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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
Did a great job for what we needed. He went above and beyond to get the job completed and even returned to complete the task. Definitely recommend and will be using again.
Soil removal
$600
Punctual and efficient
Stacking firewood
$125
Jacked helped us move firewood and was a consistent hard worker and was friendly to work with. Can recommend.
Help me move firewood
$30
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
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor
$130 - $320
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$130
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$209
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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.
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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 2 bulka bags worth of garden soil to raised beds
$250
Mortdale NSW 2223, Australia
17th Oct 2026
Move 2 x 1m3 bulka bags worth of soil from front driveway to raised beds at back, 30m away. The side passage ways are narrow so a wheelbarrow may not fit. I do have a garden cart but found it easier to move the soil with a bucket. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Move dirt from front tard to back yard with a mini excavator
$10
Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia
17th Oct 2026
Move fill from front to back with an excavator
Help move and spread soil
$210
Caulfield South VIC 3162, Australia
17th Oct 2026
Looking for someone to help move and evenly spread approximately 1.5 cubic metres of soil around my garden. The job involves shovelling, moving the soil to the required area and raking it level. I’ll be helping with the work. 📍 Location: caulfield south 📅 Preferred date: Sunday 18th of October 🛠️ Tools available: wheelbarrow, shovel, rake or can bring your own 🚶 Access and distance from soil pile: will have to move soil from front driveway to back of house, access is flat and easy to take wheelbarrow through. Please include your availability and quote in your offer. Thanks!
Moving soil
$300
Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia
17th Oct 2026
2 cubic square meters of soil wheelbarrowed 10 metres to behind a retaining wall. See photos (pile of soil will be delivered in front of white fence, and needs to be moved to behind the grey wall)
Moving dirt from nature strip to backyard.
$200
Rowville VIC 3178, Australia
17th Oct 2026
We need to move clean fill from front nature strip to backyard. We will have a dingo to scoop the dirt into a wheelbarrow and that needs to be transferred to the back yard. This will be approx 4 hours of work.
Shift the 10m3 soil from front to backyard.
$400
Park Ridge QLD 4125, Australia
17th Oct 2026
Need to shift the 10m3 soil from front yard to back yard. Need to do it with wheelbarrow. Have to bring your own equipment. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No
Move rubble
$700
Connells Point NSW 2221, Australia
17th Oct 2026
Need to remove and get rid of app 2m3 of river pebble and road base. In backyard Approximately 30m from front of property.
Move rocks by hand from backyard to side of house
$300
Brisbane QLD 4069, Australia
16th Oct 2026
I need someone to move rocks by hand from the backyard and throw them down onto the ground beside the house.Also have car to take them to the dump
Conor was easygoing, reliable and responsible in his work. I would definitely recommend him.
URGENT TODAY – Move Sand from Road to Backyard – Lucas, Ballarat
$10
Lucas VIC 3350, Australia
16th Oct 2026
Looking for someone available immediately today to move a pile of sand/soil from the roadside into my backyard. * Move all material to the backyard. * Bring your own wheelbarrow, shovel and necessary tools. * Clean and sweep the road after removal. * Easy access to the property. Must be completed today before end of day. Location: Lucas, Ballarat. Please confirm your earliest availability and quote. Photos attached.
Amazing work and prompt response.
Digging and wheelbarrow
$200
Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia
14th Oct 2026
I have crushed rock and sand being delivered. I need someone to shovel into wheelbarrow and take to the back yard. Four hours work -10am to 2pm
Excellent. On time, worked hard and very knowledgeable. Pleasure to work with.
Move dirt from one garden bed to the next
$123
Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia
12th Oct 2026
Took me about half hour to move what you can see has been moved already. Toddler is too annoying, hoping to have someone come do it instead Garden beds pushing against fence, need to get all dirt into solid beds on other side Fully paved for ease of getting wheelbarrow around
Really reliable! And perfect work
Move 40 rolls of turf
$100
Hunters Hill NSW 2110, Australia
8th Oct 2026
I need someone to move 40 rolls of turf from the nature strip to the back yard. Before 9am tomorrow.
Fantastic and efficient! Thank you so much!
Wheelbarrow 4m3 of Mulch and Sand
$120
Bridgeman Downs QLD, Australia
5th Oct 2026
Wheelbarrow 4m3 of Mulch and Sand from front to the backyard and spread.
Calvin was great deal with kept me up to date and got the job on time
Move sand to sandpit
$175
Ashgrove QLD 4060, Australia
5th Oct 2026
Moving sand to sandpit per my task yesterday
Very efficient work.
Moving mound of sand in wheelbarrow
$200
Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia
3rd Oct 2026
I have 10 m2 of sand dumped on my curb I need backfilled around a pool shell, I’ve made a start but am on a timeline so would love some help!
Archie & Jake put in some serious hard work, moving 10m2 of sand to backfill my pool. Their work ethic was exceptional (rare for guys their age), they were polite and punctual and I’d hire them again any day.
Moving 1.5 tons peebles from driveway to backyard
$180
St Ives NSW 2075, Australia
3rd Oct 2026
Need help to move 1.5 tons of pebbles from driveway to backyard using wheelbarrow and buckets (provided). Pebbles need to be loaded to buckets, and buckets can be put in wheelbarrow Travel path: 25 m by wheelbarrow , then 20 m by buckets (including 5 steps down)
Job completed quickly and tidy
Labour hire
$100
Dutton Park QLD 4102, Australia
1st Oct 2026
I need to move drainage gravel from road to yard only few meter
Excellent work highly recommend
Move topsoil dirt into backyard
$120
Morphett Vale SA 5162, Australia
29th Sep 2026
I need someone to fill wheelbarrow with topsoil and take it from one house through garage into the back of the other house, dump, and repeat. Its about 20m distance. Its prob 3-4 hours of work. If you do it quicker, there are some rocks i need moving also.
I would recommend Oleg, he did what he needed to without issue and was polite throughout
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









