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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Hunter Valley

Hard worker and good guy too.

Move mulch for 1 day- 6 hours work.

$10

I am very grateful for Harley's help in my garden. He is reliable and such a hard worker. Nothing is a problem. Highly recommended.

Move rock and 2 concrete sleepers

$30

Amazing digger work, highly recommend

Need a small digger and operator to scrape off the top layer of grass

$1,000

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Hunter Valley

$137 - $450

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$137

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$275

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$450

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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 Hunter Valley

Move rock and 2 concrete sleepers

$30

Rutherford NSW 2320, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Moving of heavy material

I am very grateful for Harley's help in my garden. He is reliable and such a hard worker. Nothing is a problem. Highly recommended.

Move timber from front to back.

$100

Cessnock NSW, Australia

8th Feb 2026

I need 25 packs of board 2 per pack 5.4 m long from front yard to back yard.

Help to move road dust from driveway to the side of the house

$35

Chisholm NSW, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Need to move road dust sand from driveway to the side of the house, no steps or hills. Distance less than 25meters. 3cubic msqm sand. May also need to dig the ground little bit to put agi pipe and to connect to the drain pit.

Distribute topsoil on my lawn

$200

Muswellbrook NSW, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Need to distribute topsoil around backyard and front yard using wheelbarrow And level out. Approximately 3 ton Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move mulch for 1 day- 6 hours work.

$10

Bolwarra NSW 2320, Australia

5th Feb 2026

I have about 4mtrs cubed of mulch that I want loaded into a wheel barrow and moved approximately 50 meters to the new gardens. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: No

Hard worker and good guy too.

Spread 2 cubic metres of top soil and and finish off back of yard

$400

Rutherford NSW, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Finish off escavating push soil to small retaining wall. Yard 3/4 done

Escavating need two cubic metres spread soil and little escavating

$250

Rutherford NSW, Australia

5th Dec 2025

Spread two cubic metres of top soil

Bobcat move dirt

$10

East Maitland NSW 2323, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Move 50 x 100 meters of 10 cm soil and maje an area flat for shed . 100 ph Price is for 4 hours . Plus travel . Can pay extra if needed ..

Spread soil and mulch in garden beds

$45

Pokolbin NSW, Australia

11th Nov 2025

I need some help to spread a cubic metre of soil around the garden bed. I have injured my arm and have to let it heal. This is a job I can't do with this injury. Want to get cracking to plant out my veges. It is in Pokolbin, but the page wont change it... Would be best done in the morning before 10am, can be after 5pm if that works as ell.

Move 25sqm of 600x600m pavers and ideally take them away

$200

Nelson Bay NSW, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Looking for 1-2 people (I'm happy to help if it's a solo person) move about 25sqm of 600mm x 600mm pavers from the side of my house and either; A) Take away in your own trailer (ideal option) B) Pile onto my trailer and I'll take it away

Need a small digger and operator to scrape off the top layer of grass

$1,000

East Maitland NSW 2323, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Need a small digger and operator to scrape off top layer of grass and level up front and back yard. Front yard already level.

Amazing digger work, highly recommend

Move sand to back of house

$150

Gillieston Heights NSW, Australia

8th Oct 2025

Shovel an wheel barrow sand to backyard an spread evenly over grass

Remove soil from yard

$75

Thornton NSW 2322, Australia

1st Oct 2025

Remove Soil that has been dug already, wheel barrow, ute, trailer, shovel.

Labourer required

$250

Cessnock NSW, Australia

26th Aug 2025

You need a broom A rag and a bucket of water Sweep house top to bottom And everything in the skip bin

Need help movinga spa

$300

Medowie NSW, Australia

4th Jun 2025

We need a spa moved from one side of our house (out of an undercover area) to the other side of the house. The spa is 2.3 x 2.3 metres wide and 1m high. Weight empty is 250kgs. The distance is approximately 30-40 metres. The covered area has two steps down and the rest of the path to follow is mainly grass and one level. Currently the pool area access is good as there is temporary fencing that can be moved out of the way. This is at least a 2 person job with me helping. A large 4 wheeled movers dolly will be needed, either you supply one or I can hire one.

Remove soil from property

$1,234

Lochinvar NSW, Australia

24th Apr 2025

Soil removed to lay driveway after house built. Soil contains some roadbase from temporary drive while building took place.

Help with landscaping

$250

Taylors Beach NSW, Australia

9th Apr 2025

Help move 4 cubic metres of soil from front driveway to back yard. Wheelbarrow and tools will be provided. Soil is being delivered by truck on Saturday morning.

Samuel was fantastic. Turned up early, did the job with hardly a break and kept the work site tidy. Just what I was looking for.

Filling sandpit with sand

$150

Thornton NSW, Australia

18th Feb 2025

We have 2 cubic metres of sand in our carpark that needs to be shovelled and wheelbarrowed to fill our sandpits in a childcare service.

Move gravel and level some dirt

$100

Nelson Bay NSW, Australia

16th Mar 2024

Need some gravel moved and dirt levelled approx 1-2 hours work $100 cash. Suit trackers after quick cash.. approx 150kg of gravel to be carried 20m and 1t dirt to be spread.

Moving sand

$20

Mallabula NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2024

Relocate 2 and spread square metres of sand

Thanks for your help Matthew