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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Sydney

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Carrying bags of soil from one end of the house to another

$100

Incredible!!! Went above and beyond and did a way more professional job than i expected. Beyond happy - thanks again.

Move soil to level small courtyard

$50

Travis is a legend. Such hard worker and did everything quickly and efficiently. Will hire again

Need 2 guys to move soil from backyard into skip

$500

Great tasker. Efficient and honest.

Labourer for digging

$240

A diligent and hard worker. Could follow instructions easily and got stuck right into the job straight away. Not resting even for a cold drink. Not even a thunderstorm could halt work. Would highly recommend Ze. Thank you very much for responding and completing the job within a few hours of posting.

Top up pots with soil

$140

Todd and his team were great to work with, I recommend them for any labouring jobs that need to be done.

General labouring

$200

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Sydney

$167 - $325

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$167

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$240

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$325

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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 Sydney

Digging soil inside a house and moving to the backyard, approx 7sqm

$150

Marrickville NSW, Australia

11th May 2025

Approx 7 sqm area to be made roughly level. Approx 3 sqm in a bedroom, approx 3 sqm in a hallway. Needed on Monday 12May. Soil is to be dumped to the backyard. Picture is of the bedroom only, similar amount in the hallway.

Concrete a small area, 4m x 1.5 flat, small ramp to the road

$1,500

Enmore NSW 2042, Australia

8th May 2025

Task: concrete a small area in the back of the house. Flat area: Roughly 4m x 1.5 meter with pips and drains Build Ramp down to the road as well

Great job! Will definitely hire again

Labourers to remove garden planter (soil) via wheelbarrow into skip

$300

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

27th Apr 2025

I’m going to hire a skip (date tba) and need labour help to move dirt from planter unit at rear of terrace to skip (through house) via wheelbarrow.

Help remove a pile of dirt from our courtyard

$150

Camperdown NSW, Australia

23rd Apr 2025

We are replanting our courtyard and have replaced the soil. We have a small pile that needs removing and disposing of, ~1 cubic metre. There is wide access from courtyard to the street via the carport, however there is a step down into the courtyard.

Luke was super prompt and efficient. Great guy to deal with.

Palette jack + manual sand removal

$250

Banksmeadow, New South Wales

18th Mar 2025

At a photography studio. Task is to shovel sand from set back into large 1 tonne bag. Bag will be on a trolley. Once the sand has been shovelled into the bag - The trolley should then be wheeled to front car park (20 metres)

Luke was a legend super quick and thorough

Dig soil out of bag and into skip

$200

Marrickville South NSW 2204, Australia

17th Mar 2025

Dig out 1 cubic mtr of soil into the skip bin on site. The bag is near the skip bin but needs to be removed completely.

IT Services - Racking & Stacking

$400

Sydney NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2025

Do equipment survey on existing rack and document De-rack equipment form existing rack Move to new rack as per document provided

he delivers as committed

Remove bulka bag of fill/dirt/clay

$200

Enmore NSW, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Remove approx a bulka bag worth of fill/dirt that has been dug up from a trench and take away. Access is quite narrow (approx 60) so may be a job for buckets/bags and a trolley. Must supply own trolley,shovel. Have two buckets that can be used. On street parking only.

Louis was fantastic! Highly recommend. Will be getting him back. Thank you Louis !

Moving 2 tonnes of dirt

$600

Marrickville NSW, Australia

4th Mar 2025

Moving 2 tonnes of dirt

Brian is great! Very efficient and a serious go getter! Wouldn’t hesitate to use him again!!

Remove soil from garden bed 2mtrs x 1.1/2mtrs take away

$80

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

6th Feb 2025

Remove soil from garden bed. Take soil away. Approx 2mtrs x 1.1/2mtrs Easy rear lane access. Can provide photo

Valasi was a willing worker ,turned up on time and did all the job as requested. I would definitely recommend him

Need 35m conveyor belt set up for sand removal

$2,000

Pagewood NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2025

Require delivery and assembly of 35m conveyor belt to transport sand from backyard to front yard

Excavator operator to move sand

$200

Pagewood NSW, Australia

21st Jan 2025

Move about 50/60 tonnes of sand from stock pile to back end of yard. Level out all backyard. 2/3 hours maximum.

Move veggie patches

$250

Marrickville NSW, Australia

1st Jan 2025

Move two above ground veggie patches from front verge to back garden. Involves emptying soil, moving beds and refilling with existing soil. Must have own wheelbarrow/s and ramps.

Amazing!! Super quick and smart approach to a challenging job. All tools provided and equipment provided. Will definitely use Todd again.

Move sand from their ute to a large sandpit at a school

$400

Petersham NSW, Australia

19th Nov 2024

We need someone who owns a ute to pick up 4 tonnes of sand from a nearby facility (we’ll pay for that ahead of time), then drive to our school and fill our school’s sandpit. A ute will be better than a large work truck, so you can back-in close to the site, but you won’t be able to tip it directly into the sandpit so you’ll need a wheel barrow to physically move the sand the last 20 metres (easy downhill ramp, no steps). We can hire a wheel barrow for you if needed. You may need to go back to the facility twice. It should take about a day.

Two cubic metres of dirt taken away

$250

Marrickville, New South Wales

4th Nov 2024

I just need somebody to take away approx. 2 cubic metres of dirt and dispose of it.

6 x Labourers needed

$1,700

Pagewood NSW, Australia

29th Oct 2024

Need 6 x Labourers to wheelbarrow sand from backyard to front yard. Tomorrow from 7am to 3:30pm. Wheelbarrows provided, excavator will be loading the barrows.

Saturday. Dig hole in soil. 2-5pm.

$100

Surry Hills, New South Wales

25th Oct 2024

Labour task for strong fit male. Dig into soil two metres. No skill just force. All equipment provided.

Surry Hills. Labourer. 12-5pm. Some soil to be moved.

$100

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

24th Oct 2024

No skills. Showel soil to dig up my backyard. Exposing roots. 12 to 5. Must be strong.

Move sand from back yard to front yard.

$800

Pagewood NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2024

Need sand moved from backyard to front yard. Backyard to be all level. Will likely need 1/2 days to complete with shovels and wheelbarrows - continuous work.

Help Wheelbarrow 3m3 of concrete

$70

Marrickville NSW, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

I have 2 people already. Need 1 x additional person to help wheelbarrow 3m3 of concrete (approx 30 wheelbarrows) down a flat driveway. Between 3 people it should only take 1 hour

Hard worker. Mick didn’t stop the whole time.