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"Prompt and friendly. The job was done quickly. Definitely recommend."
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"Adam and his brother did a fantastic job of relaying some sunken pavers at my property. They were fast and the pavers ca..."
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"Nizam was on time, friendly and helpful. I would recommend Nizam"
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"Beautiful work, roots and all so it can live a new life. Thanks Tom, amazing work. "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South Adelaide
Very helpful and prompt. Thank you, Angelo!
Help move soil
$50
Great work! Would happily use Brodie again.
Pick up approx 2m3 of top soil and sand
$150
Grant had excellent communication, got the task done quickly and left the place tidy. I would happily hire him again.
Move 3 cubic meters of soil into raised garden bed
$100
On time and job done as asked, thanks
Removal of soil
$100
Helped me get the job done in the time I needed, despite the intense rain and weather. Nice to work with
Levelling out dirt and moving soil
$200
Very friendly and efficient! I would highly recommend him to anyone! :)
Manual soil removal
$150
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in South Adelaide
$127 - $257
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$127
median
$200
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$257
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in South Adelaide
based on 29 reviews
4.93
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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.
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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 South Adelaide
Move gravel to side path
$150
Mitchell Park SA 5043, Australia
27th May 2026
Photos in a moment. Gravel needs to be taken from pile in driveway and some incorrectly put front path between pavers this week. The latter is still loose, not embedded. Will need wheelbarrow etc
Nathan was on time, equipped with necessary equipment and a good communicator . Very efficient and job done extremely well. Will definitely request him for further work and highly recommend.
Barrow concrete from truck to front house path, slight slope down
$250
Happy Valley, South Australia
8th May 2026
Concreting path just to front of house, need someone fit who can barrow concrete & do some initial leveling in form & I will do final finishing. Hopefully truck can back down to within a couple of meters or be able to chute some straight in, but need a back up incase. They quote only delivering to kerb & is up to driver on the day. Hoping truck can at least back up to where car is or further. Its less than 1 cubic meter 13 linear meters x 800 wide. Ideally all concrete is barrowed in half hour or have to pay penalty for truck, so very busy half hour. Ill ask for 3 hours of your time & if its longer I will pay you more. Tuesday 12th depending on weather?. Bonus if you have some concrete experience. Didnt realise previous contacts & task would be deleted yesterday while still in negotiation, any previous replys I still am interested but cannot get your details
Moving dirt
$200
Clapham SA, Australia
7th May 2026
Need another helper to move dirt today at 10am. Bring a shovel and wheelbarrow. Time 4 hours
Move dirt
$250
Clapham SA, Australia
5th May 2026
Need dirt moved from the front yard to the back yard for 5 hours
Luke was a great worker and did a great job for us.
Moving 0.4t gravel from ute in driveway to backyard
$100
Glenalta SA 5052, Australia
4th May 2026
Moving 0.4t of gravel from the tub of my ute to my backyard. Would expect it to take 1-2 hours.
Very punctual and polite, went above and beyond. Would highly recommend.
Soil barrowed from front to back of house.
$100
Glengowrie SA, Australia
28th Apr 2026
Having 1.5 tonne of loam delivered late Thursday and need it to be barrowed to back garden before Tuesday 5th. Have side of house access, would need to planks to get barrow down to lawn at the back. Need to bring a wheelbarrow. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
David kept communication open leading up to job, arrived on time with all tools and did an excellent job. Helped me with shifting some pavers, an additional task. Would definitely use again.
Rocks Removed
$100
Glenelg North SA, Australia
6th Apr 2026
Need river rocks removed from ground on top of my retaining wall. Rocks then can just bee wheeled out to my front yard. Simple job but laborious. Best way is to fill buckets by shovel/ hand and then empty buckets into wheelbarrow. I can provide buckets and a wheelbarrow
Thanks for your work Matt!
Move some slate
$150
Torrens Park SA, Australia
19th Mar 2026
After some landscaping works we have some large pieces of slate stacked in the driveway. They are heavy so we need someone to move them about 5 metres int the garden where they will eventually be turned into footpaths.
Great work from Adam and his colleague moving some heavier slate for us and leaving the area clean and tidy. Top work
Move fire wood to store
$50
McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia
13th Mar 2026
Move one ton of fire wood from driveway to back shed.(approximately 50 meters). Wheelbarrow supplied.
Refill sandpit 3 tonnes at child care centre
$150
Glenelg North SA, Australia
6th Mar 2026
Refill sandpit sand has been delivered to centre Saturday 7th after 12 needs to be done by Monday 9th- need to bring own wheelbarrow and shovel
Bobcat hire & dirt removal
$1,800
South Plympton SA 5038, Australia
10th Feb 2026
Looking for bobcat hire & dirt removal to front and back yard. Back yard: roughly 4.5m x 8m Front yard: roughly 4.5m x 5m — Take all areas down 100mm — Entry point to back is 1200mm wide x 2400mm tall — Need a mini loader to get through, which is 1050mm Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Need Soil remover and all work will done manually
$1,000
Seaford Heights SA 5169, Australia
7th Feb 2026
I need soil Mover from my backyard and it is 75 m² Place and all work will do manually. I’m happy to pay $1000.
Move gravel stone approx 30 metres
$200
Sheidow Park SA, Australia
31st Jan 2026
Load all into wheelbarrow, move approx & fill side of shed 30 metres away & rake level
Soil levelling
$10
Glenelg East SA, Australia
2nd Jan 2026
I’m after someone to remove soil from a garden bed and dump it in a skip bin on site. No soil needs to be taken away by the tasker. Will require someone with a decent level of fitness as digging/shovelling is required. Tools can be provided (shovel, pick and wheelbarrow), however bring what you want. **please quote your hourly rate.
Hard and thorough worker. Recommend them!
Put timber in trailer
$55
Belair SA 5052, Australia
1st Jan 2026
Move timber into trailer we will provide. You'll need a wheebarrow. Trailer about 10m away. Should take 30min not even depending your speed. Probably 10 barrows worth. Anther small pile with photo coming soon.
Good bloke very reliable
Move Rocks
$200
Aldinga Beach SA, Australia
17th Dec 2025
Move rocks from drive way to fire pit. The photo shows the entire pile, it is now halved! (I forgot to take a picture when I left)
The work was completed and done perfectly. Highly recommended.
Need labourer to help remove 50mm layer of soil
$250
Happy Valley, South Australia
13th Dec 2025
Need labourer to please help remove top of soil, about 50mm of 30 square metres by hand as no machine access. Can please bring own shovel. Have wheelbarrow and trailer, will take to dump myself. Just need help to remove the soil.
Need a fit strong person to dig out a garden bed
$100
City of Mitcham SA, Australia
12th Nov 2025
Labourer to dig out garden bed,best estimate 2 tonne possibly more and deposit in trailer
Remove dirt to level garden bed
$100
Woodcroft SA, Australia
12th Nov 2025
I am wanting someone to come and remove the top layer of dirt/soil so that I can level the garden bed.
Gravel Driveway building consult
$10
Torrens Park SA 5062, Australia
6th Oct 2025
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