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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Newcastle

Very helpful and so quick would hire again

Garden work

$160

Thank you. Great job. Prompt, fast and cleaned up after himself. Very impressed.

Dirt moved to skip bin

$200

Great service and price. Polite, on time, highly recommended.

Remove dispose approx 1 cubic metre of soil. Wheelbarrow access only.

$180

Joe was super lovely & did a great job!

Move 80 bags of concrete

$150

Top bloke. Hard worker.

Move 2 cubic meters of garden soil

$150

Jesse did a great job. Would use again.

Move gravel

$50

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Newcastle

$100 - $310

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$100

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$220

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$310

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4.98

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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 Newcastle

Soil laid into new gardens

$500

Belmont NSW 2280, Australia

15th Jul 2026

I’m establishing new gardens, & need about 10-12 m3 of fresh garden soil transported by wheelbarrows full from the trailer on road down my backyard and tipped into fresh garden areas. It’s a Sloping backyard but not too steep and good access. Backyard area is about 28mtrs from the road. Otherwise if you have a narrow excavator, mini loader/dumper etc that you are able to bring & use, even a powered barrow - you’re welcome to. Gate opening for access is 1.1mtrs wide. Can post images tomorrow Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Need dirt shoveling

$50

Swansea NSW 2281, Australia

15th Jul 2026

There's about 8 wheelbarrows worth of dirt I need moved about 2 or 3 metres. No levelling required. Shovel and wheelbarrow on site. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move dirt/gravel from 2small raised gardenbeds2 back garden

$50

Lambton NSW 2299, Australia

12th Jul 2026

Move dirt/gravel from 2 small raised garden beds from my balcony to the back garden I have 15 stairs. $50 both the garden beds are already half empty

De mounding

$200

New Lambton NSW 2305, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Need some rocks and dirt pulled up

Move dirt

$200

Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Help assist moving dirt to front

Large rocks moved around garden

$300

Charlestown NSW, Australia

31st May 2026

Large bush rocks to be moved around garden. I will direct. 2hr job at most

Andrew was fantastic. On time. Nothing was a hassle moved so many rocks in a short time. Highly recommended

Move 2T of 20mm gravel to backyard to finish off area

$200

Wallsend NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

Have had 20mm stone dropped off. Need it moved into the backyard and BBQ area finished. Stone shovels well. Ground is level. Shovels and barrow here.

Absolute legend. Got in and got it done. Exceptional. Highly recommended.

Extra help to tip a spa on its side

$100

Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

10th May 2026

I need someone strong to help tip a small spa on it side. I will fix a leak, then we drop it back down into position. Will take about an hour.

Excellent help, thank you.

Move sheets of tin from front yard to shed

$60

Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

7th May 2026

Move sheets of tin from front yard to shed area in backyard

Dirt and concrete moved from yard into trailer

$300

Kotara NSW, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Load dirt and concrete into separate trailers. Both taken from backyard to road, its a sloped block, will be pushing uphill on a driveway.

Harvey did a great job! Would use him again.

Labourer to move gravel down pathway

$100

Kilaben Bay NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2026

Use wheelbarrow to spread pile of gravel down pathway

A days labour - Tue 10th of Feb only

$250

Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

We need two people to move 7 cubic metres of 10mm gravel from the front of house to backyard. Must be next Tuesday 10th of February only + 9 am start - full days work. $250 per person. Must be fit and able.

George is very affable bloke. He got stuck into it and knocked over the job quickly with his little loader. Very happy with the the result.

I need 1-2 cubic metres of garden soil removed.

$250

Mayfield East NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2026

I’ve need 1-2 cubic metres of soil removed from backyard. There is only side access to rear garden so will need to be wheelbarrowed out ( I have a wheelbarrow).

Clean up dirt run off from driveway

$400

Adamstown NSW, Australia

11th Jan 2026

After the heavy storm, a lot of dirt flowed from my property down onto the driveway onto the street at the bottom of the driveway. I need someone to shovel the dirt into a wheelbarrow. Take it 3 m put back up onto the property on the other side of the erosion. Matting has now been put down to stop it happening again.

Completed the task.

Wheel barrow soil from from front driveway to back yard garden beds

$150

Cardiff Heights NSW, Australia

16th Oct 2025

I need 3m2 of garden soil wheelbarrowed from my driveway to fill the garden bed in my backyard

Darren did a great job and what was asked for will hire again

Removal of soil

$9,999

Valentine NSW, Australia

29th Sep 2025

Scrapping 100ml of soil and small rock to be removed. Approx 55sqm in size. Small job- easy access.

Help me move river gravel on Saturday 27/9 and flatten it onto area

$75

New Lambton NSW 2305, Australia

26th Sep 2025

Hello. We have 3/4 of a cubic metre of river gravel currently in our driveway. We need some help to me move it approx 20 mtrs downhill. There are approx 5-6 steps involved. I live on sloping block. Would need your help for 90 mins

Remove Soil

$120

Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Need soil removed. Its on front lawn , easy access. Could bag it and take it away or even just bag it up for me to dump. Bags supplied , shovel supplied. By hand might take 1 person 90 mins to 2 hours . 2 people less time. If you have a digger and truck it prob take 20 mins.

Digging out clay

$150

Toronto NSW 2283, Australia

30th Aug 2025

Digging back dirt under house, easy access. Wet clay from flooding has slipped down. Prepping for retaining wall. Approx 8m long,by 1m wide, dirt doesn't need to be moved out it can go on top of existing mound.

Fantastic, really lovely, worked hard and did such a great job. Highly recommend Jarrod.

Remove soil/ fill from front footpath in Wickham ,

$200

Wickham NSW, Australia

17th Aug 2025

Remove soil/fill from front footpath in Wickham. Approx 1m3

Fantastic job! Thank you 🙏