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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Ben was fantastic, he went above and beyond. Highly recommend

Sand / soil removal

$100

Highly recommend thanks so much

Moving a cubic metre of dirt from footpath to driveway (1 metre)

$100

Very hard working and nice man , finish big job, definitely will contact him again for next job . Highly recommended

Need to move 10 cubic meter soil from front of the house to the back

$50

Task completed exactly as requested

Remove dirt/sand from driveway

$500

A very polite and resourceful young man. Hard working. Highly recommended.

Move topsoil and lay turf

$150

Wilson was a great communicator and got the job done in good time. Work was of an excellent standard and would be happy to use Wilson for any landscaping jobs in the future.

Soil levelling

$150

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$140 - $350

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$140

median

$210

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$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

Large sand pile needs to be taken away

$100

Dayton WA 6055, Australia

24th Jun 2025

I had a concreter level my driveway and the excess sand is at the front of my house and needs to be skid steered and Trucked out and possibly level the other side of my yard

1cubic metre of gravel and 1cubic metre of soil delivered and laid

$300

Arana Hills QLD, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Gravel and soil needs to be laid in a courtyard with tricky access. It will need to hauled by bucket (or some means)down stairs (1 flight)and along a short path. Supply/deliver and install is required.

Remove soil from garden bed into a skip 30m away. Need own wheelbarrow

$80

Canning Vale WA 6155, Australia

24th Jun 2025

Need to remove the soil from a garden bed/veggie garden container. We have a skip located approx 30m from the soil. Would need to have your own wheelbarrow

Christian communicated throughout, arrived on time as promised and carried out the job exceptionally. Polite, respectful and done exactly what we were looking for - highly recommended!

Soil removed - 3 tonnes

$500

Donnybrook VIC, Australia

24th Jun 2025

We are removing soil from our back and front yard preparing for landscaping. I need this soil to be taken away in a truck or a skip bin. around 3 tonnes of soil.

Soil test

$200

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

Soil test land to build house

Wheelbarrow gravel from front of house to backyard

$320

Jamboree Heights QLD 4074, Australia

23rd Jun 2025

We are topping up the backyard and need a strong/fit person to help with wheelbarrowing 7 m3 gravel from the bottom of the drive way to 35 m distance. First week in July would be optimal.

Completed the task requested to a high standard. Kept his working area clean and tidy at all times. I recommend hiring him to similair tasks.

Garden soil - pour and level garden soil into the garden beds

$300

Yagoona NSW, Australia

22nd Jun 2025

I will buy 3 cubic metre garden soil bags. Need someone to pour and level the soil into the two garden beds.

Saad was great! Easy to communicate with and did a great job. Definitely recommend.

Clear bag garden sand

$75

Helensvale QLD 4212, Australia

14th Jun 2025

Seeking help with having this bag of garden sand removed. Recently cleared out a garden bed. Aprox 300 litres. Don’t have means to dispose.

Friendly and Polite - got it done !

Shovel garden soil into raised garden beds

$150

Smithfield QLD, Australia

10th Jun 2025

Need someone to shovel garden soil into 6 raised garden beds. 4 x rectangles 320 x 80 x 60 2 x round 90 x 40 Nearly one third deep have been filled with cardboards. Need done between June16-19.

Adrian arrived on time, good communication and efficient.

Rock and soil removal

$300

Broadmeadows VIC 3047, Australia

8th Jun 2025

Need to clear rock and soil from backyard. Job includes removal, taken off and disposal of rock and soil. Waste is just over 1 cubic metre.

Did what supposed to be done.

Wood stacking

$150

Mount Nelson TAS, Australia

4th Jun 2025

I’ve had 4tonne of firewood delivered. I’d like it stacked. Can provide use of wheel barrow, and the distance from the pile to the stack is less than 15 metres.

Robert was great, worked very hard and communicated well!

Soil/gravel removal

$1,500

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Looking for the best option to have soil/gravel removed. The soil can be used for landfill or recycled and the gravel is perfectly usable. Needing done this week and access will be easy as rear fence will be removed so trucks/dingos can get straight in.

Very professional and went the extra mile.

Help shovel dirt & mulch

$150

Holsworthy NSW, Australia

31st May 2025

I need to shovel 4 scoops (500 L of soil per scoop) from the front driveway to the back yard about about 30 mtrs. All flat and level. I have a small wheelbarrow and shovel .

Luke was very obliging and polite. Did everything exactly as I wanted. We'll hire him again.

Excavate driveway soil

$800

Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

24th May 2025

I need this area excavated and soil taken away. 150mm deep 7.2x3.8 Mentone

Jeremy was brilliant. I’d happily recommend his services to everyone. He made sure he left the job 100% complete and I was happy before he started to tidy up. Thanks again

Move dirt from one place to another.

$120

Batesford VIC, Australia

24th May 2025

Need soft garden soil moved from one place to another. Wheelbarrow and shovel provided. Pile of dirt is close to where it needs to be laid.

Finn did an amazing job moving dirt! Levelling it out, with great communication!

Labourer with wheel barrow needed

$30

Jimboomba QLD 4280, Australia

21st May 2025

Need someone with a wheelbarrow and spade on Friday for 8 hours to move soil from front yard to back yard. New property. There is a 2.9M wide gap on the side to move the wheel barrow. Will pay per hour

We recently had a large load of underturf soil delivered, and Jaidan did an absolutely brilliant job spreading it evenly across our yard. He was punctual, efficient, and worked non-stop with great attention to detail. The finish was smooth and perfectly prepped for turfing. Highly recommend him for any landscaping or soil work—genuinely impressed with his professionalism and work ethic!

Wheelbarrow soil from a garden bed to a skip bin

$200

Yangebup WA, Australia

20th May 2025

I want to empty garden beds. There is around 3 to 4m3 of soil that needs to be barrowed 30m to a skip bin at the front, I will arrange skip bin Garden beds have retained water so soil will be wet.

Genuine and hardworking. Always does the right thing.

Dingo and operator hire

$250

Hoppers Crossing VIC, Australia

19th May 2025

Shift pebels from one garden bed to another and level ground 3.5m x 1.5m garden bed

Excellent service by omar and team, highly reccomend.