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Legend, did a great job. Would use again.

Labouring Work - Digging, Wheelbarrowing, moving rubble

$50

Jake got the job done,had the right equipment,easy to talk to,highly recommend.

Remove soil/grass pile

$300

Arrived on time and did what was asked.

Move rocks

$200

very good very reliable

Moving sand

$150

Jisoo delivered on everything we had requested. He was punctual, brought the tools needed for the job and completed the job with the same care he would give to his own home. We were thrilled with the outcome and wouldn’t hesitate to use Jisoo again.

Two people to barrow dirt from front to back yard

$100

Great communication, completed the job quickly and did a great job

Remove soil

$70

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $320

low

$130

median

$200

high

$320

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based on 1968 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

6 pallets of pavers moved. There is about 6 tonnes.

$300

Wynnum West QLD 4178, Australia

30th Jul 2026

Pavers need moving from beside the house to in front of the house so we can have electrical work completed. They are stacked on 6 pallets. Would suit a couple young fit people, or someone with a large bobcat with fork Tynes. The area will be cleared and ready. They are moving about 6mts, with no obstacles in the way.

Excavation

$10

Keilor East VIC 3033, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Looking for someone to clear out 100mm of the grass to prepare for a deck. Need to put into skip bin at the front of the house . Then spread 1m3 of crush rock. Side access is available but Is only 990mm wide . Total area to excavate is 17sqm

General labour move soil

$130

Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

29th Jul 2026

Move soil from front to back ,& clean garage move landscape supplies 3hrs about .5 tonne. The soil is not in bags.

I need 5 cubic metre top soil delivered and layed

$500

Calwell ACT 2905, Australia

28th Jul 2026

I need 5 cubic metre top soil delivered and layed and leveled for the turf

Shovel soil into garden beds, pressure wash driveway

$200

Herne Hill VIC 3218, Australia

28th Jul 2026

Remove remaining soil from driveway into garden. Pressure wash driveway where the soil was. Pressure washer needs to be supplied by the person completing the job

Paul was quick to respond and came within an hour. Job was done efficiently and looks really good. Would hire again

Throw horse manure into tree-line

$100

New Gisborne VIC 3438, Australia

26th Jul 2026

We have 2 piles of horse manure We need it picked up and thrown along the tree line. Need to bring your own shovel and wheelbarrow or even a little digger, would take no time if you had a machine with a bucket.

Thanks so much, great help.

2 hours of moving firewood by wheelburrow

$180

East Lindfield NSW 2070, Australia

24th Jul 2026

2hrs of moving firewood by wheelburrow to assist me in the task. Start 10am finish midday.

Excellent, quick work

Help barrow concrete

$40

Burpengary East QLD 4505, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Need a hand to mix and barrow some block fill

James went great. Would recommend

Spread the soil

$100

Grantham Farm NSW 2765, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Need to spread on unit of soil in 6X6 meter of land so that I can roll the turf I will provide Rake ,spade and shovel, soil is on the leveled area as shown in the photo also need to remove 8 meter by 0.5 meter grass at the base of it as shown in the photo Price mentioned here is 50 $ per hour( I will pay 50$ per hour after Airtasker commission so you will be getting 50$ per hour of your work) and need a good job Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes Note: If you quote a price and complete it in less hours I don't care about it

Jayden is very punctual and did the job with perfection

Shovel 1.5m3 of pebbles into garden. Flat surface

$150

Mittagong NSW 2575, Australia

18th Jul 2026

Shovel 1.5m3 of pebbles into garden. We have a pile of pebbles that need to be moved about 4 metres into a garden path. All flat surface Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Lovely guys and very helpful.

Moving 3 cubic meter of garden soil down 1 level.

$650

St Lucia QLD, Australia

12th Jul 2026

I have a few elevated garden bed that need to be filled with 3 cubic meter of garden soil. need someone to order the soil and move them to the garden bed through side stair access (1 level) The quote is for labour only. I will pay separately for the soil.

very fast and reliable!

Shift dirt under house on stumps for insulation clearance

$50

Frankston VIC 3199, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I need a fit and motivated Tasker to crawl under my house on stumps and shift some dirt to the side.The spray foam insulation guy has completed 70% of the subfloor, but needs a narrow crawl space cleared in the last 30% tight corner so he can fit through to finish the job.$50 an hour

Fantastic highly recommend

Labourer to move rocks and soil

$200

Sinnamon Park QLD, Australia

11th Jul 2026

I need a labourer Sunday 12 July (tomorrow) to move some soil and rocks from the back yard to the from yard. I am having an excavator on site to break up a small rock border and level part on the garden. I estimate this will take 3 hours. Wheelbarrow, shovel supplied. I do not have a start time yet, but I think it will be around 10am start.

Patrick is a solid worker. Good job and highly recommended.

Move soil into garden bed

$250

Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia

10th Jul 2026

Need roughly 2 cubes of soil moved into garden bed area and a high pressure hose clean of decking Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Luke was awesome to deal with, highly recommend using luke

Firewood Stacking

$100

Hornsby Heights NSW 2077, Australia

10th Jul 2026

I have just had 1 tonne of firewood delivered on our driveway, and just need to move and stack them into our carport, which is about 5 meters away. Photos are from last year to give you an idea.

Friendly, punctual, A+++++. Thanks Kian!!!

Move some firewood

$100

Old Toongabbie NSW 2146, Australia

9th Jul 2026

I have some firewood stored in the driveway. I need to move it up to the back veranda. It’s about 100 m away and there are three stairs.

I would highly recommend using Mark. I have been using Air Tasker for a while now, and Mark was honestly the most polite punctual hard-working person that I have ever encountered. Trust me on this one !!! this is the person to do the job. You won’t be sorry.