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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Sunshine Coast

Lincoln was very reliable and hard working. I would highly recommend him for his work ethic and personable skills!

Move dirt pile

$150

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

Gurney Driveway and Paths

$125

Hard worker!

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

$627

Anthony did a fantastic job and I would recommend him any time. Arrived early and even did extra work without any hassle. Very kind and polite gentleman.

Remove soil/dirt landscaping

$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

Excellent service, great job, highly recommend Morgan.

Move gravel

$150

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

$100 - $260

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$100

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$150

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$260

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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

2 hrs work - Help with concreting and pushing barrow

$120

Mountain Creek QLD 4557, Australia

12th Sep 2025

Need help with concreting about 8m2. Mainly need to barrow (short distance about 5-6m) and help with screening. From 1-3pm tomorrow Saturday 13 Sep. Concreting experience nice but mandatory. Must be physically able to push concrete barrow.

5 cubic metres of soil and fill wheel barrowed 20 metres

$400

Aroona QLD, Australia

31st Aug 2025

Shovel and wheel barrow 5 cubic meters of fill 20 meters to retaining wall.

Great job by Kris. Will happily use his services again

Take soil away - approx small trailer load. top soil from my backyard

$60

Nambour QLD, Australia

19th Aug 2025

Approx small trailer load of soil. Easy access, at front of yard. It is actually beautiful top soil from my backyard. Want it gone by Friday.

I would recommend Danny

Shovelling and raking soil and wheelbarrow work

$200

Peregian Beach QLD, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Hi . I need someone to move soil from garden beds in the front yard to the back yard , in a wheel barrow and some raking of soil over grass on the footpath . About 4 hours work .

Help move wheelbarrows of mulch

$120

Noosa Heads QLD, Australia

12th Aug 2025

Need help shifting 8 cubic metres of mulch from the front yard to the backyard (round the side, about a 20 metre journey). Have two wheelbarrows and shovels but if you had your own that would also be great - more hands make light work! $30 per hour until the job is done, to a max of $120 (I reckon we can get it done in 4 hours!)

Soil removal

$300

Mount Coolum QLD, Australia

19th May 2025

Need approx 80mm of soil removed. 25 square metre area. Easy driveway access. Soil must be taken away.

Labourer to move gravel and sand

$30

Buderim QLD, Australia

9th May 2025

Need around 5m3 of gravel and sand moved

2 mts cracker dust moved top of driveway to back yard need barrow

$200

Mount Coolum QLD 4573, Australia

7th May 2025

You'll need own barrow and shovel to move 2m cracker dust 50 m to back yard - flat going on grass from front driveway

Remove soil

$100

Nirimba QLD 4551, Australia

3rd May 2025

Remove soil from my backyard

Excellent,very good work.

Labourer, job has changed

$50

Aroona QLD 4551, Australia

3rd May 2025

Looking for a fit Labourer to do about an hours work. Task is level ground for concreting. Area is 3.5 metres x 1 metres. I have shovels, crowbars, wheelbarrows and bins. Just need some hired muscle. There may be some more jobs to do. If you have more time.

Help move soil

$400

Hunchy QLD, Australia

30th Apr 2025

Need to move soil alongside newly laid concrete drive.

Hard worker. So dedicated, worked into the night and couldn’t have asked for better commitment- thank you Guy you did an amazing job

Bobcat and operator to move dirt around

$100

Verrierdale QLD 4562, Australia

28th Apr 2025

Level topsoil and move dirt around the yard

Handyman or labour

$100

Buderim QLD. Australia

23rd Apr 2025

I will pour 1,5 m3 concrete in my backyard. I need somone to transport delivered concrete by using wheelbarrow from parking to backyard which is 15 m far away . The job take 2 hours and I’m happy to pay $50 per hour

Move drivway rocks and reallign soil

$500

Verrierdale QLD, Australia

18th Apr 2025

move rocks and reallign on driveway and move soil

Soil delivered 1cubic metre

$50

Peregian Beach QLD, Australia

11th Apr 2025

Soil over the top..probably 1-2cubic m

Removal of approx 2 cu mtrs of soil from my footpath

$350

Minyama QLD, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Pile of soil from my footpath removed and dumped

Very pleasant! Hard working and punctual

Remove cobble stones to skip

$150

Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia

28th Mar 2025

Cobbles to skip out front of property. Steep drive, all down hill. Limited access. Skip provided

Great, job. Easy to deal with. Prompt and professional

Move rock

$80

Marcoola QLD, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

Move rock one metre. This rock has been in the same place for over 20 years and we want to move it one metre to the left. We can’t budge it and we don’t have the tools or the strength to be able ti do it.

Thanks Bradley. Great job.

Soil and grass removed. Wheel barrow and trailer needed.

$400

Maroochydore QLD, Australia

15th Mar 2025

Dig up grass and soil and remove it from property. You will need a wheelbarrow and a trailer or Ute. Two or three trailer loads. Happy to pay two men working together.

Soil and gravel moving

$200

Peregian Beach QLD 4573, Australia

10th Mar 2025

Just really a couple of hours of moving some delivered soil and gravel, well rewarded

Great guy, helpful, resourceful and friendly