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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

Earthworks

$400

Kallaroo WA, Australia

16th May 2026

Need sand moved from my front yard to rear. Need the rear area level brought up to level with my pool. Access is limited to a wheelbarrow and it is difficult to get wheelbarrow up the sand ramp the area so may need double handling.

Bobcat + truck to clear 500m² rear block — rubbish & green waste

$750

Bedford WA, Australia

16th May 2026

Require a bobcat and truck with operator to clear a 500 m² block at the back of a house. Work includes: removing bits of rubbish, green waste, and miscellaneous debris; loading and hauling away waste. Access: rear of property. When: must be done on Tuesday or Wednesday. Please include in your quote: total price or hourly rate, disposal fees, and availability on Tue/Wed.

Stack firewood

$50

Pakenham VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Stack 2 cubic meters of firewood

Absolutely brilliant. You so much

Redistribute soil over garden

$500

Mount Gravatt East QLD, Australia

16th May 2026

Redistribute 2 x piles of soil across garden

Move firewood for me

$50

Elanora QLD, Australia

16th May 2026

Just need the firewood moved from my driveway in the tray of my Ute to around the back of my place. About 20 metres away easy access

Move 2T of 20mm gravel to backyard to finish off area

$200

Wallsend NSW, Australia

16th May 2026

Have had 20mm stone dropped off. Need it moved into the backyard and BBQ area finished. Stone shovels well. Ground is level. Shovels and barrow here.

Absolute legend. Got in and got it done. Exceptional. Highly recommended.

Fix a sandpit

$1,000

Paddington QLD 4064, Australia

15th May 2026

I have a sandpit at a Kindy that needs the top 200ml of sand removed and new sand put in. I have a delivery coming tomorrow at 12:30 pm. We can dump the old sand in a vacant lot beside the kindergarten. That we are also going to do landscaping on soon. And the new sand needs to be wheelbarrowed down from the car park potentially a 20 m walk with a wheelbarrow. Not a big job, but we need to get this done ASAP. So we need someone today to get the old sand out, and tomorrow at 12:30, meet the truck and put the new sand in.

Spread 10cubic meters crushed rock

$100

Werribee VIC 3030, Australia

15th May 2026

Spread 10cubic meters crushed rock

Driveway earth works

$200

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

15th May 2026

Removal of excess dirt from driveway trench into a skip bin and assist with gravel into trench

Excellent work went beyond Would highly recommend Chris

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.

Shoveling and moving soil, and moving planters

$200

Palmyra WA 6157, Australia

10th May 2026

I have three large rectangular planters that currently have soil and one plant in each of them. I need them moved so the soil will need to be taken out, the planters moved into their new spot and then the soil and plants replaced back into the planters. I have a wheelbarrow, shovel and tarp for the job.

Excellent worker, friendly , punctual and a pleasure to work with.

Soil moved from garden bed 2100cm L x 70cm W x 30cm D to lawn

$200

Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia

10th May 2026

Soil moved from a garden bed to another part of the garden.

Paul was friendly and on time, understood the job and completed it in a timely manner. Site was left clean. Very happy with Paul and the work he did for me

Stack 1.6T Firewood in Shed – Springfield VIC – Today Saturday 9 May

$120

Springfield VIC, Australia

8th May 2026

Need someone today to stack approximately 1.6 tonnes of hardwood firewood into an open shed at our property in Springfield VIC 3434. Details: * Hardwood already delivered in pile beside shed * Stack neatly along shed wall * Wheelbarrow onsite * Straightforward physical job * Prefer someone fit and efficient Location: Springfield VIC 3434 Timing: Today only – Saturday 9 May Flexible with arrival time but earlier preferred. Please comment with: * Your availability today * Estimated time required * Your quote Photos attached.

Paul was super efficient, highly recommended!

Earthworks: Operator with Skid Steer & Spreader Bar to level ground

$350

Enoggera QLD, Australia

7th May 2026

Operator with Skid Steer & Spreader Bar needed tomorrow morning to level back yard and smooth ground in preparation for turf to be laid at noon. Best suit a smaller machine. Area to be smoothed and levelled is approximately 12m x 10m.

Chris was punctual, professional and highly effective on his machine. He was also extremely helpful, and super-easy to work with. Great Tasker!

Moving firewood from driveway to woodshed.

$150

Darlington WA 6070, Australia

5th May 2026

FIREWOOD to be moved from driveway (with wheelbarrow) and stacked neatly in woodshed. Clear path to shed. There is a ramp to navigate down with wheelbarrow. Must have ABN

Fantastic. Cannot fault - stacked wood as requested, in the different sections. Adam was punctual, worked efficiently and showed care.

Gravel stones moved from the driveway to the backyard

$150

Dinmore QLD, Australia

4th May 2026

Looking for someone reliable this afternoon to help move approx. 3 cubic metres of rocks/gravel from the driveway to the backyard. Access is straightforward, but the material will need to be moved by wheelbarrow or similar. Happy for you to use your own equipment if you have it (wheelbarrow, shovel etc.), otherwise I can provide basic tools. Would suit someone reasonably fit as it’s manual work, but it’s a simple job and can be knocked over in a couple of hours. Offering $150 for the job. Located in Dinmore and ideally looking for someone who can come this afternoon.

Finn did a great job, would highly recommend!

Help carry soil and mulch to backyard

$160

Coogee, New South Wales

3rd May 2026

Labourer needed-carrying . soil and mulch up one flight of stairs to backyard. (half tonne of each)

Efficient hard worker