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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Great attitude, hard worker, lovely to have complete this task!

Move dirt up stairs and spread across garden bed

$150

Lin’s a great carpenter - awesome work!

Need to move the underfloor access gate from front to side

$250

Kris work ethics and proficiency was exceptional. Highly recommended.

Move soil from Driveway to Backyard

$250

Did a great job at landscaping. Worked very fast and got a hard job completed very nicely !

Landscaping - Moving Dirt Hourly Rate

$30

Phil is on time, easy to work with and does the job well. What more can you ask for?

Move gravel onto my side yard

$400

Mike was fantastic, got the job done with no fuss and went above and beyond.

Move Soil from front to back garden

$200

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$140 - $350

low

$140

median

$215

high

$350

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services

based on 2007 reviews

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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 Dirt to Ute

$100

The Gap QLD, Australia

29th Nov 2025

We're looking for 2 hours of yard work. Task is to shovel dirt from a garden bed in backyard, wheelbarrow it down the side of the house, empty it onto a ute on the driveway.

Remove excess soil about 5 cubic m

$250

Modbury North SA, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Remove excess soil from vacant land. About 5 cubic metre.

Fill skip bin - assorted rubble

$500

Bassendean WA, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Assorted rubble - need to be put in a skip bin, can be any day between the 3rd -8th of Dec. Wheelbarrow available, various different materials, have ordered a 10sqm skip bin but expecting to fill about 75% of it. Probably about 4-5 hours work or so for two people.

Bobcat yard cleaner / sand removal

$250

Jandakot WA, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Sand removal from front yard, must have own bobcat and truck.

Soil removal

$150

Ivanhoe East, Victoria

29th Nov 2025

Take away about 1 cubic meter of clean soil with some grass in it. Removed for the creation of a garden path. Already in pile with easy access.

Level yard.

$150

Buderim QLD 4556, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Wanting someone to come level yard 100m2 good size access for dingo or posi

Need 1 cubic metre of Tuscan topping moved from Ormond to Frankston

$95

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

28th Nov 2025

The Tuscan topping in next to driveway, need it shoveled up and relocated to frankston

Move some dirt from backyard area into trailer

$200

Middle Park QLD, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Just digging out about 50 mm of dirt no grass all broken up ready for Concrete to go in ground is not hard. Should take two hours Max.

Move dirt from frony yard too back

$60

Clyde North VIC, Australia

28th Nov 2025

Move top soil from front yard to backyard (its not far)and prepare for seeds

Harry was great!polite and a hardworking young man. Got the job done in no time .

Move approx 2-3m cube of soil into a skip

$100

Highton VIC 3216, Australia

26th Nov 2025

I have approx 2-3 meters cube of soil that needs to be placed into a skip. The skip will be right beside the soil, so its just a matter of shoveling the dirt into the skip. The earlier the better. However must be done before Saturday evening. BYO Shovel. The skip is a walk in skip as per photo

I can not rate Abishek highly enough. Communication was great, turned up when he said he would, and the work completed was excellent.

Move 5 cubic meters of soil to rear of property

$400

Abbotsford NSW 2046, Australia

25th Nov 2025

I have 5 cubic meters of soil to move from the front to the back of the house. 1cubic meter needs to be taken up 12 stairs. You will need to have your own shovel and wheel barrow for the job.

Great job, very hard work on a scorching day and you did a fantastic job!

Remove dirt partially from garden bed and top up with fresh soil

$100

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Remove part of the dirty from the garden bed and top up with 1 cubic meter of fresh soil

MJ and Tanu are amazing to deal with. MJ has a lots of knowledge in plants and got the job done perfectly!

Move turf into skip

$100

Grange QLD 4051, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Shovel this pile of turf into the skip. Skip located adjacent to pile on verge. See images. Turf clumps have been dug out by digger - might be easy enough to move by hand.

Great job! Thanks ☺️

Need gravel moved into storage

$50

Devonport TAS 7310, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Need gravel moved into storage 7 meters away on flat ground.

A highly professional and amicable individual, punctual and diligent in completing the assigned task.

Get rid of excess soil….

$150

Burwood East VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Get rid of all the soil that is shown please in buckets and also the soil on the grass. There are 6 buckets of soil and two heaps of soil on the grass. Person must have their own wheel barrow

Ben did an amazing job on our backyard cleanup. He is very professional, hardworking and polite. We highly recommend Ben!

Murrarrie to the gap SMALL TRUCK REQ

$150

Murarrie QLD 4172, Australia

17th Nov 2025

MURARRIE TO THE GAP. 1 XSHEET 3.8 MTRS X1.2

Great service will use again

Landscaping labour help digging out soil and prepping for gravel paths

$1,000

Red Hill QLD 4059, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Need help digging out soil, loading a skip and preparing for a gravel path.

Thanks Shaun good work.

Remove bush rock from backyard

$250

Caringbah South NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to remove and take away bush rock from backyard. Must bring own wheelbarrow.

Adi was really helpful with removing large heavy bushrocks from my backyard.

Dig & remove/take away pebbles

$100

Southern Ward WA, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Pea gravel pebble need digging up & taking away a pile of about 1x1 metre as per picture down the side of house.

Disappointed , job not finished & left without saying. Didn’t answer the phone when calling to see where he’d gone.

Move garden soil

$100

Tarneit VIC, Australia

9th Nov 2025

Need someone to move 4 cubic meters of garden soil from kerb to front yard. I can provide wheel barrow and shovel. Job should take roughly 3 hours at easy pace.

You can go wrong with this gentleman !