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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Zac is a super hard worker and is happy to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Remove clean fill

$400

Great communication, turned up quickly and worked at a cracking pace. Thanks Dean!

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

Felix, and his team arrived on time and completed the work to an excellent standard. Fantastic job!

I need approximately 3.5m3 of soil removed from garden beds

$400

Very responsive from the start to the end. Arrived on time & completed our job as required. Would highly recommend & use Mohammed again.

Move a pile of dirt/mulch about 5 metres away via a slight incline.

$200

Sam and Christian were amazing. So glad they helped. Sam's knowledge was invaluable. Thanks guys so much.

Help move a pianola up a sloped concrete driveway

$200

Excellent worker highly recommend

Move Blue Stone Pitchers

$500

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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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 landscape boulders 1km

$150

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

30th May 2026

Move 6 landscape boulders from Rowville to Rowville (1 km). Bobcat or mini excavator required. Easy access at both ends.

Stacking firewood

$125

Surf Beach VIC, Australia

30th May 2026

Moving 2 cubic meters of firewood from the nature strip about 10 metres into my yard and then stacked under the house

Moving landscaping rocks

$200

Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia

30th May 2026

Moving small pebble into backyard, approx 2m3

Labourers to move dirt in backyard

$300

Strathmore VIC, Australia

30th May 2026

Move 2x dirt piles down stairs into bin bags

Move and stack firewood into backyard shed

$150

Caringbah South NSW, Australia

29th May 2026

I'm looking for someone to move approximately 1.5 cubic metres of firewood (approx 400-500kg) from the frontyard to the backyard shed. The wood needs to be neatly stacked in the shed so it’s easily accessible for regular use. Details: Approx 1 cubic metre of firewood Needs to be moved from front yard to backyard (standard suburban block) Shed is accessible, but minor uneven ground. Please stack the firewood neatly for easy access and airflow What you’ll need: Wheelbarrow or trolley (optional but will help) Gloves recommended Looking for someone reliable who can complete the job safely and efficiently. Flexible on timing, but ideally done in the next day or so.

Kanga operator today

$250

Watsonia North VIC 3087, Australia

29th May 2026

Hi, im after someone with a Kanga to run some dirt from machine to bin for a couple of hours today Established property so care must me taken

Dirt and crushed rock moved from front to side, rear of house

$650

Emerald VIC 3782, Australia

29th May 2026

Have a pile of dirt and crushed rock need to be moved, had a labourer do the same last year took about 7 hours two people 4 cubes of crushed rock and about 4 cubes of dirt - dirts been sitting for a while

Help move my gravel

$100

Gooseberry Hill WA 6076, Australia

29th May 2026

Move small pile of gravel about 20m and spread perimenter fencing around garden. Please bring own equipment. Date: Sat 30th May at 10am in Gooseberry Hill.

Thank you so much, great efforts!

Move 20kg sandbags with trolley from front of building into sandpit

$120

Perth, Western Australia

28th May 2026

I have 100 bags of 20kg of sand that I need moved from the front of the building to the back into a sandpit for kids. "We've got a trolley to carry the bags in. Bag and place in sand pit. Then do the same with 10 bags of mulch and spread into the garden beds. It should be a 2.5 hour job. I need some help with this task. The person is not doing this alone.

Amazing well done and efficient

Move gravel to side path

$150

Mitchell Park SA 5043, Australia

27th May 2026

Photos in a moment. Gravel needs to be taken from pile in driveway and some incorrectly put front path between pavers this week. The latter is still loose, not embedded. Will need wheelbarrow etc

Nathan was on time, equipped with necessary equipment and a good communicator . Very efficient and job done extremely well. Will definitely request him for further work and highly recommend.

Move very heavy rock from my car boot to house (about 15m)

$35

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

22nd May 2026

I have a landscaping rock in the boot of my car. It is very heavy, probably about 80-100kg and about 85x55x35cm. I just need it moved from my car to the back of my house although I will need some help, will likely need a lifting dolly big enough to hold the rock. Also need it removed from the car without any scratches or damage to the car. Will be a 2 person job or one person and I can help a little bit.

He did a really good job helping me lift a heavy rock. Super efficient and friendly

Shovel dirt in trailer and take away

$300

Travancore VIC, Australia

21st May 2026

Clean up dirt with shovel and take away. About 1 cube of old soil. Trailer access only

Great hard worker. Thank you

Labour mainly wheelbarrow work

$175

Helensvale QLD, Australia

19th May 2026

Moving dirt and mulch around the garden using owner supplied Wheelbarrow and shovel. Approx 4-5 hours depending on Pace.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anthony was an absolute machine — tirelessly slogging through concrete and relentless jackhammering without complaint. Hard-working, reliable and an all-round top bloke who’s easy to get along with. I’d highly recommend him for any work you need done.✅

Spread Gravel

$200

Suffolk Park NSW, Australia

19th May 2026

Spread 3 tonnes of gravel. You *must* supply a tax invoice to get paid.

Great thanks. All good

Need help with wheel barrowing soil at hourly rate

$50

Donnybrook VIC 3064, Australia

17th May 2026

Need help in wheelborrowing soil and bluestone rocks and laying grass. Happy to pay hourly rate of $50 per hour.

Excellent work wheelbarrowing the soil and bluestone rocks. Charlie was very nice, hardworking and professional throughout the job. Really happy with the effort and the way everything was handled. Highly recommend!

Stack firewood

$50

Pakenham VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Stack 2 cubic meters of firewood

Absolutely brilliant. You so much

Move native 4m3 Mulch pile

$120

Templestowe VIC, Australia

12th May 2026

I need someone to move a pile of native dry mulch approx 4m3 by barrow to adjacent garden beds 20-50m away

Fantastic 10/10 very happy

Move dirt, dig post hole

$300

Ferny Hills QLD, Australia

11th May 2026

I have approx 1 sqm of dirt to move from one spot to another (by my hand, machines won’t fit) approx 15 m, 14 cane sugar bales to move and a post hole to dig.

Sean was great. Will happily hire him again.

Shovel dirt in to skip bin

$120

Port Macquarie NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

Shovel dirt in to a skip bin with ramp Skip bin is just in driveway, not a far distance We have wheelbarrow and shovel Just need the remaining dirt from in ground trampoline excavation removed , approx 8 wheelbarrows full

Kelvin was 10/10 and went above and beyond. A top notch job, cannot thank you enough

Extra help to tip a spa on its side

$100

Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

10th May 2026

I need someone strong to help tip a small spa on it side. I will fix a leak, then we drop it back down into position. Will take about an hour.

Excellent help, thank you.