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"Philip was really easy to communicate with and came within the hour to complete the job. I was so impressed with how fas..."
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"Punctual and communicated well. I recommend Phil for tasks such as my job of removing and disposing of unwanted items."
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"Excellent work by Shane. This was my second booking with him and he did a fantastic job yet again. "
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"Amazing job! Pond is in."
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Brisbane
Dedicated and hardworking
Demolition and moving dirt in backyard
$245
Very thorough and hard working. A pleasure to deal with.
Transfer garden pebbles from driveway
$150
I would highly recommend William for any job. On time, very good in communication via Airtasker and phone organising it all. Great work ethics and hard worker. Very easy to work with. Thankyou William 🙏
Looking for 2 men with a wheel barrow each to move dirt
$300
Great job, extremely quick - thanks Herbert!
Lift gravel from side of house
$300
Great job, hardworking guys.
Garden helper required
$100
Zach was great, very hard working and the garden looks fantastic. Many thanks!
Move 25 x 25 litre bags of soil and plant 12 small pine trees
$250
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in West Brisbane
$140 - $290
low
$140
median
$200
high
$290
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in West Brisbane
based on 61 reviews
4.98
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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 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
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.
Bobcat and operator
$400
Pinjarra Hills QLD, Australia
2nd Jun 2025
need bobcat and operator to tidy up about 1000sqm of land. pretty flat with some soil heaps need moving . It will be a daily rate
Barrow drainage gravel & fill large holes in yard
$200
The Gap QLD, Australia
26th May 2025
Barrow 1 cubic metre of 50mm drainage gravel to fill 2 large erosion problem areas in back yard on incline. 1 cubic metre of 50mm gravel will be delivered 8.30am on 29 May. Job involves: - shovelling gravel into large bucket (shovel & bucket can be supplied if necessary - please advise) - carrying gravel in buckets up though a rock garden on an incline (rough guess 15m approx) to a turfed area where wheel barrow could then be used. - transfer gravel from buckets to wheel barrow (barrow can be supplied if necessary, please advise) - once loaded, the gravel is to be barrowed up a further incline over a grassed area (rough guess 25m approx) - gravel then to be tipped into the large holes until 1 cubic metre of gravel has been moved
Great job. Really thankful Craig for your hard work.
Remove about two square meters of garden soil
$100
Jindalee QLD, Australia
6th May 2025
Move approx two square meter of soil
Labourer needed
$30
Westlake QLD 4074, Australia
27th Apr 2025
Removing soil from the back of this property and filling garden beds with soil
Shift pile of dirt into garden beds
$200
Upper Kedron QLD, Australia
25th Apr 2025
We need someone to shift a pile of dirt (less then 2 cubic meters) into close by garden beds as shown in photos and level out garden bed. Any Large rocks in the dirt can be moved into the corner of the yard and any large pieces of concrete can be placed into an existing pile (not much left)
Great communicator, hard worker and really showed he cared and wanted to make sure he had done the job to our expectations.
Fill trailer with dirt
$150
Sinnamon Park QLD, Australia
22nd Apr 2025
Just fill the trailer with the dirt on site til it's full. Simple, easy money I'm on site working and have shovels
Works hard. Great communication.
Labour required
$40
Kenmore QLD, Australia
18th Mar 2025
Moving soil from front yard to side yard and compress the soil About 3-4 hours work $40 rate per / hour
Good work and communication
Moving dust and sand from driveway to carport
$200
Kenmore Hills QLD, Australia
4th Mar 2025
Move the dust and sand 3m to the carport
Labourer - digging and removing soil to skip bin
$500
The Gap QLD, Australia
15th Feb 2025
Remove approx 50mm of turf and soil off pool edge and wheelbarrow to skip bin or bag soil on-site for removal Dig and remove 100mm of soil and dirt yo skip bin over approx 15m2 area Total 2m3 of soil removal to skip bin on-site Manually hand dig and remove to skip bin.
Dud a great job as required









