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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in West Brisbane
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
Would highly recommend thank you for your help
Move 3 cubic meters of top soil
$200
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
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
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in West Brisbane
$140 - $285
low
$140
median
$200
high
$285
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in West Brisbane
based on 61 reviews
4.97
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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
Back fill a trench in backyard.
$100
The Gap QLD, Australia
10th Jun 2026
20m x 100mm back yard trench. Shovels / Equipment here.
Bob did a great job!! Very efficient. Thank you
Move fill from front yard to back yard
$350
The Gap QLD 4061, Australia
1st Jun 2026
15m3 to be moved from front yard down small walkway to back yard. Most probably need a mini kanga. Gate width is 1.2m
Move crusher dust from front lawn to fill shed base in backyard
$250
Jindalee QLD, Australia
9th May 2026
I have 2.5t of Crusher Dust on front lawn and I need to move this up the backyard to fill a space I have created for a shed base
Turned up fast, worked non stop until job was done and did it with a smile and great attitude. Would definitely hire again
Earthworks: Operator with Skid Steer & Spreader Bar to level ground
$350
Enoggera QLD, Australia
7th May 2026
Operator with Skid Steer & Spreader Bar needed tomorrow morning to level back yard and smooth ground in preparation for turf to be laid at noon. Best suit a smaller machine. Area to be smoothed and levelled is approximately 12m x 10m.
Chris was punctual, professional and highly effective on his machine. He was also extremely helpful, and super-easy to work with. Great Tasker!
Transport - wheelbarrow garden soil to various spots around the house
$150
Chapel Hill QLD, Australia
24th Apr 2026
Transport - wheelbarrow garden soil 3 cu m - to specific spots around the house. Garden soil at location.
I recommend Nathan highly for the services rendered. He was kind, courteous n worked enthusiastically to finish the job as expected. I wish him well.
Fill fire pit area with deco
$300
Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia
22nd Mar 2026
3 cubic meters of deco wheelbarrowed into back garden to fill up a fire pit area. Level ground and easy access. You need a trailer to collect the deco from nearby landscape shop.
Happy with this job. Thanks Jay.
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.
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.









