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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Thankyou Todd great job

Labouring

$400

Travis did a great job. He was flexible with timing things with me, arrived on time and quietly set about efficiently completing the task at hand. Certainly made my life easier!

Help Move Garden Soil

$60

Todd was great. No hidden surprises. His team did a great job

Remove soil

$150

Great job Travis! fast , efficient and meticulous

Soil moved by wheel barrow

$320

Awesome guy. Responded fast, turned up next morning and smashed the work out quickly. Highly recommend

Wheelbarrow Pebbles 12m to garden bed

$240

Great service. Did what he said he would do (and then some). Hard worker, courteous, neat and tidy. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Todd.

Dig up / dispose of around 3-4 tonnes of soil

$1,000

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

$160 - $325

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$160

median

$210

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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 Eastern Suburbs

Remove some soil from rear of garden

$350

Kingsford NSW, Australia

1st Jun 2025

Remove 2 piles of garden soil mostly a sand type wheel barrow to driveway and remove, side access

Skip bin hire

$300

Vaucluse, New South Wales

26th May 2025

Wanting to hire a small skip bin for a house move. One day only

Moving 1 cubic metre of gardening soil

$120

Randwick NSW, Australia

11th Apr 2025

I have one cubic metre of gardening soil which has been dropped off in the back lane. I need someone to transfer the soil into raised planter beds. This involves taking it up a ramp (about 15m) into the courtyard

Luke was professional, courteous and carried out the job perfectly. Highly recommend

Moving rolls of turf from front of property to rear.

$100

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

10th Apr 2025

Moving 50 roles of turf (approximately 15kgs each) from front of house to rear of house. There is about 35 stairs. Estimated time would be 2 hours work.

Move stones into garden bed

$50

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

3rd Apr 2025

Small stones on street level need to be moved down stairs into garden bed. Est about 1 hour’s work.

Move bags of soil and five empty pot plants up 12 steps

$120

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

26th Feb 2025

Move 5 terracotta pot 46cm high and 20 x 25L bags of soil up 12 steps

Move approx 2tonne of roadbase

$100

Matraville NSW 2036, Australia

15th Jan 2025

Move 2 tonne of road base from driveway to side of the house. wheelbarrow and buckets are available

Soil removal

$100

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

28th Dec 2024

I need 8 buckets of soil (and small rock) picked up and removed. The soil is already in the buckets

Labour - moving soil up one fight of stairs to garden

$300

Bronte NSW, Australia

18th Dec 2024

Moving road base up side of house to garden. 4hrs work approx.

On time. Hard working

Labor required - digging and removing sand

$25

Paddington NSW, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

Looking for 2x laborers to help remove sand Hourly rate

Move large rocks up stairs

$250

Rose Bay, New South Wales

7th Nov 2024

Move large rocks from street level to back of property up about 15 stairs and then land sloping upwards. Supply own equipment including wheel barrow. Not sure how long it will take so happy to pay an hourly rate. Blue circle shows approx size of the rocks

Reliable, efficient and strong communication. Highly recommend.

Remove excess soil from garden beds

$150

Maroubra NSW, Australia

30th Oct 2024

Remove excess soil from garden beds to height level with ground / top of garden bed. Length of driveway approx 5m. Back garden beds approx 4m x 5m

Did a great job - thank you!

Excavate soil and deweed backyard

$500

Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia

24th Oct 2024

Level soil in backyard, cover rear concrete pathway with soil and transfer by wheelbarrow excess soil to the front yard. Deweed backyard.

Excellent job. Two hard working blokes with a can do attitude. Completed the job efficiently and effectively. Would use them again in a heart beat.

Move Basketball Hoop

$150

Rose Bay NSW, Australia

23rd Oct 2024

Remove backboard and move basket hoop from backyard to front yard. Once in the front yard reinstall the backboard. Backboard removal required to fit up the side of the house.

Conor communicated well, was on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently - I would book him again

Help moving soil and turf

$80

South Coogee NSW, Australia

19th Oct 2024

I need someone strong to help move a delivery of soil and turf from my front to back garden.

Labourer to move topsoil to backyard

$300

Coogee NSW, Australia

13th Oct 2024

Require a labour/s to move approx. 10m3 of topsoil from driveway at front of house to back yard using a wheel barrow. All tools can be supplied if required

Move soil via wheelbarrow to garden

$200

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

11th Oct 2024

Hi, i need a hand to move 3 large bags of soil (aprox 3 tonnes) from fron garden, to back garden. Will involve shovelling soil into wheelbarrow, barrowing down side/ back of house, and placing soil in garden. It a gradual decline down to garden, but need to go over slight ramp over deck and be careful with pool fence. You need to be fit and hard working. Also open to negotiating an hourly rate.

Move concrete table top from garden to deck

$100

Maroubra NSW, Australia

8th Oct 2024

I will need 2 people to move a concrete tabletop from my yard onto the deck - about 3 metres away.

Small handicap ramp for home access

$650

Randwick NSW, Australia

1st Oct 2024

Small handicap ramp for elderly father to access house with wheelchair and walker. Must have non-slip surface.