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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

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$200

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$257

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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 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

Gravel Driveway building consult