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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South Brisbane

Hard working, never stopped. Friendly and helpful, making sure it was being done the way I wanted. Recommended and I would use his services again.
$35 an Hour - Garden Compost moved by wheelbarrow
$70

Amazing. Thank you!
Move soil (2 ppl x 3 hours)
$300

Conner was excellent for me today. His yard work was great and he went above and beyond. highly recommend and would have him back anytime!
Move dirt around yard
$200

Thanks for helping. Efficient, friendly and was a great help.
Help moving sand to backyrd
$200

Excellent service, keep it up . I would recommend this guy to my friends
Need to lay gravel from front my house to backyard
$100

Great worker. Negotiated hours and fee fairly. Also helped out sawing some stuff for me.
$35 an Hour - Garden Compost moved by wheelbarrow
$140
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in South Brisbane
$130 - $300
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$130
median
$200
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$300
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in South Brisbane
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4.99
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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
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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.
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Move 2m3 of loose soil approx 40m (from curbside to rear garden)
$180
Camp Hill QLD, Australia
24th Aug 2025
Move 2m3 of loose soil approx 40m (from curbside to rear garden) Soil will be delivered by 9:30am by landscaping supplier and will then need to be moved down side of house into the back yard. The minimum width along the side of the house is 1.2m. Happy to supply a wheelbarrow and shovel. Thank you


Chris was hardworking with an eye for detail. Highly recommend 👏
Moving 4 cubic mt of soil to garden bed
$150
Holland Park West QLD 4121, Australia
12th Aug 2025
need a labor to move soil to a garden bed it's new house, so be careful with scratching on walls
Move 1m3 of loose soil approx 30m (from curbside to rear garden)
$250
Camp Hill QLD, Australia
6th Aug 2025
Move 1m3 of loose soil approx 30m (from curbside to rear garden) Soil will be delivered by 9am by landscaping supplier and will then need to be moved down side of house into the back yard. The minimum width along the side of the house is 1.2m. Happy to supply a wheelbarrow and shovel. Thank you
Move 5m3 of gravel
$250
Fairfield QLD 4103, Australia
1st Aug 2025
Move 5m3 or gravel. The pile is fairly close to the area it needs to be moved.


Excellent hard working bloke.
Moving gravels 1m3
$150
Carina QLD, Australia
12th Jul 2025
Move 1 m3 gravel from front to side of the house, easy access need it done today morning time About 1-1.5 h job
Moving gravels
$350
Carina QLD, Australia
28th Jun 2025
Moving gravels from driveway to back yard using wheel barrel


The best group! !
Flatten ground by removing soil to prepare for grass and remove pots
$200
Carindale QLD 4152, Australia
26th May 2025
Need soil to be removed and flatten the ground to prepare for grass. Roughly area of 3 × 3mtrs. Also need to remove a few pots
Move 2 large terracotta pots
$100
Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia
18th May 2025
Need to move 2 large terracotta pots from the back of our house up the driveway to the front of the house There is access up the driveway.


Kirsty's team arrived on time and completed the task efficiently.
Wheelbarrow some sand about 20m
$150
Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia
20th Apr 2025
Need to have about 1.5m3 of top dress sitting on the driveway, shoveled into a wheelbarrow and moved to the side of the house.


Awesome friendly bloke. Moved 1.5m3 soil for me off my driveway to another location. Went the extra mile by leaving it clean and tidy. Highly recommend!
Digging top soil
$100
Runcorn QLD, Australia
1st Apr 2025
Diggingvtop spill to Level out side yard
Labourer-move Soil with wheelbarrow
$150
Annerley QLD, Australia
13th Mar 2025
Need someone with a wheelbarrow and spade to assist for 5 hours to move soil from front yard to back yard
Laboring to move soil around a property
$200
Rochedale QLD 4123, Australia
16th Feb 2025
i need a person with wheelbarrow, spade and rake, to move topsoil about on the property to assist with a machine that will be on site to move bulk soils about - general tidy up after the machine has spread the soil. map of property attached approx. four hours work time


very happy with Shauns work ethic, he was quick and keen to help. will use him again.
Moving gravel and soil from the footpath to another area (uphill)
$300
Carina QLD, Australia
11th Feb 2025
Moving gravel and soil off the footpath to another area. It is uphill and about seven wheelbarrow loads of gravel and about six of soil. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No
Moving gravel and soil from footpath to an area which is uphill.
$300
Carina QLD, Australia
8th Feb 2025
There is about seven gravel loads and five soil loads to be moved. It is on a slope so is uphill .
Move soil using wheelbarrow
$180
Coorparoo QLD, Australia
23rd Jan 2025
Move soil from the street (at top of hill) to backyard (downhill) with wheelbarrow. 4 hours of work.
Remove gravel and put roadbase in 8m2 area
$200
Fairfield QLD, Australia
23rd Jan 2025
I have gravel put under plam trees about 2 inch deep, i need help to shovel them and move to other side and then put roadbase in that area
Need a small tip truck and dingo to pick up rocks to return .l
$250
Carindale QLD 4152, Australia
17th Jan 2025
Med 1 and 1/3 cubic meter rock returned to rock and soil chandler I ordered incorrectly .....Dam it !!! A small dumpster truck with dingo ..


Fantastic brillant hard working ...
Relocation of Vuly Trampoline between houses (400 metres away)
$50
Coorparoo QLD, Australia
17th Jan 2025
Need to move a Vuly Trampoline from one backyard to another about 400 metres away. Probably needs some disassembly in order to fit down the side of the houses.
Move some stones
$85
Rochedale QLD, Australia
30th Dec 2024
Move stones into garden. Pictures provided No equipment needed Wheelbarrow & shovel provided
Remove soil (roughly 1 m3) and some concrete (roughly a 1 m3 or less)
$400
Carina QLD, Australia
29th Dec 2024
Soil dug up a few weeks ago to be removed (roughly a cubic metre) and some concrete cut into pieces (close to a cubic metre roughly). Would suggest two men to lift concrete. Side access available and a wheel barrow would make it easier to wheel the concrete to the Ute/truck.