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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Sunshine Coast

Great job. Thank you Non!

2 x labourers required

$490

Excellent service, great job, highly recommend Morgan.

Move gravel

$150

Trevar was prompt and got straight into it. Very resourceful with completing the task and done with a great attitude also. Completed the job as required and went the extra mile to make it look really good.

Gravel and soil placed

$200

Nonthawat worked flat out for five hours. He was punctual and professional Highly recommend

Someone to move 5 metres of soil

$100

Hard worker!

Dirt wheel barrowed around house due to no machines being able to fit

$627

Awesome job - thank you so much Sardi. Well deserving of a 5/5 rating.

Gurney Driveway and Paths

$125

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Sunshine Coast

$112 - $297

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$112

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$160

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$297

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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 Sunshine Coast

Help to rake, shovel and wheelbarrow gravel from front to rear

$200

Doonan QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

I have a gravel area at the front of our house and need it raked, shovelled and wheelbarrowed to rear yard.

Move dirt

$250

Mount Coolum QLD, Australia

24th Feb 2026

We have a trailer load of dirt to wheelbarrow and move off site

Brilliant ! Happy days

A days work of shovelling blue metal into trench 8 hrs

$320

Buderim QLD, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Back filling a retaining wall need someone to shovel blue metal into back of trench. 1 day

Spread cracker dust and stone

$500

Lake MacDonald QLD, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Spread cracker dust and pebbles

Excellent workers on hot hot day Well done Guys

Move 3 metres of delivered garden soil to new tiered garden

$200

Mooloolaba QLD, Australia

9th Feb 2026

I have had 3 metres of garden soil delivered. It is on the front footpath. It needs to be moved about 15m to the new tiered garden bed at the side of the house. There is access but it is a bit restricted. I can supply a wheelbarrow and shovel. Prefer to be done Tuesday

Highly recommended. Responded quickly. Good communication. Did a fabulous job. Very happy! Thank you

Level garden

$250

Mooloolah Valley, Queensland

9th Feb 2026

Spread sand to level garden 2 cubic metre

Always great to deal with

Vuly thunder pro large needs moving around 12 across

$10

Sippy Downs QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Extremely heavy, I have the wheels from Vuly. But unable to attach them Just needs moving around 12 ft along to another position on the garden

Earth Moving

$200

Mountain Creek QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Hi, I'm looking for someone to finish a job I started. I need to move soil so I can move back the retainer wall. There are some roots as well. I have a shovel and a rake. Aoild stays there but needs to be distributed evenly.

We need help this afternoon to move a cubic meter soil

$160

Nambour QLD, Australia

29th Dec 2025

Hi there, we got a cubic meter soil delivered on our driveway. We need help moving it in the garden this afternoon.

Great help and fast work

Remove and level backyard

$500

Glass House Mountains QLD, Australia

25th Dec 2025

We have had several trees removed and need the land remaining leveled. There are large rocks mixed into the pile of soil that will need to be moved. Its a space about 7m x 7m and probably about 1m high in places. Will need a bobcat.

Tim did a great job removing palm tree stumps, rocks and other tree roots from our backyard. These are the after photos. Would definitely recommend Tim.

Move 2 cubic metres of soil from driveway into nearby garden

$120

Sippy Downs QLD 4556, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Move two cubic metres of soil from driveway and take and spread in nearby garden

Highly recommend. Kyle did a great job

Remove clean fill

$400

Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia

28th Nov 2025

We have dug up 2 garden beds and have a few piles of dirt that need to be removed. Ideally come with a trailer or Ute with a tray. A wheel borrow would also make the job a lot easier. Otherwise shovel into buckets and walk dirt out to trailer/ute. I estimate there is close to 1 cubic metre of dirt. It is not contaminated but does have some palm roots and stones in it. Would be perfect for use as clean fill. I can provide spades and buckets.

Zac is a super hard worker and is happy to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Labourer needed to move sandbags

$160

Palmview QLD, Australia

20th Nov 2025

Urgently need someone for 2 hours to help move sandbags today roughly 15-20 metres

Thanks mate , great help

Landscaping, move soil

$200

Mount Coolum QLD, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Move soil with wheelbarrow to new garden bed. Less than four hours work.

Move Gravel

$120

Buderim QLD, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Hello I need 3 cubic metres of 10mm gravel moved from driveway to side of house. Anytime after 8:30am tomorrow I have a wheel barrow and a spade. If you have one bring a shovel. I only require moving the gravel, not spreading it👍 Easy flat ground

Keenan was so helpful and hardworking. A pleasure to deal with. Would definitely highly recommend. Thank you so much Keenan🙏

Removal of soil

$300

Mount Coolum QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Digging 200mm of dirt from around our property and dirt removal

Earthworx (small digger)/Hand Digging Soil in our backyard

$250

Mount Coolum QLD 4573, Australia

12th Nov 2025

We need a few areas of the backyard to be dug out 200mm deep and the soil put out front of the house. Access is approx 1 meter down the sides. Bonus if you can remove the soil too but can also get it removed. It's approx 4 cubic meters but have some more digging around the side gardens too if you want extra. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move 8 cubic metres of sand into planter at caloundra

$10

Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia

11th Nov 2025

We need 8m3 of sand installed at pandanus apartments in marina st asap caloundra

Remove mulched roots and soil

$75

Sippy Downs QLD, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Remove mulched roots and soil, all till ground is flat to the driveway

Jared was great, couldn’t fault the job. Great communication and turned up on time

Spread sand in back yard

$200

Warana QLD, Australia

6th Nov 2025

Move pile of sand from front yard to back (will require a wheel barrow and shovel) and then spread sand in back yard Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great work and super efficient