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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Sam was amazing! 10/10 would get him back again!

Gardening / Dirt Moving

$300

very good very reliable

Moving sand

$150

Great job! Will definitely hire again

Concrete a small area, 4m x 1.5 flat, small ramp to the road

$1,500

Hardworker, friendly and on time. Highly recommended.

Move 2m³ of Road Base & Sand from Driveway to Backyard

$25

Dylan is a great to deal With, professional and quick, a all round lovely fella

Garden rock wheelbarrowed into yard

$150

Legend, did a great job. Would use again.

Labouring Work - Digging, Wheelbarrowing, moving rubble

$50

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

Top soil and garden bed prep

$350

Sherwood QLD 4075, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Looking for someone to top soil our backyard. It’s only approx 10x10m so a cube of top soil would be great. Will need to wheel barrow to the material down the side of the house and spread. Also would love a garden bed prepped with half a cube of soil. Removing weeds and putting down some new soil. Price offered is for labour - will add the cost of top soil and soil. Please quote your material as well.

Soil leveled Boondall

$50

Boondall QLD 4034, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Level a small amount of soil

Shovelling

$120

Blackheath NSW 2785, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Shovelling and wheelbarrowing loads of compost.

Hard worker. Great.

Spread waste soil to fill water channels under house.

$400

Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Spread waste soil to fill channels created by overland water-flow under the house. Part of the job involves a low crawl-space. Suggest on-site inspection to inform quote.

Shift soil from delivery out front to garden bed using own barrow

$80

Hadfield VIC 3046, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Spead delivered soil evenly across existing garden beds. Will add pics soon

Move soil from driveway to courtyard

$10

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

14th Aug 2026

Move a load of soil from driveway to courtyard using shaver and wheelbarrow Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Bobcat to level rear yard and scrape / level front yard 2-3 hours

$350

Lara VIC 3212, Australia

14th Aug 2026

Bobcat needed to Level crushed rock that is in the rear yard. Scrape and level nature strip and front yard. 8m frontage. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Help moving 1m3 of soil from driveway to garden

$100

Wheeler Heights NSW 2097, Australia

14th Aug 2026

I need help bringing 1 cubic meter of soil from drive way to garden beds in back garden. 3 flights of stairs to tackle Hoping to get it done tomorrow Saturday 15th Aug. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great help hard working good communication I would highly recommend Nicolas. Thanks

Move timber

$158

Wyong NSW 2259, Australia

14th Aug 2026

Remove recovery basically labou r for 3 hours

Help barrow soil for landscaping

$50

Vale Park SA 5081, Australia

14th Aug 2026

Help barrow soil in from street to backyard for new landscaping job on residential house. $50/hr for about 8 hours.

Need someone to come finish spreading sand around

$200

Leda WA 6170, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Had a hole dug for a trampoline so put the sand on the lawn but ran out of energy 😂 I have all the tools required, if you break my tools you’ll need to replace them obviously

Jordan got stuck straight in and did exactly what i asked couldn’t fault him

Rocks and soil to be moved from front to back of house

$100

Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093, Australia

10th Aug 2026

Need a couple of people or one person help to move rocks, bubble and soil from the driveway to the back of the house - should take approximately one hour. I have shovels and wheelbarrows. No silly prices please - someone local (Northern Beaches) preferred. The picture was taken a couple of weeks ago - the pile is now less than half the size than the photo!

Lachy was a great help and got on with the job without any issues at all - great guy and very easy to work with. Thanks Lachy - really appreciate what you did

Move 2m³ of Road Base & Sand from Driveway to Backyard

$25

Benowa QLD 4217, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Move 2m³ of Road Base & Sand from Driveway to Backyard Need someone strong to move approximately 2m³ of road base and sand from the driveway to an entertaining area in the backyard. 8 hours of work. Looking for someone physically fit and comfortable with heavy manual labour. Please state your HOURLY RATE when making an offer. TUES 11th AUGUST 7:30am - 3:30pm *There will be more similar upcoming work over the next few weeks*

Hardworker, friendly and on time. Highly recommended.

Yard work (distributing top soil)

$100

Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia

7th Aug 2026

We have a large amount of top soil we need spread through the side gardens. It’s probably a couple hours of work. You will need a wheelbarrow (we don’t have one). Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Quick work and good communication, thanks Brett.

Move some garden soil

$80

Bundamba QLD 4304, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Move about 1 m3 of garden soil from the front lawn onto the garden bed between and behind the raised beds. then spread any residue over the lawn.

Very friendly and thorough. Excellent job done.

Stack a load of firewood

$150

Springbrook QLD 4213, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Need help to stack a load of firewood neatly. A tonne load of firewood. Job is undercover (in a carport). Wood only needs to move about 3 to 5m - very close.

A lovely couple and they did a great job.

Labourer to move soil

$45

Neutral Bay, New South Wales

3rd Aug 2026

Shovel soil into bucket from backyard to street using trolley. Shouldn’t take all that long.and will pay for 5 hours even if task is done sooner. Amount is hourlyrate

Great guy great attitude Will hire again

Shift gravel from front to backyard

$300

Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Needing a pile of gravel moved from front yard, down side of house to backyard. Shovel and wheelbarrow provided. Building a caravan pad for unit on trailer being installed on Wednesday via crane. Must happen on Tuesday 4 August. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Strong communication, turned up on time, was super helpful and brought his own tools. Would recommend and hire again.

Landscape help needed

$250

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Help wheel barrow some mulch and soil - days work

Highly recommend!! Great worker.

Small square of concrete & dirt moved.

$250

Wallan VIC 3756, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Small square of concrete made in front yard. Pile of dirt somewhat levelled and moved around to backyard backyard.

Totally unscrewed my day. Very efficient.