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Sam was amazing! 10/10 would get him back again!
Gardening / Dirt Moving
$300
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
Steve was fantastic. Prompt and professional
Remove soil, rock
$200
Punctual and efficient
Stacking firewood
$125
very good very reliable
Moving sand
$150
Got the job done with all the tools needed and left everything clean and tidy
Moving and spreading of 6.5m2 of sand and bark
$300
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor
$130 - $320
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$200
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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
Remove concrete fill
$500
Toronto NSW 2283, Australia
24th Sep 2026
Will have a bobcat on site from 8:30 need to remove concrete with a tipper truck ( either to a property for fill or concrush )
Move 3.5 m3 of soil from driveway to backyard with a wheelbarrow.
$450
Mitchelton QLD 4053, Australia
24th Sep 2026
We are looking for someone to move 3.5 m3 of soil from the front driveway to the backyard (slight downwards slop) using a wheelbarrow (provided). Drop points are between approximately 10 - 40 metres away. Open to single tasker or pair. Task preferably between Sunday 27th and October 1st.
Maria was friendly and prompt and got the job done really well. Recommended!
Move dirt down driveway and sit it properly
$150
Bundeena NSW 2230, Australia
24th Sep 2026
Move dirt along driveway/grass area
Move top soil to back yard
$160
North Epping NSW 2121, Australia
24th Sep 2026
I would like top soil moved to the backyard from the driveway, using a wheelbarrow to move the soil, approx. 1.5 tonne flat level area. Should take around 1 to 2 hours.
Move 1.5 m2 of dirt from front to backyard. Must have own wheelbarrow
$200
Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia
24th Sep 2026
Manual labour moving dirt
Bobcat/Skid Steer required
$500
Rye VIC 3941, Australia
23rd Sep 2026
Need a bobcat to cart and level approx 8m2 of crushed rock…about 4hours work
Move sand to skip bin . - October
$500
North Beach WA 6020, Australia
23rd Sep 2026
Have a sand pile that will need shovelling and wheel narrowing to kip bin. must have own shovel and wheel barrow. Skip bin will be provided so disposal costs handled. Ideally look at Friday - 2 Oct - Sunday 4 as bin would probably be collected on the Monday.
Shovel dirt
$150
Brisbane QLD 4017, Australia
23rd Sep 2026
Remove excess dirt Side of house Front of house
Move 30 sandbags ( 15kilo) from front of property to rear garden.
$55
Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia
21st Sep 2026
move 30 sand bags (approx 15kilo) from front to rear of the property to fill garden bed - suit a local person in Maroubra Coogee Randwick etc. approx. 1 hour need to be done ASAP
Mirko was very helpful, efficient he had some time saving ideas which worked out well.
Move soil from front to back yard
$200
Schofields NSW 2762, Australia
20th Sep 2026
1 tonne soil to be moved
Provided assistance that exceeded the job requirements.
Help us move a bunch of soil
$120
Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073, Australia
16th Sep 2026
We got 5m3 soil delivered and need to move it to the backyard. It's a bit of a slope and has steps so the wheelbarrow will need to navigate up a couple of ramps. We need a strong human or 2 to help us so it doesn't take all weekend! (The picture also includes 2m3 of mulch that doesn't have to travel very far so ignore that!) Happy to negotiate on price depending on # people, time etc.
William was hard working and really lovely. 100% recommend him.
Sand moving from back to front skip
$120
Como WA 6152, Australia
14th Sep 2026
Just need someone to barrow about 10 barrows of sand from back to front and into skip. Probably at least a few hours work. Have the wheelbarrow and spade here so just need to show up.
Kuel is on time, efficient and great at what he does
Shovel old roots, soil and rocks from front yard for relandscaping
$160
Findon SA 5023, Australia
14th Sep 2026
Shovelling dirt into a trailer to take to Adelaide recycling centre. It is not a huge area, around 36 square metres. There will be four of us all working together, so I expect it to take around 4/5 hours. I will pay $200 if it takes longer than 5 hours. It will my myself, a friend and another airtasker who has a trailer.
Excellent, punctual, friendly and just a great worker
Move dirt piles and weed garden beds
$300
Kalamunda WA 6076, Australia
13th Sep 2026
1. Move two dirt piles to carport area. 2 x 1cbm. Level surface and 10m away. Wheelbarrow and shovel provided. 2. Weed garden beds and driveway Expecting job to take up to 4 hours Time to start confirmed is strict as I have work schedules - please be on time. Budget is set - don’t ask to work an extra hour for more money. Dirt must be all moved primarily. Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Excellent operator, equipped and thorough. Well worth it
Move soil from a pile of soil into skip
$150
Brisbane QLD 4007, Australia
11th Sep 2026
Need a 4 hours of labour to help move some soil into a skip. The mound is no more than 20 metre to the skip and is flat.
William was on time and reliable and completed task as required.
Help shovel and wheelbarrow sand
$250
City Beach WA 6015, Australia
11th Sep 2026
Help shovelling and wheelbarrow 5 cubic meters of sand from one pile into a yard less then 5m distance . 3 other people working just need another set of hands for 3 hrs labour
Great communications and also hard working thanks Juan
Move 5 m3 soil and mulch from kerb to backyard
$300
Riverstone NSW, Australia
10th Sep 2026
Job title: Move 5 m³ of soil & mulch from kerb to backyard – Riverstone I need someone to move approximately 5 m³ of landscaping material from the front/kerb of my property to the backyard in Riverstone NSW. Materials: * 2 m³ top-dressing soil * 1.5 m³ garden soil * 1.5 m³ pine bark mulch Access to the backyard is via the side of the house and includes around 7–8 steps, so a standard wheelbarrow may not be practical. Happy for you to use buckets, powered equipment, conveyor, mini loader where suitable, or another efficient method. The job is movement only — no spreading or landscaping required. The materials will be delivered and left at the front of the property. Please quote a fixed price for labour and any equipment required to move all 5 m³ to the backyard. Photos of the access can be provided. Flexible with date. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Cameron is an amazing guy, went above and beyond in completing the task, absolute joy to work with
Moving out old gravel and moving in new gravel beside a house.
$600
Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
9th Sep 2026
The task is to shovel fine gravel into a wheel barrow and move it to a trailer, wheel it up a ramp and tip in in the trailer. There would be 2 trailer loads. The trailer is then driven from Newtown to Highton, and wheel barrowed and dumper in the back yard. Wheelbarrow distances are all 30M. I would pay $40.00 per hour and I estimate the job wouold take 12 hours. I would pay an extra $120.00 if you could provide your own trailer. Weekend work is not a problem
Wyatt was keen to get the job done as I wanted it.
Moving dirt and rocks
$200
Balgowlah NSW 2093, Australia
8th Sep 2026
I need to move a pile of dirt and rocks from the front yard to the back. There are 3 steps to negotiate around the side and about 20m away. I estimate it will take 2 guys 1 day to do
Fantastic work. Thanks
Move 2 metres of garden soil
$200
Cleveland QLD, Australia
4th Sep 2026
Need 2m of soil cleared out of a garden bed and moved to directly to it in the adjacent garden bed. Clearing out one side of it be able to properly concrete in fence posts. See pictures. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Damian was awesome, great attention to detail and went the extra mile to make sure everything was done as we needed.









