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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Great attitude, hard worker, lovely to have complete this task!

Move dirt up stairs and spread across garden bed

$150

Ashley is brilliant! No fuss, very diligent. Thanks Ashley

Rushed Rock

$300

Lin’s a great carpenter - awesome work!

Need to move the underfloor access gate from front to side

$250

Did a great job at landscaping. Worked very fast and got a hard job completed very nicely !

Landscaping - Moving Dirt Hourly Rate

$30

Mica did a great job. Highly recommended

Move sand and soil

$600

Phil is on time, easy to work with and does the job well. What more can you ask for?

Move gravel onto my side yard

$400

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$140 - $350

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$140

median

$220

high

$350

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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

Need labour to fill garden with gravel. around 250m2.

$500

Prospect SA, Australia

25th Oct 2025

About 240m2 garden required fil with gravel. Two houses 80m2 and 160m2.

Move sand

$150

Padbury WA, Australia

25th Oct 2025

We have some rocks and sand that needs moving to an area approx 2 m away, to help fill in the old stairs to create a flat level garden .

Soil removed

$200

Buddina QLD 4575, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Need to prep my backyard for a concrete pour. Approx 10 x 5m area needs to be dug down about 100mm. The area has recently been backfilled - soil is a sandy, no rocks, so it should come out pretty easily. You’ll need to take the soil away as part of the job. Easy access for wheelbarrows or machinery. I only need soil removed, no form work in this job. I'd estimate 1-2 hour job. Keen to get it done ASAP.

Labor work, at the backyard and front yard

$250

Epping VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Labor work Shift ground soil ( mix of soil grass and stone from the backyard garden) and put in the bin located at the front, can be used wheelbarrow Level the ground ( need to remove grass from roots , see in the picture, approximately6-8 SM area need 3-5 cm meter soil to dig to make the ground level. Whatever grass and soil rubbish will generate need to be put in the bin located at the front by wheelbarrow Shift Crash rock from the driveway to backyard See the picture for quantity Bring your shovel

Remove a pile of dirt

$123

Narre Warren, Victoria

25th Oct 2025

Solve a problem for me please! I need this pile of dirt and rubble removed. If you have a digger or you're good with a shovel and have some way to use or dispose of it please name your price. Long story, we had this delivered a few years ago, it was meant to be clean fill soil but we found it was full of concrete and builders rubble and couldn't be used so it's sat on my front lawn since, it's an eyesore, it's in the way and I need it gone. If you think you can help please let me know. If you're a gardener/landscaper or builder/tradesperson and have the equipment it's probably a simple, quick job but for me it's a giant pita. Easy access, it's on the side of the road, right next to a driveway. Approx 2 cubic m of material.

Need labourer to move dirt and level ground

$250

South Morang VIC, Australia

25th Oct 2025

I have approx 60sq meter area where I need to move dirt from back yard to front and level it using crush rock. I will be working I just need another person to help me out, can pay around $25/h

Shift pile of rocks to firepit

$100

Redland Bay QLD 4165, Australia

25th Oct 2025

Manually shift/shovel a pile of rocks short distance to firepit. Max 2 hrs work.

Need a crane to crane a small caravan onto a front yard

$300

Ormeau QLD, Australia

25th Oct 2025

I need to crane a small caravan onto my elevated front yard

Need help moving pile of soil

$100

North Beach WA 6020, Australia

23rd Oct 2025

I need to move this pile of soil - total distance to travel is around 20 metres I calculate that it's about 5/6 full wheelbarrows

Francisco was excellent! He did a great job, was very communicative and punctual! Would definitely hire him again

General Labourer - moving soil

$10

Wheeler Heights NSW 2097, Australia

18th Oct 2025

I need garden soil moved from front yard to rear. Less than 2m.cu. I have wheel barrow and shovel. Need done Sunday or Monday

Nice guy. Hard worker. Highly recommend.

Wheel barrow soil from from front driveway to back yard garden beds

$150

Cardiff Heights NSW, Australia

16th Oct 2025

I need 3m2 of garden soil wheelbarrowed from my driveway to fill the garden bed in my backyard

Darren did a great job and what was asked for will hire again

Strong labour hands needed to carry bags of crushed rock

$100

Upwey VIC 3158, Australia

16th Oct 2025

We have 40 bags of crushed rock needing to be carried from front yard to backyard. It is steap but not a long distance. Please make your offer for 4hrs of work. We'll have a trolley available that may help.

Happy hard worker with good attitude! Highly recommended. 👍

Level backyard and front

$700

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Need front yard, backyard and side levelled For turf. I will provide approx 14 meters of fresh soil, and toppings to be spread. Side access is only 1700 wide, the rest of the yard is very acessable. You will need a skid steer and smidge bar. Max height of skid access is 2140. If your machine does not fit the 1700 I will hire a dingo. You will still need your skid steer for the rest but I will hire the dingo for the side. Job will take approx 8 hours. I will arrange soil, toppings and a bin for poor soil to be removed. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Professional, prompt, high quality. Went above and beyond. Highly recommend.

WHEELBARROW SAND TO BACKYARD 25 METERS AWAY

$150

Salisbury QLD 4107, Australia

13th Oct 2025

4m3 of sand to be wheelbarrowed to back yard 25 meters away and just tipped out that’s all. Max 2 hrs work I have bad back so not able too. WHEELBARROW AND SHOVEL PROVIDED.

Legend !! Best so far great job mate !

Remove dirt/sand from driveway

$50

Wandi WA, Australia

12th Oct 2025

Remove a small amount of topsoil/sand from driveway Comes from back lawn some weed and grass in it but mainly sand About 5-6 wheelbarrows

Great worker, would definitely assign another task to him in the future.

Remove and dispose of dirt and pavers

$450

Kambah ACT 2902, Australia

12th Oct 2025

We have what used to be a sandpit and raised garden bed in the back yard. I'm after someone to remove the dirt etc and level it out so we can just grass over the top. Access is the only problem as we only have a small gate to get through. See photos

Jai was easy going and did a good job

Move Materials from the front to backyard

$750

Como NSW 2226, Australia

9th Oct 2025

Have 1.5 cubic meters of Soil and approx 80sqm of turf that I need moved from the front of the property to the rear of the property. Approx 10 stairs no machine access would need to be Wheel Barrow and Buckets. Photos to come soon. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Excellent highly recommend will use again. Great guy best quality work

Wheel barrow crushed rock and tip onto lawn.

$350

Keilor East, Victoria

9th Oct 2025

Shovel crushed rock into wheel barrow from drive way and tip onto front lawn. 3 cubic metres of crushed rock All tools provided. See images

Excellent communication and efficient.

Remove sandpit sand

$100

Balmain NSW, Australia

7th Oct 2025

Need sandpit sand removed from a 1m x 1m sand pit. It’s about 10cm full. Need cleared out and taken away so I can move the sand pit to new home.

Super quick and helpful

Help move or discard 4 planter beds in our garden

$500

Highton VIC, Australia

6th Oct 2025

4 raised garden beds (1.15 x 1.15m each) to be moved down 50m within our garden (via stairs and a ramp) with or without the soil discarded. The tubs alone are 28kg each and it’s currently filled with about 250L of soil each.

Efficient and communication was good. Really happy with the job.