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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Great bloke , on time and neat work

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

$80

Very quick. Worked hard.

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

$100

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

Legend, did a great job. Would use again.

Labouring Work - Digging, Wheelbarrowing, moving rubble

$50

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

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

median

$205

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

5 cubic metres of garden soil using pump truck.

$600

Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

26th Jun 2026

5 cubic metres (approx) of soil required to be blown into a garden retailing wall of back yard. We have current building work being done to the house so access is limited.

Spread dirt

$100

Narangba QLD, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Spread 1m3 of fill onto backyard

Stack firewood

$100

Hunters Hill, New South Wales

26th Jun 2026

2 ton of split firewood. Move approximately 4m and stack in rack. Approx 2-3 hours work.

Wheelbarrow crusher dust from front to back yard

$100

Cannon Hill QLD 4170, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Using wheel barrows to move crusher dust from the front to back yard. Will need you for 2 hours. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Barrow concrete

$150

Grange QLD 4051, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Barrow approximately 15 barrows of concrete to the rear of property. Level and easy access.

Bobcat to move crusher dust

$300

Murarrie QLD 4170, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Moving crusher dust and gravel from the front yard to the back yard. Good access about 2.5m wide through the side fence. 5-6cm3 of crusher dust

Bobcat level my nature strips and backyard, remove some soil

$150

Clyde VIC 3978, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Excavate and remove excess soil from the nature strip and backyard, and level the ground to the required finish.

Move soil into garden beds

$40

Gulliver QLD 4812, Australia

25th Jun 2026

This is for one hour only, then we can add more hours as needed. From 10am, would expect a good few hours at that rate 4m of soil in a pile, we’ll be moving it in wheelbarrows into garden beds, there will be three of us. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Need 2 Men to move soil from backyard to skip bin

$250

Picnic Point NSW 2213, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Need 2 men to shovel soil into a wheelbarrow and put it in a skip bin at the front of the house. I have 1 wheelbarrow and shovels gloves ect. From the back to the front is only about 15 meters on flat ground so pretty easy. It’s about 1 tonne of soil shouldn’t take more than 2 hours

Natalia was good to work with

Help shovel 4 metres of soil and general labour at Hunchy

$250

Hunchy QLD 4555, Australia

17th Jun 2026

We need a hand moving 4 metres of top soil and general labouring for no longer than 4 hours starting now. We are at Hunchy.

Andrew is an exceptional worker, he completed the job ahead of time, thoroughly and efficiently. He communicated well and turned up on time. If you want someone who is skilled and willing to work flat out from start to finish, Andrew's your bloke.

Spread decorative gravel and garden edging

$80

Toongabbie NSW 2146, Australia

12th Jun 2026

We will have 1 tonne of gravel delivered and it needs carting around the back and spreading on an area 3.5 X 4.4 x 50mm deep around a fire pit. We have an aluminium edging that needs fixing into the ground prior. (See pics)

Great job. Recommend !

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

Moving large rock within the garden

$50

Cape Woolamai VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2026

Rock size 90 x 400 x 400cms. Repositioning it so moving it about 20 metres within front garden. Needs to be mechanically moved Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Very good to deal with, communication and got the task done very promptly. Highly recommend.

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 👌