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Legend, did a great job. Would use again.

Labouring Work - Digging, Wheelbarrowing, moving rubble

$50

Jake got the job done,had the right equipment,easy to talk to,highly recommend.

Remove soil/grass pile

$300

Arrived on time and did what was asked.

Move rocks

$200

very good very reliable

Moving sand

$150

Jisoo delivered on everything we had requested. He was punctual, brought the tools needed for the job and completed the job with the same care he would give to his own home. We were thrilled with the outcome and wouldn’t hesitate to use Jisoo again.

Two people to barrow dirt from front to back yard

$100

Great communication, completed the job quickly and did a great job

Remove soil

$70

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

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$130

median

$200

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

Remove soil

$350

Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

18th Jul 2026

I need the soil removed and brought down to ground level. The area is about 5x3m and roughly 15cm high. There were trees and plants there previously. I would estimate around 2-3 square meters of soil. There is good access via the driveway to get machinery in there.

Shovel dirt into garden and remove some rubbish

$550

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

18th Jul 2026

1. Help move some sleepers to other side of garden 2. Shovel dirt into garden about half of it in the picture. Remove the rest out and dump it about 2 cubic meters 3 remove wood scraps no much there 4 through it the blue plastic

Bobcat and tipper for removing soil

$500

Northgate QLD 4013, Australia

18th Jul 2026

We have an area of our back yard of our new build that is muddy. We’d like someone to come in with a bobcat and tipper to remove the muddy gunk so we can bring in some top soil for laying turf. We have 2.6m side access (it’s actually 3.6m but a bit is taken by retaining and power boxes being on that side.

Move 5m3 of soil

$500

Little Mountain QLD 4551, Australia

18th Jul 2026

We have to move about 5m3 of soil to a specific part of our land (aprox.20-30mts), but it can only be moved by wheelbarrow/cart as it is a protected area and trees and vegetation cannot be removed to let any machinery pass through. Soil will need to be spread on a slope once in. We have contractors coming in to do more works on the 31st July and this needs to be done prior. We are flexible on days and times as long as it is completed before Friday 31st July. It can be done by one person in a couple of days or two persons in less time.

Move stones from my garden to a house nearby

$1,000

Hope Island QLD, Australia

18th Jul 2026

Move about 2.5 cubic metres of white pebble stones from my garden to a garden nearby. It’s about 600 metres away from my house. Task involves moving stones into a trailer and delivering and moving them into a garden beds

Move rocks from one side of my front yard to the other.

$125

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

17th Jul 2026

I require the pebbles/rocks to be moved from one side to the other (see pictures).

Crushed rock/ bob cat

$200

Frankston South VIC 3199, Australia

17th Jul 2026

Crushed rock will be delivered. Need a guy who can put it on driveway with rhe help of bobcat. Attached is the photo showing were to put

Wheelbarrowing garden soil delivery to backyard/front yard Kingsbury

$125

Kingsbury VIC 3083, Australia

17th Jul 2026

We are receiving a large garden soil delivery and need 5 hours of help distributing delivered soil from driveway to the back yard/front yard of a flat 470m2 residential block between 10am-4pm (you can decide when you take up to 1 hour of breaks). You will need to provide your own wheelbarrow and shovel. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Moving 3 cubic meter of garden soil down 1 level.

$650

St Lucia QLD, Australia

12th Jul 2026

I have a few elevated garden bed that need to be filled with 3 cubic meter of garden soil. need someone to order the soil and move them to the garden bed through side stair access (1 level) The quote is for labour only. I will pay separately for the soil.

very fast and reliable!

Shift dirt under house on stumps for insulation clearance

$50

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I need a fit and motivated Tasker to crawl under my house on stumps and shift some dirt to the side.The spray foam insulation guy has completed 70% of the subfloor, but needs a narrow crawl space cleared in the last 30% tight corner so he can fit through to finish the job.$50 an hour

Fantastic highly recommend

Labourer to move rocks and soil

$200

Sinnamon Park QLD, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I need a labourer Sunday 12 July (tomorrow) to move some soil and rocks from the back yard to the from yard. I am having an excavator on site to break up a small rock border and level part on the garden. I estimate this will take 3 hours. Wheelbarrow, shovel supplied. I do not have a start time yet, but I think it will be around 10am start.

Patrick is a solid worker. Good job and highly recommended.

Move soil into garden bed

$250

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

10th Jul 2026

Need roughly 2 cubes of soil moved into garden bed area and a high pressure hose clean of decking Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Luke was awesome to deal with, highly recommend using luke

Firewood Stacking

$100

Hornsby Heights NSW 2077, Australia

10th Jul 2026

I have just had 1 tonne of firewood delivered on our driveway, and just need to move and stack them into our carport, which is about 5 meters away. Photos are from last year to give you an idea.

Friendly, punctual, A+++++. Thanks Kian!!!

Move some firewood

$100

Old Toongabbie NSW 2146, Australia

9th Jul 2026

I have some firewood stored in the driveway. I need to move it up to the back veranda. It’s about 100 m away and there are three stairs.

I would highly recommend using Mark. I have been using Air Tasker for a while now, and Mark was honestly the most polite punctual hard-working person that I have ever encountered. Trust me on this one !!! this is the person to do the job. You won’t be sorry.

Labourer - Wheel Barrow Work

$30

Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Need somebody to wheel some crushed rock from front driveway to back yard. This task/offer is for 1hour of your time/labour. (I have no idea how long it will take, but happy to work out future/extra hours) Looking for somebody who is available Friday 10th July from 9:00am thru to maybe 3 or 4 or 5 pm) Cheers!

Very happy with Ads, he worked like a trooper and did a great job. I am very happy and will book Ads again, for sure! A++++

Labourer for garden work

$220

Upper Kedron QLD 4055, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Using wheel barrow to move drainage gravel (1.5cubic meters and top soil (2.5 cubic meters) from front to back yard (about 20 meters). Will need you for about 6 hours.

Bryce was an excellent hire. Really helpful. Gave some good landscaping tips. Hard worker. Will definitely hire again.

Someone to shift some soil

$100

Newtown QLD 4305, Australia

5th Jul 2026

I need 1.5 cubic meters of soil moved in a wheelbarrow from my front yard to the back. It is about 50 m

Excellent to work with. Neat and tidy. Respectful and always checked if something was how I wanted it! Will definitely use him again.

Shoveling top soil

$175

Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

4th Jul 2026

Total hours and final budget can be discussed . The task requires a 4x4 with a trailer or tray to load topsoil drive 50 meters on our property and then unload with a shovel should be about 4 hours work.

He is an absolute Gentleman and a hard worker I am thoroughly impressed with what he did and highly recommend to anyone

Fill in trench

$200

Kedron QLD 4031, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Back fill a 600m deep trench with soil, back to ground level. Approx 7m long. All tools provided: shovel, sledgehammer for compacting etc.

Nicholas was great to deal with. He arrived on time also brought his own tools which wasn’t necessary, completed the job extremely well. We are very happy. Wouldn’t hesitate to book him again. Thank you so much for doing a job we just didn’t have the time or desire to do!

Soil Spread and Compact

$220

Augustine Heights QLD, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Front Yard Preparation – Spread Underturf Soil & Compact (45m²) Looking for someone to prepare my front yard for new turf installation. Job includes: Spread approximately 2.5 cubic metres of underturf soil over a 45m² front yard area. Use a wheelbarrow, spade and rake to achieve an even surface. Compact the entire area using a plate compactor. Leave the surface smooth, level and ready for turf. I will provide: Wheelbarrow Spade Rakes Plate compactor No materials need to be supplied—just your labour and experience. Please bring appropriate PPE and be physically fit, as the work involves moving soil by wheelbarrow.

Jay did an excellent job spreading and compacting the underturf soil. He was punctual, hardworking, and paid great attention to detail, ensuring the surface was level and well compacted. Communication was excellent throughout, and he left the site clean and tidy. Highly recommended—I'd happily hire Jay again!