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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Gold Coast

Great work. Highly recommend !

Labourer garden work

$70

Brendon was great, very efficient hard working and on time. Got in and got it done. Loved that he cleaned up after himself. Will definitely use Brendon again 😎

Move rocks

$150

Great work! Thanks Paul

Dirt removal

$70

Job well done! 👍🏻

Labourer wanted

$200

Very reliable , efficient and punctual- good worker- would recommend-

Move gravel

$80

Ty! Really appreciate it

Fill removed some spread

$200

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

$120 - $260

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$120

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$200

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$260

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Gold Coast

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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

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

Gday, needing a big pile of soil transported to the rear of the yard.

$400

Maudsland QLD, Australia

11th Apr 2025

Gday, needing help to move soil delivery from front driveway, around side to rear. There is side access for small digger/mover. Big thanks 🤟🏼 Elanor Court, Maudsland

Super awesome! Highly recommended, friendly blokes, on time, good attention to detail, done a great job!

$120 4hours work 7am to 11am this Thursday 10th April. Shovelling soil

$120

Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

8th Apr 2025

$120 4hours work 7am to 11am this Thursday 10th April. The work will be shovelling soil, sand and help with rocks.

Alain is very hard-working and has my recommendation.

Push a wheel barrow for 1 hour

$100

Runaway Bay QLD 4216, Australia

4th Apr 2025

Push a wheel barrow aprox 15 trips of cement 4 m x 2.5 m area (10 square) meters

Soil relocated to otherside of house and 3 stumps removed

$400

Oxenford QLD, Australia

30th Mar 2025

I need soil moved from one side of the front yard to the other side of the front yard and i have 3 stumps to me removed. I will dispose of those myself . First and second picture is of the soil to be moved to the otherside of the house in the third picture.

Very happy with Johns work, he went above and beyond to complete the task. I would highly recommend him.

Moving soil into garden beds by wheel barrow

$160

Paradise Point QLD, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Moving soil by wheel barrow into garden beds approximately 4 hours work $40 per hour cash

A great worker, punctual and efficient

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

Sand Bag one side of small house

$250

Coolangatta QLD, Australia

4th Mar 2025

Need someone to go to Bilinga depot, fill sand bags, place sand bags on one side of small house at Kirra.

Definitely book Kirsty for your task. Quick, easy to deal with. Smart and capable person. Kirsty had to do some flood prep / sand bagging at my house while I was away. I only had to explain things once and Kirsty assessed the situation and also came up with great solutions.

Move pile of dirt and grass

$250

Bundall QLD 4217, Australia

23rd Feb 2025

Move pile of dirt and grass from backyard and take it to the tip. I have a 1200mm wide walkway done the side of the house for access. You can use a machine or do it with a wheel barrow up to you.

Fill up a skip bin with rubble from backyard

$250

Helensvale QLD, Australia

23rd Jan 2025

Fill up a skip bin with 8 tons of dirt from backyard. Details: - The pile of dirt is in the back yard. - The skip bin is in the front yard, about 20 metres away. - I have a wheelbarrow and a shovel. - The skip bin is 6 cubic metres in volume and has a drop-down door at one end. - Working alone, it should take about 60 loads in the wheelbarrow and about 5 to 7 hours to complete.