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Sam was amazing! 10/10 would get him back again!

Gardening / Dirt Moving

$300

very good very reliable

Moving sand

$150

Did a great job for what we needed. He went above and beyond to get the job completed and even returned to complete the task. Definitely recommend and will be using again.

Soil removal

$600

Punctual and efficient

Stacking firewood

$125

Jacked helped us move firewood and was a consistent hard worker and was friendly to work with. Can recommend.

Help me move firewood

$30

Cristian did an excellent job. After a very poor experience with a previous gardener, it was a real relief to work with Cristian — it honestly felt like a blessing that he took on this job. He was punctual, well organised, easy to communicate with, and very reliable. Most importantly, the quality of his work was excellent. I’m extremely happy with the outcome and would confidently recommend him.

Help move and spread decorative stones into garden beds

$100

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

median

$209

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

Move 2 bulka bags worth of garden soil to raised beds

$250

Mortdale NSW 2223, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Move 2 x 1m3 bulka bags worth of soil from front driveway to raised beds at back, 30m away. The side passage ways are narrow so a wheelbarrow may not fit. I do have a garden cart but found it easier to move the soil with a bucket. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move dirt from front tard to back yard with a mini excavator

$10

Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Move fill from front to back with an excavator

Help move and spread soil

$210

Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Looking for someone to help move and evenly spread approximately 1.5 cubic metres of soil around my garden. The job involves shovelling, moving the soil to the required area and raking it level. I’ll be helping with the work. 📍 Location: caulfield south 📅 Preferred date: Sunday 18th of October 🛠️ Tools available: wheelbarrow, shovel, rake or can bring your own 🚶 Access and distance from soil pile: will have to move soil from front driveway to back of house, access is flat and easy to take wheelbarrow through. Please include your availability and quote in your offer. Thanks!

Moving soil

$300

Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

17th Oct 2026

2 cubic square meters of soil wheelbarrowed 10 metres to behind a retaining wall. See photos (pile of soil will be delivered in front of white fence, and needs to be moved to behind the grey wall)

Moving dirt from nature strip to backyard.

$200

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

17th Oct 2026

We need to move clean fill from front nature strip to backyard. We will have a dingo to scoop the dirt into a wheelbarrow and that needs to be transferred to the back yard. This will be approx 4 hours of work.

Shift the 10m3 soil from front to backyard.

$400

Park Ridge QLD 4125, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Need to shift the 10m3 soil from front yard to back yard. Need to do it with wheelbarrow. Have to bring your own equipment. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Move rubble

$700

Connells Point NSW 2221, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Need to remove and get rid of app 2m3 of river pebble and road base. In backyard Approximately 30m from front of property.

Move rocks by hand from backyard to side of house

$300

Brisbane QLD 4069, Australia

16th Oct 2026

I need someone to move rocks by hand from the backyard and throw them down onto the ground beside the house.Also have car to take them to the dump

Conor was easygoing, reliable and responsible in his work. I would definitely recommend him.

URGENT TODAY – Move Sand from Road to Backyard – Lucas, Ballarat

$10

Lucas VIC 3350, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Looking for someone available immediately today to move a pile of sand/soil from the roadside into my backyard. * Move all material to the backyard. * Bring your own wheelbarrow, shovel and necessary tools. * Clean and sweep the road after removal. * Easy access to the property. Must be completed today before end of day. Location: Lucas, Ballarat. Please confirm your earliest availability and quote. Photos attached.

Amazing work and prompt response.

Digging and wheelbarrow

$200

Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia

14th Oct 2026

I have crushed rock and sand being delivered. I need someone to shovel into wheelbarrow and take to the back yard. Four hours work -10am to 2pm

Excellent. On time, worked hard and very knowledgeable. Pleasure to work with.

Move dirt from one garden bed to the next

$123

Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia

12th Oct 2026

Took me about half hour to move what you can see has been moved already. Toddler is too annoying, hoping to have someone come do it instead Garden beds pushing against fence, need to get all dirt into solid beds on other side Fully paved for ease of getting wheelbarrow around

Really reliable! And perfect work

Move 40 rolls of turf

$100

Hunters Hill NSW 2110, Australia

8th Oct 2026

I need someone to move 40 rolls of turf from the nature strip to the back yard. Before 9am tomorrow.

Fantastic and efficient! Thank you so much!

Wheelbarrow 4m3 of Mulch and Sand

$120

Bridgeman Downs QLD, Australia

5th Oct 2026

Wheelbarrow 4m3 of Mulch and Sand from front to the backyard and spread.

Calvin was great deal with kept me up to date and got the job on time

Move sand to sandpit

$175

Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia

5th Oct 2026

Moving sand to sandpit per my task yesterday

Very efficient work.

Moving mound of sand in wheelbarrow

$200

Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

I have 10 m2 of sand dumped on my curb I need backfilled around a pool shell, I’ve made a start but am on a timeline so would love some help!

Archie & Jake put in some serious hard work, moving 10m2 of sand to backfill my pool. Their work ethic was exceptional (rare for guys their age), they were polite and punctual and I’d hire them again any day.

Moving 1.5 tons peebles from driveway to backyard

$180

St Ives NSW 2075, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Need help to move 1.5 tons of pebbles from driveway to backyard using wheelbarrow and buckets (provided). Pebbles need to be loaded to buckets, and buckets can be put in wheelbarrow Travel path: 25 m by wheelbarrow , then 20 m by buckets (including 5 steps down)

Job completed quickly and tidy

Labour hire

$100

Dutton Park QLD 4102, Australia

1st Oct 2026

I need to move drainage gravel from road to yard only few meter

Excellent work highly recommend

Move topsoil dirt into backyard

$120

Morphett Vale SA 5162, Australia

29th Sep 2026

I need someone to fill wheelbarrow with topsoil and take it from one house through garage into the back of the other house, dump, and repeat. Its about 20m distance. Its prob 3-4 hours of work. If you do it quicker, there are some rocks i need moving also.

I would recommend Oleg, he did what he needed to without issue and was polite throughout

Soil and Garden Bed Levelling

$60

Crestwood NSW, Australia

28th Sep 2026

Need soil moved and levelled. Roughly 10m+ of dirt Can occur over days $30 an hour

Great work. Turned up on time, completed everything and checked if unsure. Every efficient.

Move gravel to side of house

$450

Carina Heights QLD 4152, Australia

27th Sep 2026

more gravel ,old soil into skip, tidy up

Michael made an effort to fit in with my schedule and was efficient in getting the work done quickly