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"Such a lovely guy, and a really hard worker, really happy to have found you Phil!"
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"Philip was fantastic; professional, reliable, respectful, and very understanding. I couldn’t get home until later in the..."
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"Very helpful and well punctual. Attention to detail is a relief. Thank you shane"
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"Completed a very difficult job until the end. Good work!"
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"Justin was awesome. Arrived on time, completed the job with skill and with a courteous nature. Highly recommend for an..."
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"Nav’s great help, good communication and efficient work. Will be using him again "
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"Ezra and boys were awesome nothing too hard .i threw a couple extra jobs at them and more than happy to help "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Brisbane
Turned up on time and was eager to start...
Labourer wanted
$60
Thanks William! Life saver. Great job. Done quickly and efficiently!
Move stones
$300
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
Dorian was a great communicator. He turned up on time and did a wonderful job. I’d definitely hire him again in the future.
Shift 3 cubic metres of turf under soil
$150
Carlos was fantastic! Polite and efficient and super helpful. Thank you so much for your help!
Wheelbarrow sand into sandpit
$150
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
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in West Brisbane
$130 - $250
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$130
median
$190
high
$250
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in West Brisbane
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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.
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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
Moving 2 meter of soil into garden bed soil is next to beds
$100
Moggill QLD, Australia
5th Mar 2026
Soil moved Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Labourer to wheelbarrow dirt today
$100
Enoggera QLD, Australia
28th Feb 2026
Dirt to be wheelbarrowed along an easy flat to slightly downhill 20m path. I’ll load the wheelbarrow and you’ll push it and dump it. Other Labouring work available. Minimum two hours work at $50 per hour. Must be this morning.
Earth Moving
$1,500
Riverhills QLD, Australia
8th Feb 2026
Removal of the pictured raised garden bed and associated soil to within 400mm of the fence line on either side, in line with the driveway. 4 stumps contained within garden bed.
Move Mulche
$200
Moggill QLD, Australia
6th Feb 2026
Move 4 cubic mtrs of mulche.
Ezra and boys were awesome nothing too hard .i threw a couple extra jobs at them and more than happy to help
Dirt mover
$650
Indooroopilly QLD, Australia
27th Jan 2026
I have soil on front yard that needs to be transported to back yard through neighbor access and level it for concrete pour. You wud need mini loader for the job. Need someone experienced.
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









