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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Brisbane

William was amazing. He turned up right in time and had a job that would have taken me days done in around three hours. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you so much

Filling raised garden beds

$150

Thanks William! Life saver. Great job. Done quickly and efficiently!

Move stones

$300

Turned up on time and was eager to start...

Labourer wanted

$60

Very pleasant and hard worker.

Shovel new soul to raised garden beds

$300

6 stars Phil is amazing and we will be asking him to come back and help us again. He went above and beyond and was able to attend within a couple of hours of posting the job. Smart, hard working with great initiative - thanks again Phil👍

Soil moved

$200

Carlos was fantastic! Polite and efficient and super helpful. Thank you so much for your help!

Wheelbarrow sand into sandpit

$150

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in West Brisbane

$140 - $257

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$140

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$200

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$257

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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 West Brisbane

Move soil to the back garden, build terracing

$250

St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia

24th Jan 2026

Hi Thomas. We have a helping hand to move soil at the back garden this upcoming Monday. But he will leave Tuesday to Tasmania. Will you be available from Tuesday onward and what is your quote per day? My husband is a builder and will worth along with you all the time.

Move a heavy sandstone block 3 metres

$150

Sherwood QLD 4075, Australia

21st Jan 2026

Move a sandstone block three metres in garden area. No access for heavy machinery so best done rolling it with 3-4 strong men.

Completed a very difficult job until the end. Good work!

Moving boulders in yard

$300

Corinda QLD, Australia

6th Jan 2026

I have about 16 rocks (approx. 40 × 30 × 20 cm, approx 50kg each) — 10 of them partly buried, 6 in a pile — that need to be shifted and moved 10 meters within the garden before tree removal (10 are currently around the tree, 6 are in a pile near the tree). The tree removal is happening on Tuesday 13 January. I’d like someone with appropriate small equipment (eg a mini excavator and/or a mini skid steer with rock-handling capability - not just manual labour) to do the job.

Efficient and reliable- thanks Klaus!

Landscaping - delivery and tilling of gypsum

$750

Keperra QLD, Australia

1st Dec 2025

Deliver 500kg of gypsum and spread across ~170m2. Tilling through the top 100 mm of sandy clay soil.

Move Dirt to Ute

$100

The Gap QLD, Australia

29th Nov 2025

We're looking for 2 hours of yard work. Task is to shovel dirt from a garden bed in backyard, wheelbarrow it down the side of the house, empty it onto a ute on the driveway.

Move some dirt from backyard area into trailer

$200

Middle Park QLD, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Just digging out about 50 mm of dirt no grass all broken up ready for Concrete to go in ground is not hard. Should take two hours Max.

Move spa onto concrete slab approximately 2 metres

$200

Mitchelton QLD, Australia

23rd Nov 2025

Spa is empty 2 m x 2 m approx 500 kg - need to move from ground onto concrete slab directly in front. Will need to have at least 4-6 very strong people to move. Please confirm if you have equipment and people to move.

Move Dirt to Ute

$10

The Gap QLD, Australia

19th Nov 2025

We have a garden bed in the back yard that has too much dirt, we would like it level / flush with the edging pavers. We're looking for someone to shovel and wheelbarrow the excess dirt down the side path to the front driveway and put into our ute.

Move soil and rocks with own machinery

$650

Pullenvale QLD, Australia

27th Oct 2025

Soil and rocks that were washed away from a raised road during some heavy rain a year or so back. Soil and rocks need to be lifted and moved back to fill a hole that was caused by the rain / flood. Some of the washed out soil / rocks has been overgrown with grass...and probably a little compacted. There is a narrow'ish access to the area of the work so probably need a piece of machinery that isn't too wide (under 7'). Need to provide own machinery (bobcat / small digger). OK to provide a PH rate or flat rate for the job.

Absolutely recommend Navpreet…good coms and job done as requested.

Move top soil

$380

Grange QLD, Australia

1st Oct 2025

$280 Help move 6 cubic metres of top soil from front to back of house. Expect it will take 3-4 hours, will pay more if it takes longer. Must BYO wheel barrow. Start anytime between 8-9am Saturday morning (Oct 4th)

Remove wheelbarrow content and pot

$50

Jamboree Heights QLD 4074, Australia

1st Oct 2025

Empty contents of wheelbarrow, root Ballard soil. Remove broken plant pot. On driveway so easy access.

Great job, thank you.

Move dirt - wheelbarrow work

$33

The Gap QLD, Australia

1st Oct 2025

We have approx 4.5 cubic metres of soil to be moved from the front, via wheelbarrow, down the side path to the backyard. Our regular airtasker had to cancel due to personal matter so we're looking for someone who can do the job tomorrow preferably to keep our project on track. My husband will make a dent in the dirt pile as well so looking to pay an hourly rate for wheelbarrow worker. Wheelbarrow and shovel supplied, you're welcome to BYO though. Location: The Gap

Phil was amazing, saved the day! He was able to attend within an hour and finished the job accurately in lightning speed. Absolutely would rebook Phil again. 10/10 stars!

Remove Mound of Dirt

$200

Middle Park QLD, Australia

25th Sep 2025

Need this mound of dirt removed from my backyard. Measures at roughly 1.5 cubic metres. Need it done by THIS WEEKEND.

Soil Removal Dumping

$75

Sherwood QLD, Australia

21st Sep 2025

I need soil removed and dumped. Volume: approx less than 2 cubic metres Soil type: clean fill Access: super easy / soil is already outside the house, just awaiting to be collected

Dirt/ rock/ soil removal

$200

Jindalee QLD 4074, Australia

16th Sep 2025

Removal of excess soil/ dirt, small rocks

Super happy with Shane’s work - dirt completely removed, was early and a nice bloke.

Top soil and turf back and front yard

$5,000

Indooroopilly QLD, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Top up organic soil in the back and front yard and put on turf

Move gravel and Tenterfield pearl stones

$300

Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

I bought one cube gravel and one cube stones for back yard pathways, will need some one help move them from front yard to back yard.

Very nice person and big help, thanks William!

Wheelbarrow gravel from front of house to backyard

$320

Jamboree Heights QLD 4074, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

We are topping up the backyard and need a strong/fit person to help with wheelbarrowing 7 m3 gravel from the bottom of the drive way to 35 m distance. First week in July would be optimal.

Completed the task requested to a high standard. Kept his working area clean and tidy at all times. I recommend hiring him to similair tasks.

Move 10 x 20kg bags of stones from front to back yard

$150

Kenmore QLD, Australia

19th Jun 2025

Move 10 x 20kg bags of stones from front yard to back yard (distance is 20 meters).

Great guys, great workers. Thank you !

Spread soil

$180

Kenmore Hills QLD, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Need large pile of soil spread throughout garden. Should be approximately 6 hours work at $30 per hour. Will pay more if work takes longer. Have other work to also do. Have all necessary tools, wheelbarrows, shovels, soil spreader etc Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great job. Good communication and excellent work ethic.