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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Inner West Sydney

Thank you so much, Ben. Excellent work, couldn’t be happier. Totally exceeded my expectations. And such a lovely person! 10/10 from me. Highly recommended.

Relocating a pile of soil (2 cubic metres) to adjacent garden beds.

$250

Great job. Easy to work with, efficient and thorough.

Level side of the house

$400

Jacob is amazing, thank you so much

Move soil and rocks down to skip bin

$250

Todd did a great job. Fast and on time. Will use again for sure

Labourer(s) to move bags of dirt to a skip

$175

Awesome job! So thorough and quick. Would definitely use again.

Jackhammer builders rubble and put in skip bin

$325

Chris was hard working and gave us updates on how the job was going. Would be happy to work with him again.

Digging up soil

$500

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Inner West Sydney

$174 - $400

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$174

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$260

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$400

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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 Inner West Sydney

Need one labourer for 3 hours work carting in 3 tons of crusher dust

$150

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

10th Jan 2026

Need one labourer for 3 hours work - carting in 3 tons of crusher dust from front yard, down side gate to the back

Amazing job!!! Really friendly and professional, would definitely use again :)

Move granite outdoor table

$150

Annandale, New South Wales

9th Jan 2026

Move Granite Slab & Sandstone Plinths in Garden (Heavy Lift) Description: I need a heavy granite slab and sandstone plinths relocated within my garden. Scope of Works: • Approx. 2000mm long x 1000mm wide x 20mm thick • Move the granite slab approximately 6 metres to a new location in the garden • Relocate associated sandstone plinths • Reassemble the granite slab on the plinths in the new location Requirements: • Experience handling heavy stone / granite • Appropriate lifting equipment (e.g. suction lifters, trolleys, multiple people) • Care taken to avoid damage to the stone, garden, or surrounding areas Notes: • Access is within a residential garden • Please factor labour and equipment into your offer

Great work, Thankyou for your assistance

Repotting - pots to go into the ground and prepare soil

$220

Lilyfield NSW, Australia

4th Jan 2026

Require 3 hours of gardening A specific task to put 3 large clivea pots into the ground and prepare soil

Help move granite outdoor table

$200

Annandale NSW, Australia

24th Dec 2025

Move Granite Slab & Sandstone Plinths in Garden (Heavy Lift) Description: I need a heavy granite slab and sandstone plinths relocated within my garden. Scope of Works: • Approx. 2000mm long x 1000mm wide x 20mm thick • Move the granite slab approximately 6 metres to a new location in the garden • Relocate associated sandstone plinths • Reassemble the granite slab on the plinths in the new location Requirements: • Experience handling heavy stone / granite • Appropriate lifting equipment (e.g. suction lifters, trolleys, multiple people) • Care taken to avoid damage to the stone, garden, or surrounding areas Notes: • Access is within a residential garden • Please factor labour and equipment into your offer

I need a fit person to help mix some cement and move some soil around

$400

Ashfield NSW, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I need a fit person to help mix some sand and cement and also move some turf underlay soil

Mark was a great hire. Made good progress with him onboard today. Will hire again.

Take off fence and move dirt out of a small area

$100

Rozelle NSW, Australia

14th Dec 2025

1) remove old fence wood 2) move dirt from one part of garden bed to other

Transport about 1. 5 cubs garden soil from coroyden to hurstville

$150

Croydon, New South Wales

12th Dec 2025

Transport 1. 5cubes garden soil from Croydon to hurstville

Need 1.75 tonnes of sand moved to sand pitpit

$250

Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia

4th Dec 2025

Need someone to bring their own shovel and wheel burrow to move 1.75 tonnes of sand to sand pit. There is easy side access to move it.

Fast and efficient.

Soil delivery

$100

Concord West NSW, Australia

30th Oct 2025

400kg sandy soil drop in driveway.

Remove sandpit sand

$100

Balmain NSW, Australia

7th Oct 2025

Need sandpit sand removed from a 1m x 1m sand pit. It’s about 10cm full. Need cleared out and taken away so I can move the sand pit to new home.

Super quick and helpful

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

Enfield, New South Wales

29th Sep 2025

Move 2m3 of soil to backyard raised garden bed. Can supply one wheelbarrow and shovels. Woodchips to be removed from raised bed first.

Great communication, turned up quickly and worked at a cracking pace. Thanks Dean!

5 10m conifers needs removing

$4,000

Rozelle NSW, Australia

13th Sep 2025

we have five conifers that need removing. They are about 10 metres high. They are at the back of our property but there is access to them We are waiting to lodge the council application once we have engaged a contractor. Thanks, Sarah and Duncan

Dig out and remove pebbles and weeds from a garden bed

$500

Russell Lea NSW, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Dig up the pebbles and weeds dump into a skip bin. The are is around a pool but the glass fence panel can be removed for easy access. We have wheelbarrow and shovels if you don't have equipment

Lovely guy and very thorough. I will definitely use him again & recommended him

Laying 600 x 400 pavers

$700

Croydon Park NSW 2133, Australia

31st Jul 2025

looking for someone to lay 600 x 400mm pavers in an area of 6.5 mtrs x 2.5 mtrs and 5 steps from back of house to garage. The pavers are onsite and gravel is already laid.

Move rubbish from rear of property to skip bin at front yard

$200

Strathfield NSW, Australia

26th May 2025

Move 3 cubic meters of timber and bricks from rear yard to skip bin at front yard. Approx travel distance 20 mtrs. Wheel barrow and trolley available

Move pile of soil / spoil

$250

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

25th Apr 2025

Pile of approx 2 cubic metres of mud soil / spoil to be moved from back garden to skip on front street. I have wheelbarrow and spade for your use. Will be transported down side of house. Door to skip opens for easy wheelbarrow access.

Level small backyard

$500

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

21st Apr 2025

Our backyard is 5m X 7m clay soil. It's flat but I would like the soil re-leveled to create a slight gradient away from the house. The job also involves mixing gypsum (which we supply) through the top 15cm or so of soil. We will move the pot plants before you start work.

Moving soil into garden beds, removing excess soil/dirt into skip bin

$200

Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

14th Apr 2025

We have recently finished a pool renovation. We have a soil pile in our driveway. We need to move the soil using wheelbarrow down the driveway into the new garden beds (approx 20m). We need to remove old soil from the pool surrounds back out to dispose into skip bin at top of driveway (approx 20m). Requires shovelling, lifting, moving wheelbarrows, sweeping etc. Should take less than 1 day for a strong person.

Move A Big Pile of Dirt

$700

Concord West, New South Wales

30th Mar 2025

8m3 of soil to be moved a few meters to inside the property line.

I couldn't be more impressed! From start to finish, they worked incredibly hard. They were punctual, professional, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. There were no complaints or hiccups along the way—they handled everything with ease and attention to detail.

Move 2 trees

$600

Annandale NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2025

Move 2 trees. Move dark one to the back. Dark one has shallow roots and Plant into ground. I have a shovel and the soil provided. May need to men to do this.

Both Patrick and Ben were polite and efficient.