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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

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$130

median

$206

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

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

Dingo Loader and Driver - woodchips

$600

Burpengary QLD 4505, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Looking for an experienced operator with a dingo (or similar machine) to spread approximately 15m³ of wood chips around my property. The wood chips are already on site and need to be spread and raked evenly around the garden beds. * Easy access for machinery * Approx. 15m³ of wood chips * Spread and rake out around the property * Looking to have the job completed over the next couple of weeks * Please provide a quote Located in Burpengary

Fill skip roughly 3 cubes dirt

$150

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Skip delivered today, fill skip with dirt

Help move bins with fork lift or pallet jack 50m

$150

Newport VIC 3015, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Easy 30min job Require someone with a fork lift or pallet jack to assist move 4 bins 50m down a driveway. *must have fork lift or pallet jack long reach slippers. Bin size approx 2200x1800x1800mm 1000kg Will have further Labor work if required..

Laborer needed to move soil from front driveway to backyard withstairs

$200

Chester Hill NSW 2162, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Hi, I need help moving approx 2.5 cubic metres of garden soil from the front driveway to my backyard veggie patch in Chester Hill. Note on access: The side passage is narrow, and there are 4 steps up and 4 steps down to navigate. You will need to bring your own wheelbarrow/buckets and shovel. Ideally looking for 1 or 2 strong people to complete this. Please quote your price. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Soil removal/ labouring

$250

North Avoca NSW 2260, Australia

22nd Jul 2026

Have 11x7m backyard. Need to remove 400mm of grass and soil from backyard via wheelbarrows into tip at front of house so I can redo drainage and re turf All level ground. Access is just less than 900 mm wide provided we are able to remove the external flue from gas heater

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.

Labourer - Wheel Barrow Work

$30

Deer Park VIC 3023, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Need somebody to wheel some crushed rock from front driveway to back yard. This task/offer is for 1hour of your time/labour. (I have no idea how long it will take, but happy to work out future/extra hours) Looking for somebody who is available Friday 10th July from 9:00am thru to maybe 3 or 4 or 5 pm) Cheers!

Very happy with Ads, he worked like a trooper and did a great job. I am very happy and will book Ads again, for sure! A++++

Labourer for garden work

$220

Upper Kedron QLD 4055, Australia

7th Jul 2026

Using wheel barrow to move drainage gravel (1.5cubic meters and top soil (2.5 cubic meters) from front to back yard (about 20 meters). Will need you for about 6 hours.

Bryce was an excellent hire. Really helpful. Gave some good landscaping tips. Hard worker. Will definitely hire again.

Someone to shift some soil

$100

Newtown QLD 4305, Australia

5th Jul 2026

I need 1.5 cubic meters of soil moved in a wheelbarrow from my front yard to the back. It is about 50 m

Excellent to work with. Neat and tidy. Respectful and always checked if something was how I wanted it! Will definitely use him again.

Shoveling top soil

$175

Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

4th Jul 2026

Total hours and final budget can be discussed . The task requires a 4x4 with a trailer or tray to load topsoil drive 50 meters on our property and then unload with a shovel should be about 4 hours work.

He is an absolute Gentleman and a hard worker I am thoroughly impressed with what he did and highly recommend to anyone

Fill in trench

$200

Kedron QLD 4031, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Back fill a 600m deep trench with soil, back to ground level. Approx 7m long. All tools provided: shovel, sledgehammer for compacting etc.

Nicholas was great to deal with. He arrived on time also brought his own tools which wasn’t necessary, completed the job extremely well. We are very happy. Wouldn’t hesitate to book him again. Thank you so much for doing a job we just didn’t have the time or desire to do!