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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Ryde

David is a legend and did a great job!

Soil and rock removal

$200

Very fast. Finished in 3 hours for a 5 hour job.

Need labourers to move rubble and sand

$400

Highly recommend Ben, He was on time and very helpful. I had a problem with my wheelbarrow and he went out of his way to get his own from his place to get the job done. thank you Ben.

Need help to ditribute 3-4t of top soil around front and backyard.

$250

Todd did a great job

Labourer to move 2-tonne gravel with a wheelbarrow

$180

Excellent hard working team. Very tough job of shovelling clay soil and shifting to a skip on the street. Very courteous and cleaned up afterwards Recommend to anyone and I have used many contractors before.

Remove clay soil

$1,000

Amazing work. Would definitely recommend and use again

Garden labourer - help moving buckets of soil

$200

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

$210 - $375

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$210

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$280

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$375

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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 Ryde

Filter soil and move rocks to side of house

$100

Gladesville NSW, Australia

9th Jun 2025

Need someone to filter all the rocks out of the two small patches of soil in the photo and move it to the side of the house. Buckets, Gloves, and Pan provided. Flexible on when.

Hard worker, great communication and fantastic attitude! Highly recommended!

Need to move a large garden statue from driveway to front garden

$45

Hunters Hill, New South Wales

23rd May 2025

I have a large 2m high / 200kg plus garden statue that I need moved from my driveway to the front garden

Move 11T Sand from road side to backyard

$800

East Ryde NSW 2113, Australia

19th Mar 2025

I am getting 11 tonnes of sand delivered and I need it moved from the front of the house, down a slope to the backyard and raked in flat.

Move 2T of sand to sandpit (25 meters away)

$100

Gladesville NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Move 2T of sand to SandPit (25 meters away)

Move dirt, rocks, rubble, and plants

$400

West Pennant Hills NSW 2125, Australia

24th Feb 2025

Move rocks, dirt, rubble and plants into a skip bin. Dirt and rubble is around 2 cubic metres and needs to go up 12 stairs into the skip. Rocks are about 10 metres away from the skip. Plants and buckets of rubble are a few metres away from the skip. A shovel and a few buckets available to use if needed.

Move / Spread Top Dressing 3m3

$5

Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia

29th Jan 2025

Move / Spread Top Dressing 3m3 to Front and Back Lawns. Top Dressing will be craned in with bulka bags so mostly spreading with provided rakes / top dressing spreaders

Hard working, punctual, easy to work with!

Carry buckets of soil over a steep block

$200

East Ryde NSW 2113, Australia

13th Jan 2025

We need to carry buckets of soil downhill on a steep block. We have 2 20l buckets and 3.5 cubic meters of soil to bring downhill to fill out a few tree rings. The soil will be delivered on Friday morning and I was hoping to move it on Sunday.

Move junk into skip from basement and backyard

$300

West Pennant Hills NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2024

Collect junk from basement and backyard and place into skip

Awsome , y thank you

Moving Soil

$200

North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia

7th Nov 2024

We are looking for some help with moving some top soil from our driveway to the yard. We have shovels, barrow and a spreader, just need an eager worker to do some shoveling for a few hours. 1.5t Must be Friday or Saturday this week

Amazing. Reliable and hard working. Highly recommend Travis

Shift dirt

$350

North Epping NSW, Australia

10th Oct 2024

Shift dirt from car port to the backyard

He provided great Comms and the person he sent over was punctual and worked hard!

Move soil to skip bin

$300

North Ryde NSW, Australia

14th Sep 2024

I have about 4-5 cubic meters of soils in the backyard to move to a skip bin at front of the house. All soils are already dug out from the ground. The task involves moving them to a skip bin with rear door access for about 20-30 meters. I have wheelbarrow and shovels. It is preferred to be done on Saturday, otherwise Sunday might also be ok. I can help, but don’t count me in your price. Thanks

Scott has been wonderful in completing the labour intense job. He and his team arrived on time and got onto the task straightaway. It was completed with professionalism and with good eyes on details. Thanks.

Remove concrete rubble from backyard and put in skip bin in front yard

$240

West Ryde NSW, Australia

25th Jun 2024

Take rubble from backyard in wheelbarrow amd put in skip bin in the front yard. Starting 7am, approximately 3pm finish.

Very easy to communicate and they turned up on time and completed the work as requested.

2 x Labourers needed this Thursday afternoon (shovel sand)

$400

Putney NSW, Australia

11th Jun 2024

2 labourers required to shovel/spread out new sand from bulka bags on waterfront foreshore. Job MUST be completed this Thursday 13th from 1.30 - 4.30pm. Must bring your own shovels and rake. Quote to include airtasker fee and for 2 people (for 3 hours).

Beyond happy with everything. Chris, Ryan and boys had great attention to detail and are hard workers. Will definitely use again. Highly recommend.

Shovel and wheelbarrow 7 cubic meters of topsoil

$230

Epping NSW, Australia

29th May 2024

Shovel and wheelbarrow 7 cubic meters of topsoil, about 15 meters to the dump point and smooth it over an area about 15m square. I don't think it will take a full day. Wheelbarrow, shovels ( long and short handle) supplied. I posted this Tuesday but the guy who took it was a no show, apologies to those who offered.

He showed upon time and did the job - thanks

Dirt moving

$200

Beecroft NSW, Australia

17th Feb 2024

Need to move a pile of dirt (3 CBM) from front of house to back garden, distance 60m. Need done today

Excellent communication, hard working and polite. Thank you.

Soil removal

$250

Marsfield NSW, Australia

28th Jan 2024

Reposted: Removal of approximately 2.1 cubic meters of soil and clay. Dig from garden bed in backyard and removal from property. - Due date: Flexible

Need to lay sand or top soil to make dead level

$500

Gladesville NSW, Australia

26th Jan 2024

Need to level backyard need to make it dead level with sand or top soil - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 29 January 2024

Move Soil into Tanks

$100

Ryde NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2023

We have soil that needs to be moved into tanks , We only have one wheelbarrow and a few shovels, Additional wheelbarrow would make this easier. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Came and smashed the job out, would highly recommend

I need someone to remove about 4 tonnes of loose soil

$300

Hunters Hill NSW, Australia

19th Nov 2023

I have about 4 tonnes of loose soil in my back yard ready to be taken away. I would like someone to bring a trailer or whatever is used to take the soil away. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 27 November 2023

Dirt removal

$200

Epping NSW, Australia

17th Nov 2023

Need roughly 4tonne dirt removed - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 18 November 2023