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Dig Trench and Clear bricks - Laboring

$135

Samuel was very professional, on time, efficient and did a fantastic job! We would definitely recommend him for any work you require. Honest, hardworking and reliable, everything you look for in a tradesman.

Edit* Dig trench & turf 10cm deep

$250

James was on time and has done an excellent job in tidying up my garden

Labourer to clean the yard and trench for plants

$90

Superstar worker cannot rate highly enough

Back fill trench and load excess soil into skip

$240

Fantastic job. Willing to offer advice. Punctual. Friendly. Works hard - pretty much the model AirTasker.

Dig shallow trenches & wheelbarrow sand +gravel

$25

Sam has been great to work with, and we will be getting him back in the future.

Landscaping & Trenching

$600

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$250

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$407

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For reliable and efficient trench digging services near you, look no further than Airtasker! Our platform connects you to highly rated Taskers in your area who specialize in large and small trenching projects.

If you need to lay a pipe or electrical wire on your property or deflect flood water from getting into your basement, you may need to have a trench dug. A trench can be as small as impressions for planting seeds and can be as large as those that require heavy equipment to be completed. Regardless of the nature or size of your trench, letting professionals handle the job can save you time, effort, and potential back pain!

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Top Trench Digging related questions

It heavily depends on the depth of the trench and the kind of tools to be used. A hundred feet of the trench can take about 12 hours to be dug using the proper equipment like an excavator. Doing that by hand can naturally take much longer. The type of soil also affects the time it could take to dig a trench. Sandy soils can be relatively easier to dig, while clay can be difficult.

No, Taskers usually come with professional equipment to help them finish the job quickly and efficiently. They have excavators, trenching shovels, and trenchers with them when they come to do the service. If, by any chance, you have these tools on hand and you prefer to use them, feel free to tell your Tasker beforehand.

Yes, but this means that you need to spend time and energy doing the job yourself. It can also lead to severe issues if done incorrectly. Having a professional dig your trench saves you time and avoids having mistakes. Digging deeper trenches can also be dangerous and require extensive experience. Your Tasker’s expertise can get this challenging job done safely and cost-effectively.

It depends on where you live. In some states like California, you’re required to get permission from the utilities and 811 before using a tool to move the ground, while in others, shallow holes can be dug without permission. But generally, in the US, if you’re planning to dig a hole as deep as five feet or more, you need to secure approval first. It’s best to approach your local authorities before digging a trench to ensure you’re following protocols. 

What do trench digging services include?

Trenching services involve digging a large hole, usually using a trenching shovel and a trencher to help successfully lay underground wires, pipes, or structural supports. It’s also traditionally done to install or repair public drains, sewer lines, and underground utilities to serve populated areas. Trenching also has plenty of benefits if you’re taking care of your lawn! Whatever you need, Taskers can make your home improvement project possible. Here are the most common things you can expect from trenching services near you:

Straight trenches

If you live in an area with a limited surface to disturb, such as near buildings or roadways, digging straight trenches is the right choice for you. It’s a kind of trench where the sides are parallel, and the base is at a right angle. Having trench boxes or shoring is usually required as protective systems. A six-inch straight trench can also be helpful if you’re trying to control pests in your property, where you can apply a non-repellent pesticide into the soil to achieve a treatment zone.

Sloped trenches     

Sloped trenches have angled sides to prevent cave-ins. Its angle is determined by trench depth, soil type, and the amount of time the trench will remain open. If you’re planning to install large pipes or culverts, this can be the right kind of trench for you. It’s also common to have sloped trenches in new construction sites with a wider path of soil.

Benched trenches

To ensure that your trench or excavation site is entirely safe, you can try benching! Benched trenches are those with sides that have been cut away to create steps. The height of these steps, otherwise known as vertical distances, is determined by the soil type. The less stable your soil is, the shallower your angles should be. It’s best to bench it if your trench needs to be up to 20 feet deep. This is to help stabilize your trench and to make it more secure. For protective systems, shielding or trench boxes are usually used.

Bell-bottom pier hole trenches

For those planning to build a certain structure, make sure to have someone dig a bell-bottom pier hole trench! The base or bottom of the trench is usually wider than the top, giving it a bell-shaped cross-section. This is typically used to install footings to support the foundation of a structure. Since these kinds of trenches have sides sloping inward over the floor of the excavation, more protective systems are usually required to keep them from collapsing. 

Recent Trench Digging tasks

Dig a trench to lay nbn conduit from house to street front boundary

$350

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

22nd Jul 2025

Hi! We will be digging a trench about 8m long and 30cm deep from the house to the street front boundary. Most of this is along a flowerbed. Additional length of 1.5m length is concreted.

Place plastic and rocks in trench watch side of house

$600

Runaway Bay QLD, Australia

21st Jul 2025

Need someone to place plastic then rocks in the trenches shown in photos . Rocks are out the front of house you will need to provide your own wheelbarrow to move them .

Dig out clay soil in trench and dispose of

$500

Glenside SA 5065, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Dig out a trench in clay soil 900cm x 80cm wide x 40cm deep in bottom of this flower border. Dispose of soil and any stones. The area is currently covered with tarps to keep dry

I would highly recommend Daniel. Communication was excellent and he worked very hard to complete my task. He deserves his 5 star rating 😁

Backyard Demolition, Excavation, and Trenching (Narrow Access)

$5

Windsor Gardens SA 5087, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

* Budget is flexible depending on what’s included—happy to discuss. * Can also break this into stages if needed (e.g. demo + spoil removal first). * Quote can be adjusted based on site visit and scope. Hi, I’m looking for someone experienced in demolition and site prep to help get my backyard ready for landscaping. The job includes: Breaking up and removing existing concrete Removing one tree and stump Excavating ~57m² area to 200mm depth Preparing and compacting the base (crushed rock etc.) Digging two trenches: One 3m trench for plumbing on one side One 12m trench for power 600mm deep (to run to spa, pond, and pergola) Spoil needs to be removed from the site—wheelbarrow access is available. Site Access: Only 720mm wide access on one side of the house Limited Backyard access via neighbour might be possible through fence panel removal. No rear or laneway access Ideal if you have: Experience with small backyard digs and base prep Narrow-access gear like a Dingo/Kanga (or willing to do manual work) Ability to take spoil offsite Photos are attached for reference. Let me know if you need more details or want to come inspect before quoting. Thanks! Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Trench Clearing Work This Weekend

$200

Enoggera QLD, Australia

27th Jun 2025

Labouring work this Saturday to clear footing trenches that have been dug with an excavator, and piers bored with an auger, for a cellar. Also laying plastic sheeting and inserting reo steel if time permits. Must be a strong labourer able to shovel dirt, lift heavy material, and push a barrow. Minimum 4 hours work, possibly longer. $40 per hour.

Drainage issue. Need a trench to allow water to flow

$300

Narangba QLD, Australia

1st Jun 2025

Water is pooling between a concrete path and a concrete block retaining wall. Seeking landscapers to provide drainage solutions to address this issue.

Trench digging, landscaping, general labor, and home maintenance.

$400

Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

6th May 2025

trench digging, landscaping, general labor, and home maintenance.

Drainage Trench - 10m x 0.5m x 0.5m

$700

Mount Warren Park QLD, Australia

5th May 2025

I need a trench dug that needs to be 0.5m x 0.5m x 10m long, lined with geo fabric and filled with drainage stone. Price is Including material - 2.5m3 rock and fabric and fees

Dig a shallow trench for a low block wall. Cut away excess fill .

$250

Park Orchards VIC, Australia

4th May 2025

Dig a shallow trench approx. 23cm deep by 45cm wide and 16.2 metres long. (The trench is for a low block wall behind my tennis court.) Also cut back fill by approx. 15cm, behind proposed wall. No need to move fill, just pile it up along rear of wall location.

Duncan is pleasant to work with, is a quick study and a highly qualified engineer, but very practical. He is reliable, turns up on time and meets all requirements. Works consistently and gets the job done. Highly recommended.

Dig 11m trench in front lawn & cut 1m concrete

$400

Glenroy VIC, Australia

22nd Apr 2025

Urgent job ideally 23rd or 24th April - front yard preparation for electric gate. We need to run electric cable from motor to house. Electrical work will be completed by an electrician after job is complete. We are in urgent need to dig up a 600mm deep trench in our front lawn. Approximately 11 metres long. Will need to go under our water pipe. Small Concrete area will need to be cut approximately 1 metre long. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Backfilling trenches

$250

Pitt Town NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2025

Irrigation trenches need to be backfilled. Preferably someone fit

Extend a front yard trench in heavy clay soil for planting ASAP

$200

Rockbank VIC, Australia

15th Apr 2025

I have dug a trench by hand with tools (mattock/crowbar/shover) and am over it, very hard ground/clay. I would like the trench extended and deepened slightly. See attached pictures. Happy to also negotiate soil and green waste removal which is currently on my nature strip to make it a quote worth giving. Ideally I would like the trench complete ASAP so that I can plant what I like over Easter and ANZAC day long weekends. I'm sorry but this is only my 2nd time using Airtasker, please let me know if there are any questions. I've listed the job price from just googling trenching services etc, could be a quick job if you have machinery or are strong/good at digging. I'm a bit worried about pipes but have a drainage plan (doesn't appear to be pipes but I'm bad at reading plans) and don't need to go super deep. (25cm or so) Thank you for viewing my ad. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Moe is amazing, will be using his services again. Thank you brother.

Trencher for sprinklers

$250

Shepparton VIC, Australia

9th Apr 2025

Looking for someone for trenching for lay out sprinklers

Dig a trench & re-plant 9 viburnum plants & 2 Benjamin ficus balls.

$120

Belfield NSW 2191, Australia

7th Apr 2025

dig a trench & re-plant 9 viburnum plants & 2 Benjamin ficus balls.

General labour, tree trimming and 10 meter trench to be dug

$250

Victoria Park WA, Australia

5th Apr 2025

Move pot plants, trim trees, general labour around house

Labourer - digging trench & levelling 3x3 area at Cromer

$400

Cromer NSW 2099, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

General labouring - Digging to level an area of garden 3mx3m and digging an exploratory trench around tree to find tree roots. Also moving bricks to the front of the property. Jack-hammering rock 0.5m x 0.5m x 0.3m. Soil and rock can remain on property - no need to take away.

Removing gravel from pathway and digging a trench for agri pipe

$30

Drummoyne, New South Wales

1st Apr 2025

Removing gravel from pathway and digging a trench to lay agri pipe for drainage. Very physical work. Prefer someone with outdoor work experience. Minimum 4 hours. $50 per hour. If proven capable, could well be 8 hours.

Labour to help with trenching and pavers

$200

Rochedale South QLD, Australia

15th Mar 2025

Looking for someone to help with a job in Rochedale south removing pavers, digging a trench and reinstalling pavers after. Will be working in a team on two others and myself. I can’t help as I’ve injured myself but will be there to help guide through the job.

Did an awesome job and will Be hiring again

Dig a trench about 3 m2 and some cleanup

$100

North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Trench along retaining wall to be dug. Soil to be moved about 5 meters away from trench. I have a wheel barrow, but if you have your own, its likely to be better than mine. I have shovels. Am negotiable on price depending on discussion we have. Some other work to do to make up time based on hourly rate.

Great to work with.

Level Ground, Finish Trench & Build Retaining Wall for Fence

$5

Boondall QLD, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Task Details: We need an experienced tradesperson to: ✅ Level the ground to prepare for a concrete base ✅ Finish and level the trench for a retaining wall ✅ Build a knee-height retaining wall (requires bricklaying) to support fence installation 💡 We have a mini excavator and Bobcat available to make the job easier! Would love to get this done ASAP. Open to quotes. Let me know if you have any questions!

We are extremely happy with the work done on our retaining wall! The team was professional, efficient, and paid great attention to detail. The quality of the workmanship is excellent, and the wall looks fantastic. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was done properly. Highly recommend their services!