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Punctual and efficient

Stacking firewood

$125

Great to deal with and did exactly what we needed

Soil removal from back yard

$200

Dependable, intelligent worker. Strongly recommended.

Laborer to move soil

$150

very fast and reliable!

Moving 3 cubic meter of garden soil down 1 level.

$650

Very quick. Worked hard.

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

$100

Excellent work, done a head of time.

Move 1 cubic metre soil from front yard to back yard

$100

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

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$209

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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.

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

Move Soil from backyard to skip.

$120

Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Sections of lawn have been pulled up, and needs to be moved from backyard to soft skip on front yard. Probably 6 or 8 decent barrows left to do. Previous airtasker MIA, reposting.

Awesome communication and very good efficient worker

Need earth moving services urgent tomorrow moring north

$500

Clarkson WA 6030, Australia

4th Nov 2026

Need earth mover service as soon as possible

Need piles of pebbles moved about 10 metres in backyard.

$85

Raceview QLD 4305, Australia

4th Nov 2026

I have a few piles of pebbles that I need either moved and scattered behind my shed so they are out of sight, or if you want them, you can take them.

Claire went above and beyond. I'm very pleased with how the task was completed.

Help shovelling soil into new garden bed

$30

Casula NSW 2170, Australia

4th Nov 2026

We are building a new garden and are seeking fit individuals who can shovel soil into wheelbarrows and wheel it up the side of our house, then shovel the soil into the garden beds. Total soil is 7 tonnes. We will be doing it also (2 of us) so we just need someone to help with the labour for 5 hours work. Paying $30 an hour. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Help push wheel barrows of concrete

$100

Chapel Hill QLD 4069, Australia

4th Nov 2026

I have 3m3 of concrete coming to a job tomorrow at 10am. I need helping using the wheel barrows and all we need to do is wheel it down the side of the house and pour into the post holes. Should be max 1 hour worth of work.

Labourers Needed to Move soil from front yard to back

$400

Padstow NSW 2211, Australia

2nd Nov 2026

Labour is needed to move soil from front yard to backyard. Soil will be in one tonne bags. There will be 6, 1 t bags. I will supply two wheelbarrows. One of them is a four wheel dumper and the other one is a standard wheelbarrow. I also have shovels the soil will be dumped in the backyard as seen in photos. No need to spread out. Just dumped. All there in a pile is fine. There is also a little bit of an uphill probably a one and a 2:30 meter incline but path is all flat and concreted so easy to manoeuvre with wheelbarrows. Must complete task

Ian and his team are absolutely the best , so fast and great work love it

Moving pebble rocks

$150

Sumner QLD 4074, Australia

1st Nov 2026

I have around half tonne pebble bought for some work and sitting in front of the yard. These needs to move and place to side of the house over black matte. I have a wheelbarrow and shovel This task is labour only

Very easy to work with. Definetly 5/5. Thanks again.

Move 1 cubic metre of soil from driveway to garden bed

$50

Kinross WA 6028, Australia

30th Oct 2026

I need someone to help me move one cubic metre of topsoil from my driveway to the garden beds approximately 20 m away. The job needs to be done using buckets rather than a wheelbarrow as I’ve just freshly laid some grass in the backyard.

Very quick and efficient. Did a great job at a reasonable rate. Would highly recommend!

Level out backyard

$600

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

29th Oct 2026

A few square meters of dirt to be moved from Back to front yard. Some rubble as well. Wheelbarrow on site. Need own shovel. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great job levelling our our backyard for us. Quick turnaround too.

Move 2.5m³ Tuscan Stone Aggregate to Backyard Bed ​Task Description:

$260

Berwick VIC 3806, Australia

29th Oct 2026

​I need a fit worker/landscaper with their own equipment to move 2.5 cubic metres of 20mm Tuscan stone aggregate from my front driveway to my backyard garden bed. ​Job Details: ​Material: 2.5m³ of 20mm Tuscan stone aggregate (approx. 3.7 tonnes total weight). ​Wheeling Distance: ​28 metres from driveway to reach the left corner of the backyard. ​Up to an additional 10 metres along the backyard bed (overall wheelbarrow push is between 28m and 38m per load). ​Path Preparation: The side access path is covered with loose river pebbles. If you have any spare wooden planks or plywood offcuts in your ute/van, please bring them along to lay over the path for easier wheelbarrow rolling. ​Garden Bed Layout: ​The bed is raised behind a 30cm high masonry garden retaining wall. ​Stone needs to be tipped/dropped over the 30cm wall into the spaces between existing plants along the 16m bed. ​No spreading or leveling required. ​Equipment Required: ​Heavy-duty wheelbarrow (a wide, pneumatic tyre works best on pebbles) and a shovel. ​Any spare timber boards/offcuts you already own to protect/smooth the path (optional but helpful). ​Personal safety gear. ​Access: Clear side access path from front driveway to backyard.

​"Peter did a great job spreading the pebbles for us. He was quick, reliable, and got the job done efficiently. Highly recommend!"

Crushed rock moving

$150

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

28th Oct 2026

Need help moving about 3m3 of crushed rock from front to back. All equipment supplied

Noyah was a superstar helped us heaps with moving 3 cubic meters of crushed rock. Highly recommended

Move buckets of bluemetal

$300

St Ives NSW 2075, Australia

27th Oct 2026

2 ton bluemetal to be moved in buckets to backyard. Each bucket 20-25kg. Stairs involved, approx 20-30. St Ives

Peter was on time and extremely hard working. He was genuine, honest and an all around great bloke. Thoroughly recommended

Transport 1.5 pallets of bricks and cement into yard and stack.

$150

Enmore NSW 2042, Australia

24th Oct 2026

transport 1.5 pallets of bricks and 20 bags of cement into yard and stack. I have a wheel barrow, it is 50m from pallet to were they need to be stacked. Total is 600 bricks. It is from street to back lane. Needs to be completed by 11

Tim's a weapon! Showed up on time, smashed the work out, and was very friendly.

Sand and Soil removal.

$400

Iluka WA 6028, Australia

24th Oct 2026

I need someone to remove soil sand and rubble from the back of my house. Approx 8 wheelbarrow loads. You’ll need a UTE or trailer and take it to the skip. Approx 600-700kgs

I’ll use Taro again, for sure

Move dirt from driveway to backyard

$200

Parkdale VIC, Australia

24th Oct 2026

Move dirt from front driveway to backyard. Approx 1.5 cubes. Needs to be today.

He arrived quickly, was very thorough, no complaints. Thanks for your help! Great job!

Dirt removal

$350

Harrington Park NSW, Australia

23rd Oct 2026

Have a drum of dirt, hard to tell probably about 1.5ish tonne. Need to wheelbarrow from backyard and remove. Possible for more junk stuff as well if able, but dirt is main thing and barrel can go too

Rama was great, came and completed the task as needed and very reliable. Highly recommended

Relocate soil

$150

Clifton Hill VIC 3068, Australia

22nd Oct 2026

I’d like the soil from a garden bed relocated to the garden bed at front of house (20m). Garden bed is 1.5m x 1.5m and 20cm deep, soil is loose.

Nic was fantastic doing landscaping works at my property