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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews
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
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$200
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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
Labourer-garden/moving soil
$150
Langwarrin VIC 3910, Australia
6th Oct 2026
Seeking someone to help move soil/dirt from rear garden to front garden. Will be someone here overseeing it, just need another set of hands to help with the lifting. 2-3 hours work max This Saturday
Move 3m/3 of dirt 20m
$200
Arcadia Vale NSW 2283, Australia
6th Oct 2026
To move 3m/3 of soil 20m from a garden bed.
Bobcat driver with License
$1,500
Somerville VIC 3912, Australia
6th Oct 2026
To resurface a stone driveway and knock over some fences and trees and move into a pile. I can hire a bob cat or if you have your own that’s fine. Will pay more if you have your own.
Mini Bobcat , ground leveling 1 hr of job
$100
Mount Colah NSW 2079, Australia
6th Oct 2026
If you're around Mount Colah area and have a mini Bobcat, need your 60 mins for a quick leveling job. May need again one more time in future
Move 6 cubic meter of soil into frontyard garden beds
$200
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia
6th Oct 2026
I'm looking for someone to fill our front yard garden beds with approximately 6 cubic meters of soil. The soil will be delivered and tipped directly into the front yard , so there is only a very short distance to move it. I will schedule the soil drop-off based on your availability this week or early week. A shovel and wheelbarrow will both be provided on-site if required
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.
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
Move dirt
$500
Mount Cotton QLD 4165, Australia
27th Sep 2026
We need 5 cubes of dirt moved from the front verge to the back yard. Distance from verge to backyard point is 50 meters. Thank you
Would definitely use again , polite , punctual extremely hardworking.
Move Dirt with Wheelbarrow Gisborne
$400
Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia
26th Sep 2026
I need approximately 4 Cubic Metres of compost /dirt wheelbarrowed to the back fence line of our property, to build a new garden bed in Gisborne. Date either Wed 30th, Thurs 1st Oct or Fri 2nd. Our yard is on a slope and you’ll be moving it down hill (But bringing the empty barrow back up). I’ve done it myself and it’s approx 40 loads and would take you approx 6 /6.5 hours. I have the shovel and the wheelbarrow. You’ll need to be relatively fit!
Had a terrific experince with Tom and his team. They finished very very quickly. It was like they were never here
Removal of dirt
$250
Barwon Heads VIC 3227, Australia
26th Sep 2026
Removal of the dirt seen in the photos. I can help shovel it onto your trailer.
Great job. Arrived on time with great service.
Move Timber piles
$100
Bellbowrie QLD 4070, Australia
25th Sep 2026
Move these two piles of timber and other things 50 meters to a new location and stack them.
He was fantastic, great to deal with and did an excellent job will hire again!
Moving concrete on wheelbarrow
$10
Smithfield NSW 2164, Australia
23rd Sep 2026
Pouring small slab so looking for someone to help out with ONLY moving concrete in a wheelbarrow. Must be physically strong and willing to work.
Dylan was really really good. Came on time, did what he needed to do and also offered to do other stuff. Will definitely hire him again for sure.
Shifting soil and pebbles
$200
Carina QLD 4152, Australia
22nd Sep 2026
I have 3 m cubed of pebbles being delivered Wednesday and need them barrowed from the front yard to the side of the house which is downhill so you'd be heading back up hill with an empty barrow. It's not too steep, 2m fall from front to back. If time permits I also need the crappy top soil from the front yard scraped back ready for some nice soild and grass, that's 2.8x 10m would like 75mm scraped. 4 hours work, $50 an hour and can pay extra if time goes over Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No
Super hard working, Majella just ripped in and worked 2 times as hard as another young fella I’d hired!









