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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Dylan is a great to deal With, professional and quick, a all round lovely fella

Garden rock wheelbarrowed into yard

$150

Legend, did a great job. Would use again.

Labouring Work - Digging, Wheelbarrowing, moving rubble

$50

Arrived on time and did what was asked.

Move rocks

$200

Sam was amazing! 10/10 would get him back again!

Gardening / Dirt Moving

$300

very good very reliable

Moving sand

$150

Great job! Will definitely hire again

Concrete a small area, 4m x 1.5 flat, small ramp to the road

$1,500

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

median

$200

high

$320

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Why hire an earthmover through Airtasker?

Moving large volumes of earth and rock is more than your regular spadework. It demands skill, savviness, and a heavy-duty kit — three things you can be certain about when you hire seasoned earthmovers on Airtasker.

Attempting to dig trenches, clear land, or even haul rubble by yourself can quickly turn into a mishap. You wouldn't want to be left with a botched job that could easily bring you to your knees in mud, construction delays, and hefty extra costs later down the line! Skip the headaches that come with flimsy DIYs and work with top-rated earthmoving contractors near you instead.

Simply post on Airtasker and quickly receive offers from expert earthmovers who can handle the heavy lifting without a hitch, from soil removal to large-scale excavation. Check past client reviews and compare quotes, so you can hire the perfect match — no cowboy builders, just proper professionals who know their onions.

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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

Moving sand

$38

Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Shoving and moving sand With 2 other men $38 ph should take 6 hours

Move top soil

$250

Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Move 5 cube of top soil into garden beds. Good access and pile is close to garden beds

Stump Removal

$350

Marangaroo WA 6064, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Need some stumps removed. Photo shows area with stumps next to driveway.

Bryn was great, got the job done quickly and left the site in a very tidy state.

Move soil from front yard to back yard

$100

Croydon NSW 2132, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Separate stones from soil in front garden bed and move soil to backyard Shovel and wheelie bin provided Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Spread compost in an orchard

$210

Mornington VIC 3928, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Spreading compost using plastic buckets across trees on an orchard. Compost is situated in a large pile on the property. Buckets filled from pile and loaded on the back of a utility vehicle and spread by hand from the buckets. Estimated 7 hours work on the day. Need two people. Will need gloves.

Stack a load of firewood

$150

Springbrook QLD 4213, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Need help to stack a load of firewood neatly. A tonne load of firewood. Job is undercover (in a carport). Wood only needs to move about 3 to 5m - very close.

A lovely couple and they did a great job.

Labourer to move soil

$45

Neutral Bay, New South Wales

3rd Aug 2026

Shovel soil into bucket from backyard to street using trolley. Shouldn’t take all that long.and will pay for 5 hours even if task is done sooner. Amount is hourlyrate

Great guy great attitude Will hire again

Shift gravel from front to backyard

$300

Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Needing a pile of gravel moved from front yard, down side of house to backyard. Shovel and wheelbarrow provided. Building a caravan pad for unit on trailer being installed on Wednesday via crane. Must happen on Tuesday 4 August. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Strong communication, turned up on time, was super helpful and brought his own tools. Would recommend and hire again.

Landscape help needed

$250

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Help wheel barrow some mulch and soil - days work

Highly recommend!! Great worker.

Small square of concrete & dirt moved.

$250

Wallan VIC 3756, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Small square of concrete made in front yard. Pile of dirt somewhat levelled and moved around to backyard backyard.

Totally unscrewed my day. Very efficient.

Move sand and wood to skip bin

$150

Sorrento WA 6020, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Move sand and wood from driveway into skip Wheelbarrow and shovel available

Wain did a great job! I would book him again for sure

Move 1 tonne of soil to the back yard

$120

Graceville QLD 4075, Australia

30th Jul 2026

I need this soil to be popped into the backyard. If you have a wheel barrow that would be good, or its buckets. Not sure how many loads there would be on that bag. Need it to be done before Sunday if possible. Could take one person to 2.

Harry was fantastic! He arrived right on time and kept me updated with several messages beforehand, so I knew exactly when to expect him. He also checked what equipment was needed before arriving and worked incredibly hard helping me move a tonne of soil into the backyard. Harry was reliable, helpful and easy to communicate with. I would absolutely ask him to help me again and highly recommend him.

Shovel soil into garden beds, pressure wash driveway

$200

Herne Hill VIC 3218, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Remove remaining soil from driveway into garden. Pressure wash driveway where the soil was. Pressure washer needs to be supplied by the person completing the job

Paul was quick to respond and came within an hour. Job was done efficiently and looks really good. Would hire again

Throw horse manure into tree-line

$100

New Gisborne VIC 3438, Australia

26th Jul 2026

We have 2 piles of horse manure We need it picked up and thrown along the tree line. Need to bring your own shovel and wheelbarrow or even a little digger, would take no time if you had a machine with a bucket.

Thanks so much, great help.

Move soil into skip bin

$300

Wembley WA 6014, Australia

25th Jul 2026

I have a bunch of soil and garden waste that needs to be wheel narrowed from my front yard into back lane way where a skip bin will be located. Must have own wheel barrow and shovel.

Did an amazing job and was so quick! Highly recommend! Great work!

2 hours of moving firewood by wheelburrow

$180

East Lindfield NSW 2070, Australia

24th Jul 2026

2hrs of moving firewood by wheelburrow to assist me in the task. Start 10am finish midday.

Excellent, quick work

Help barrow concrete

$40

Burpengary East QLD 4505, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Need a hand to mix and barrow some block fill

James went great. Would recommend