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Very quick. Worked hard.

Gardening, help shovel one cube of dirt and gravel sand.

$100

Legend, did a great job. Would use again.

Labouring Work - Digging, Wheelbarrowing, moving rubble

$50

Great bloke , on time and neat work

Move/wheelbarrow 3 cubic m of Sandy loam from dr wy to bkyard

$80

Great job Luke ! Efficient and fast

Moving firewood

$25

Very responsive from the start to the end. Arrived on time & completed our job as required. Would highly recommend & use Mohammed again.

Move a pile of dirt/mulch about 5 metres away via a slight incline.

$200

Marcus was an absolute professional. He came on time..communicated well and take pride in his work. Would definately use him again.

Need to spread 5 cubic MTS of crushed rock in the backyard

$5

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

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$200

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$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.

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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

Pour soil from nature strip to inside house over the fence

$100

Officer South VIC 3809, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Pour soil pile - 10 tonne from nature strip outside to inside of fence - over the fence. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Dingo operator

$200

Dandenong North VIC 3175, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Looking for an experienced Dingo/mini loader operator with a machine to level and prepare approximately 120m² of backyard and small front yard area. Scope of works: Approximately 2 to 3 hours of work. * Level the existing ground * Spread topsoil * Final levelling for turf

Move a pile of firewood and relocate a portable veggie pod

$200

Pitt Town NSW, Australia

13th Jun 2026

2 m³ of firewood needs to be moved and stacked only 10 m away and relocate a portable veggie pod As well as put broken Travertine pavers into Skip Bin and breakdown timber pallets

Move pebbles from one side of house to other side

$200

Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Need wheel borrow and shovel Move pebbles from front of house to side of house

Soil and mulch moving

$200

MacMasters Beach NSW, Australia

13th Jun 2026

Moving mulch and soil with wheelbarrow Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Someone to move soil with mini bobcat/excavator .

$100

Kings Park VIC, Australia

13th Jun 2026

We have used a rotary hoe to loosen the soil, now need someone to shift 15cm worth in to the skip we have in our driveway

3 labour move sand

$150

Bennett Springs WA 6063, Australia

13th Jun 2026

1 am seeking 3 fit males or females to wheelbarrow sand from rear of property into skip bin in driveway not yet arranged.** Must have your own wheelbarrow and shovel . 150 each. Area 16metersx8meter wide drop by 10-15 cm ** Plenty of extra work for a job well done**

Soil movement

$150

Sydney NSW 2568, Australia

12th Jun 2026

Move soil from front to backyard in preparation of grass to be planted.

Sweep & Scoop Sand into Waste Bin

$50

North Perth WA, Australia

11th Jun 2026

End of construction job. I have sand left on asphalt laneway near waste bin and driveway entrance that needs to be swept up / scooped with shovel into builders waste bin. Must be completed before end of day on Friday 12th as waste bin getting collected on Saturday 13th.

Great communication & exceeded my expectations

3m3 of sandy loam from my driveway spread over my backyard lawn.

$200

Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

9th Jun 2026

I'm getting 3 cubic metres of sandy loam dumped in my driveway. I need to move it and spread it over my sodden backyard lawn. I have a wheelbarrow and trolley and tools/spades. I need someone fitter than me to help me get it done. Would like it done this weekend so I get my driveway back.

Lovely polite manner, pleasure to work with.

Spread 5 small bags of soil and small weeding job

$100

Reedy Creek QLD 4227, Australia

8th Jun 2026

I bought 5 small bags of soil to fill in some wheel marks on my lawn but I had surgery and unable to do it myself at the moment. Also I have a small garden bed that needs weeding without removing existing plants (see photos).

Great work done quickly and efficiently, thanks very much

Need one person to move dirt and rock in our wheel barrow.

$50

Seven Hills, New South Wales

5th Jun 2026

Need one person to move dirt and rock in our wheel barrow from the front yard to the back yard as part of our landscaping project. Need to be fit and able to push a wheel barrow with rock and bark in it. Also to help with general landscaping tasks. Ideally six to eight hours on Saturday. $50 per hour.

Great work, very friendly and hard worker

Moving concrete in wheelbarrow

$300

Corrimal NSW, Australia

5th Jun 2026

Moving large blocks of concrete from our backyard to our front yard in a wheelbarrow

Amazing work. He was a massive help today.

Crusher Dust Screeding

$150

Diamond Beach NSW, Australia

2nd Jun 2026

Hello! We have a holiday van/anex at Diamond Beach holiday park. We have a big pile of crusher dust that needs to be leveled (screeting) over single car port and van entry. Wont take long. Need this done and level before we put down artifical turf over the crusher dust.

The man is a legend!

Moving firewood

$25

Briars Ward VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2026

I need a ton of fire wood moved 20-30 metres from front to back of house all flat ground

Great job Luke ! Efficient and fast

Move soil and crushed rock from front yard to backyard

$40

Gladstone Park VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2026

Move 4 cube of soil to skip out the front and move 4 cube of crushed rock from front yard to back yard. Easy wheel barrow access, i will be on site so i can load barrows with excavator already on site. About 6 hours work 40$ p/h This job is only for tomorrow so availability on 2/6 is a must and the only day needed.

Christian was great arrived on time, worked hard and was a great guy to work with. Would hire again. Thanks mate 👌

Move and stack firewood into backyard shed

$150

Caringbah South NSW, Australia

29th May 2026

I'm looking for someone to move approximately 1.5 cubic metres of firewood (approx 400-500kg) from the frontyard to the backyard shed. The wood needs to be neatly stacked in the shed so it’s easily accessible for regular use. Details: Approx 1 cubic metre of firewood Needs to be moved from front yard to backyard (standard suburban block) Shed is accessible, but minor uneven ground. Please stack the firewood neatly for easy access and airflow What you’ll need: Wheelbarrow or trolley (optional but will help) Gloves recommended Looking for someone reliable who can complete the job safely and efficiently. Flexible on timing, but ideally done in the next day or so.

Bailey was an absolute legend. He stacked a large amount of firewood efficiently and did a fantastic job from start to finish. He was great to deal with, worked hard, and went above and beyond what was asked. He even took the initiative to help with a few extra things without being prompted, which was greatly appreciated. Reliable, hardworking, and professional — I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bailey to anyone and would happily hire him again.

Move 20kg sandbags with trolley from front of building into sandpit

$120

Perth, Western Australia

28th May 2026

I have 100 bags of 20kg of sand that I need moved from the front of the building to the back into a sandpit for kids. "We've got a trolley to carry the bags in. Bag and place in sand pit. Then do the same with 10 bags of mulch and spread into the garden beds. It should be a 2.5 hour job. I need some help with this task. The person is not doing this alone.

Amazing well done and efficient

Help needed to move sandstone mulch with a team on Tuesday

$300

Avalon Beach NSW, Australia

28th May 2026

Looking for a few people or a team to help me to move 6 cubes of sandstone mulch down to the bottom of a garden. Mulch will be dropped at top of driveway and must be carried in buckets to bottom of garden. Paying $38 p/h negotiable if you have a team you can direct

Adria was very helpful with moving sandstone

Shovel & Level Crushed Rock – Yarraville (Next Week)

$600

Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

27th May 2026

Looking for someone to shovel and level crushed rock down the side of a residential house in Yarraville. (see image attached for location) The area is already prepped and ready to go Crushed rock is supplied on site Work involves shovelling and levelling only No compaction required Downside access along side of house Available next week (flexible with day) Must have own basic tools (shovel/rake/wheelbarrow) Experience with landscaping or site levelling preferred Must be able to work carefully around existing structures/fencing)

Bryce did a fantastic job and was great a communicating