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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in North Brisbane

If you are hesitating in booking Iain, don’t!! Iain completed a task for me this morning and I was so impressed by his communication, efficiency and reliability. And the job he did was exactly as required. Highly recommend Iain - 6 stars!! :)

Move gravel up side path

$60

Good job and completed as per request.

Move 2 cubic meters of gravel in front yard

$200

Hard worker, and a nice guy. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely hire again!

Moving Soil

$200

Trey is hard working , polite and gets the job done with a smile. I would recommend him highly

Move soil into a garden bed

$80

Jack was very efficient and did a great job. His clean up after he had finished was exceptional.

Moving gravel from driveway to front garden.

$100

I highly recommend David. He is friendly and communicates really well. He did fantastic job and left everything clean & tidy!

Move 1.5 cubic metres of garden soil in front yard

$150

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in North Brisbane

$100 - $312

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$100

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$200

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$312

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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 North Brisbane

Remove about 3 CM of soil from yard

$300

Bald Hills QLD, Australia

12th Sep 2025

I have some soil in my yard that needs removing maybe about 3 Cubic M

Moving 1.5 cubic meters of dirt around my yard.

$300

Zillmere QLD, Australia

7th Sep 2025

Need help moving 1.5 cubic meters of dirt around my yard. I have a wheelbarrow and tools, but bring your own if you prefer. Also need to shift a large concrete pot (1.3m x 0.7m) – very heavy, so definitely a two-person lift. I’ll be helping with the work. Should take 2–3 hours. Flexible timing, open to offers.

Wheelbarrowing soil from backyard to front of property

$1,500

Brighton QLD, Australia

1st Sep 2025

Wheelbarrowing 4-5 cubic metres of waste earth works from backyard to skip bin out front of house. Approx mtrs.

Turf laid for front of town house. 6.2m x 4.1m of Sir Walter Buffalo.

$1,000

Gordon Park, Queensland

24th Aug 2025

Need just out 24 square m of Sir Walter Bufflo grass laid for a town house. Please not poison has been applied to current grass as seen in picture and I will rake this up. Will need some top soil, and to be levelled.

Skipbi. Hire

$150

Zillmere QLD, Australia

13th Aug 2025

Need skip bin delivered asap for max 1-2 days

Digging and levelling

$30

Stafford QLD 4053, Australia

26th Jul 2025

We need an area filled with some dirt and then levelled. Rate is per hour.

Level my yard clay soil

$500

Aspley QLD 4034, Australia

11th Jun 2025

Need someone to do earthworks grading and level my front and back yard out , Approx 450sqm soil land Limited access but can remove side gate so probaly 1 - 1.2 m can assure you tomororw Otherwise im getting a kanga and doing it myself Clay soil Need someone who knows what they are doing I can help if needed

Need crane and truck to Move shed pack from front yard to back yard

$200

Deagon QLD, Australia

11th Jun 2025

Need crane truck to move shed pack from front yard around the block to the bag yard, approx 2T

Earthworks. Relocate soil on property

$250

Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035, Australia

11th May 2025

Relocate topsoil on property. Moving distance approximately 50 metres.

Move approx 2 cubic meters of soil to tip

$300

Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia

4th May 2025

I have approx 2 cubic meters of garden soil that I need moved to the tip. Easy access with a wheelbarrow. I am also available to help with shifting the soil on the day.

Klaus was great to deal with. He arrived 10 minutes early, had all the right equipment, worked efficiently, and was great to deal with in general. I would definitely use Klaus again!!

Removal of mixed soil and gravel from vacant land

$100

Carseldine QLD, Australia

1st May 2025

Need to remove about 2-3 tons of mixed soil and gravel from my vacant land in Carseldine.

Chris was a pleasure to work with - excellent communication, punctual, friendly, and very reasonably priced.

Soil removal

$5

Zillmere QLD, Australia

18th Apr 2025

Soil clean up, top soil removal, etc.

Dispose soil and pebble stones

$125

Northgate QLD, Australia

16th Apr 2025

We have some waste of soil and pebble stones which needs to be disposed of. It’s in house front yard so no issues with access . Your trailer can reach to it easily.

Move large rock

$100

Carseldine QLD, Australia

6th Apr 2025

I need to move 2 large rocks(each about 1 meter across) between 2 locations in front yard.

Pushing wheel barrows of dirt

$300

Brighton QLD 4017, Australia

20th Mar 2025

Pushing wheel barrows of dirt from out the back of house to front into skip bins Friday 21st for the day 630-230

Looking for someone to help push wheel barrows of dirt

$100

Northwest Outer Brisbane QLD, Australia

20th Mar 2025

Pushing wheel barrows of dirt from Back yard to front yard into skip bins Thursday ( today ) until 4pm Tomorrow Friday 630-230

Wheelbarrow concrete

$5

Bridgeman Downs QLD, Australia

21st Feb 2025

2 cubic metres of concrete 15 metre push Easy hour or so 9am start 11am finish approx

Great worker with a good attitude, Highly recommend 👍🏽😊

Wheelbarrow 2 cubic metres of concrete

$5

Bridgeman Downs QLD, Australia

21st Feb 2025

Need someone to wheelbarrow 2 cubic metres of concrete tomorrow morning at 9am to 11am approximately Can get the truck within 15-20 metres of the slab

Move gravel Level Grass

$100

Bracken Ridge QLD 4017, Australia

18th Jan 2025

Need to move gravel for landscaping should only take 2 hours

Spreading soil and leveling backyard

$300

Brighton QLD 4017, Australia

14th Jan 2025

10 cubic meters (think that's approx 10 tonnes?) of soil spread and leveled in our backyard. Side access is only 900mm wide, so machinery (Dingo, etc) would need to fit through that. Yard is 10x10m approx Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes