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"Kudzi was very friendly, very efficient. We are very happy with the work that he did for us. He layed new turf for u..."
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"Mokhtar did an excellent job on my lawn and was able to get it done at such short notice. Extremely professional man"
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"John and his mate did a great job moving 4m³ of soil from my driveway to the backyard garden beds. They worked hard even..."
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"Peter was on time and did a great job within the time he allocated. Would definitely use him again "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews
Sam was amazing! 10/10 would get him back again!
Gardening / Dirt Moving
$300
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
Steve was fantastic. Prompt and professional
Remove soil, rock
$200
Punctual and efficient
Stacking firewood
$125
very good very reliable
Moving sand
$150
Got the job done with all the tools needed and left everything clean and tidy
Moving and spreading of 6.5m2 of sand and bark
$300
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.
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Moving three cubes of garden soil
$200
Geebung QLD 4034, Australia
1st Oct 2026
G'day. Looking for someone to move 3 cubic metres of garden soil and 0.5 cubic metres of small drainage gravel from our front driveway to a garden bed in our backyard. We live on a fairly standard 600sqm block and it's pretty flat. There's a concrete path up the side and a bit of grass to travel over too. Happy for you to use our wheelbarrow if you like. We only need the material moved. I can do the spreading and compacting at the garden bed end. If someone was available this afternoon that'd be awesome. Otherwise it'd need to be Saturday.
Wheelbarrow concrete
$160
Coomera QLD 4209, Australia
30th Sep 2026
Help Wheelbarrow concrete into post holes for a fence. 2hrs work approximately.
Remove sand pit with sand
$250
Maylands WA 6051, Australia
30th Sep 2026
Remove sandpit and sand – wheelbarrow & ute required Looking for someone to remove and dispose of an existing sandpit and all the sand from my backyard. The sandpit is approximately 2m x 1.2m x 0.3m, with roughly 0.7m³ of sand (around 10–12 wheelbarrow loads). The sand will need to be shovelled into a wheelbarrow, taken down the side of the house and down four steps, then loaded into your ute/trailer for removal and disposal. You’ll need to bring: * Wheelbarrow and shovel * Plank/ramp suitable for getting the wheelbarrow down the four steps * Ute or trailer capable of taking the sand and dismantled sandpit * Any tools needed to dismantle the timber sandpit Job includes removing all sand, dismantling/removing the sandpit and taking everything away, leaving the area reasonably clean afterwards. Please include all removal/disposal costs in your offer.
Move pebbles
$40
South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
30th Sep 2026
Need someome to help move pebbles MUST HAVE PPE MUST HAVE WHITE CARD price per hour
Move soil into garden bed from planters
$300
Oakleigh East VIC 3166, Australia
30th Sep 2026
2 people to remove soil from a wine barrel into wheelbarrow and tip into garden bed. Five wine barrels in total. Type of gardening: Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Looking for someone with a small bobcat and tipper. more than 2 hours
$500
Rozelle NSW 2039, Australia
30th Sep 2026
to remove some soil from a small area and back fill with crushed rock. area is 10m2 and expect to remove around 2cbm of soil and spread 1 cbm of crushed rock, job is in Rozelle and expect to take no more than 2 hours. access is good
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.
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.
Move 30 sandbags ( 15kilo) from front of property to rear garden.
$55
Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia
21st Sep 2026
move 30 sand bags (approx 15kilo) from front to rear of the property to fill garden bed - suit a local person in Maroubra Coogee Randwick etc. approx. 1 hour need to be done ASAP
Mirko was very helpful, efficient he had some time saving ideas which worked out well.
Moving soil with wheelbarrow
$40
Mount Eliza VIC 3930, Australia
21st Sep 2026
Looking for someone to move a pile of soil into our back yard. Access is limited, so would need to use a wheelbarrow etc, not machinery. It is about a 80m walk uphill to the back yard. Happy to chat about price.
Great work Zak. Thanks again.
Move soil from front to back yard
$200
Schofields NSW 2762, Australia
20th Sep 2026
1 tonne soil to be moved
Provided assistance that exceeded the job requirements.
Move dirt from my backyard, to rear of property
$200
Bellbird NSW, Australia
19th Sep 2026
Move dirt. Probably need a small excavator
Happy with job completed. Great block. Would reccommmend
Move approx 5m3 of soil from back garden to Skip bin at
$250
Southern River WA 6110, Australia
19th Sep 2026
I need someone to move approximately 5m3 of soil and roots from my back garden to a Skip bin on the driveway. The soil has already been dug up and is in a pile, as are the tree roots. You would need to provide your own wheel barrow. Access is a little bit tight - only around 900mm down the side of the house and the distance of the soil to the Skip bin is approximately 23 metres
Excellent help. Communicated well, arrived and time and got the job done efficiently
Help us move a bunch of soil
$120
Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073, Australia
16th Sep 2026
We got 5m3 soil delivered and need to move it to the backyard. It's a bit of a slope and has steps so the wheelbarrow will need to navigate up a couple of ramps. We need a strong human or 2 to help us so it doesn't take all weekend! (The picture also includes 2m3 of mulch that doesn't have to travel very far so ignore that!) Happy to negotiate on price depending on # people, time etc.
William was hard working and really lovely. 100% recommend him.









