$300

Good guy and got the job done quickly!

Remove dirt/sand

$100

Jenn, was amazing...got into the task from the word go and set the pace for the boys. All were very polite and cheerful...it really helped me out having them do the task... Thank you..

Moving soil

$200

Efficient Would use again

Move 3 cubic meters of soil

$170

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Gold Coast

$122 - $257

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$122

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$200

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$257

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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 Gold Coast

Top soil moved getting yard ready for grass

$5

Worongary QLD, Australia

13th Sep 2025

We are going to order 13 cubic metres of top soil and need someone to- most likely with a bobcat or similar machine, move the soil into position ready for us to lay grass. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Tanbark - Spread 20 cubic mtrs of tanbark asap

$300

Carrara QLD, Australia

8th Sep 2025

Spread 20 cubic mtrs of new tanbark at our home.

Remove Pile of Clay soil from backyard

$150

Ormeau QLD, Australia

7th Sep 2025

Have a pile of clay soil in backyard that I need removed and disposed of. Acces to backyard would only fit a wheelbarrow through side gate.

Spread topsoil

$150

Maudsland QLD, Australia

4th Sep 2025

Looking for someone to spread approx. 4 cubic metres of top soil ASAP today. Shovels and rakes provided. Further work available.

Digging soil on sideway of house walkway to the side and front

$50

Upper Coomera QLD, Australia

15th Jul 2025

Digging soil on sideway of house walkway to the side and front

Remove Excavation Dirt (Clay + Crushed Rock)

$150

Molendinar QLD, Australia

21st Jun 2025

I need a pile of excavation dirt removed from my property. It’s a mix of clay and crushed rock, approximately 2 cubic metres in volume. 📐 Size: Approx. 2m (W) × 2m (L) × 0.5m (H) Budget: ~$150 Preferably removed asap

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 !

Fill skip bin

$100

Mudgeeraba QLD, Australia

11th Jun 2025

3 hours work filling skip bin

Very hard working , nothing problem

Soil mover

$150

Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Need to move 4cubic meter soil from driveway to garden bed

Help Moving Dirt and Sand for a 2 hours

$120

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

4th Jun 2025

Moving Buckets of Dirt and Sand from the Ground Level to the Top level in buckets via an elevator. Approx. 2-3 hours

Great work. Thankyou

Move sand

$250

Palm Beach QLD, Australia

31st May 2025

Move pile of sand and some small pieces of broken concrete to back fill around pool, only a couple of hours work Will need a wheel barrow

Work done on time with short notice, great job professional, would highly recommend, Edward’s a really nice guy!

Gravel raked up and moved 20 metres

$50

Carrara QLD, Australia

24th May 2025

We want small gravel removed from garden bed and moved to a parking pad 20 metres away

Digout and remove 7 cubic metres of back yard of sand/loam

$1,500

Jacobs Well QLD, Australia

20th May 2025

Dig 7 cubic metres of sand/loam from embankment in back yard Cart 40 metres down side of house to roadway and remove/ dispose It will probably need to be dug by hand as machine access is very limited - see photos

Soil moving

$250

Broadbeach Waters QLD, Australia

17th May 2025

Dig up soil and sand from deconstructed planter box in photo and move & unload (using a shovel and wheelbarrow) to some 700L bags down other end of house around 35-40m away

Daniel completed a very intense 6-hr task better than expected and didn’t let up!

Boring under 3 metre driveway

$700

Pimpama QLD 4209, Australia

29th Apr 2025

Bore under driveway 5 metres long

Dirt & rubble removal. Approx 4 to 5 wheelbarrows full.

$120

Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

24th Apr 2025

Please remove approx 4 to 5 wheelbarrows of dirt and rubble from front yard. Easily accessible next to driveway.

Will.S is a very concientious worker. Would recommend.

Move 1m3 of gravel about 50m

$100

Labrador QLD 4215, Australia

20th Apr 2025

I have about 1 cubic metres of gravel left. I have a wheelbarrow and a shovel. You just need to turn up and do some hard yakka.

Punctual, hard worker.

Move grass & soil

$100

Southport QLD 4215, Australia

15th Apr 2025

I'm receiving a delivery of 35m² of grass and 1m³ of soul on Thursday. My schedule currently is too busy to transport from front of house, around side garden, thus to save time I'd like to hire someone to handle this for me. It's around 30-35m from front to back of house. Wheelbarrow would be required.

Remove dirt from side of house bin provided

$200

Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia

14th Apr 2025

Shovel dirt into skip bin 4 m skip

Remove two garden beds

$350

Reedy Creek QLD 4227, Australia

14th Mar 2025

We need two garden beds removed. They are just old planter boxes with dirt. There is access along the house through our side gate, so easy to bring in a wheel barrow to remove. We are also close to the tip, so easy to transport. You must have your own tools and ute.

Great guy and worked incredibly hard. Highly recommend