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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

Phil was great to work with. Worked hard and got the job completed above expectations. Thank you!!

Remove Soil and Gravel From Planter Box

$1,000

Excellent worker highly recommend

Move Blue Stone Pitchers

$500

Very prompt and friendly, will definitely use again!

Soil removal

$150

Great communication, turned up quickly and worked at a cracking pace. Thanks Dean!

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

Bryce was amazing. He came exactly when he said he would and completed the job exactly as we wanted it. He is a great worker. I would highly recommend Bryce.

Put 3m of garden soil on garden beds

$350

Robert carried out all the elements of my task exactly as described with punctuality and professionalism.

General garden help

$250

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor

$130 - $340

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$130

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$210

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$340

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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

Garden bed

$80

Maddington WA, Australia

28th Feb 2026

1 trailer load (approx 6 wheelbarrow) compost spread evenly over garden bed area. Weed mat cut and distributed on first

Man and bobcat hire

$9,999

Craigie WA 6025, Australia

28th Feb 2026

level area and move dirt for backfill for landscaping

Need labour help moving dirt

$40

Bulimba QLD, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need a hard worker who is reliable to help dig and move soil. Happy to pay per hour - price is just an estimate. Have shovel and wheelbarrow here or you can bring your own.

Move soil from one place to another

$200

Old Beach TAS 7017, Australia

28th Feb 2026

I need the clean fill moved from one place into a turning circle

Cart wheelboroughs of soil - Escavator to fill

$240

Brighton East VIC 3187, Australia

27th Feb 2026

**Job must be done Monday 2nd March 8-11am** Cart loads of soil out to skip bin- an Escavtor will fill the wheelborough. This is a 2 man job and one man is already sorted alternating one electric and one manual wheel borough. After soil removed carting back the other way 2cubic meters of crushed rock and spread out. Escavator on site will fill wheelboroughs each way. Cart lengh approx 30m. Price offered per man. 3 hours @ $80ph

Cart electric wheel-borough of soil to skip bin

$480

Brighton East VIC, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Cart loads of soil out to skip bin- an Eacacator will fill the wheelborough. Ideally need two men, one electric and one manual wheel borough to remove excess soil from back yard through the house. After soil removed carting back the other way 2cubic meters of crushed rock and spread out. Eacacator on site will fill wheelboroughs each way. Cart load approx 30m. Price offered if per man. May hire as a duo or 2 separately Estimate 6 hours 7am to 2pm @$80ph $480pp

Move clean loose soil (2 metres) from one garden bed to another

$300

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

27th Feb 2026

I need someone to return a pile of loose clean dry dirt from one garden bed to another nearby bed. (about 8 feet away.) Soil being moved is being stored on a plastic tarp, resting on the first garden bed. (which is full and won't be touched) The soil is only from the white tarp up, so it is all at waist height. No digging or hard lifting as such. Simply need it moved across about eight feet and then distributed evenly in the vacant garden bed, which has had some water proofing work completed in it's base. Task is very simple for anyone who doesn't mind a small amount of physical labour. In fairness, I would estimate there is about 1.5 cubic metres of soil in all and it would take about 2 hours to move it. (I'd use a wheel barrow for sure) Picture 4 shows the two garden beds (before) the work was started - just so you can see the layout of the two garden beds. Tasker must supply own tools and leave the site very clean. Any spilt soil will need to be broomed up of course. Please ask any questions. (Could be done today if you are free before 5pm)

Rebate Push - Slab backfill with Bobcat

$500

Kalkallo VIC 3064, Australia

26th Feb 2026

Hi, I need a Bobcat operator to do a rebate Push at a site in Kalkallo where slab is done. Need to include crushed rock for rebate Push and also spread around the site and in driveway

I need help to spread gravel along a 16m path

$200

Elanora Heights NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I’m getting gravel delivered from ANL in a small truck and I need it spread out over the path Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Ryan is a charming young man who is dedicated to his work and is a professional

Garden work shovelling dirt into skip

$100

Brighton East VIC, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I need you to help me shovel dirt into a 2 m² skip. BYO shovel and large bucket or wheelbarrow. Basically just a labour job. Need it done today.

Zac was fantastic. Friendly, on time, and great communication throughout. He worked like an absolute machine for two hours straight moving dirt and heavy pavers without stopping. Genuine top bloke. Highly recommend.

Move dirt

$250

Mount Coolum QLD, Australia

24th Feb 2026

We have a trailer load of dirt to wheelbarrow and move off site

Brilliant ! Happy days

Shovel Sand into garden bed .

$600

Bayswater WA, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I need the sand that was removed for a new deck put into the garden bed. There is some rubble/bricks in the sand that will need to be collected and taken to the front of the home for our disposal. The area needs to be cleaned and old drain pipes etc to be removed and taken to the front of the home.

These guys were great they went beyond my expectation. They were friendly and came the day I put in the ad. Expect a great job done!

Move 1 cubic metre of stones and 1 cubic metre of soil

$200

Ardeer VIC 3022, Australia

18th Feb 2026

I have 1 cubic metre (minus a few wheelbarrow trips I've done myself) of garden stones and 1 cubic metre of soil in my driveway that I need to move into the garden (the stones) and split between two raised planters (the soil).

Fantastic! Excellent service and helpful advice (I DEFINITELY bought too many rocks for my garden). Highly recommend and would hire again myself.

Landscaping (wheelbarrow stones across property)

$250

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

17th Feb 2026

Cart white screening (stones) across property, in a team on site

On time, smart and hard working. Will happily work with Ethan again 👌

Collect a trailer load of soil and help move it to the garden

$200

Hamilton Hill WA, Australia

16th Feb 2026

There is a trailer load of landscaping soil 3minutes drive away from my house. It need to be collected, with your own car and with your own tow bar. It will need to be reversed into the driveway. Then shovelled into large buckets and taken through the garage via the house to the garden area. A wheel barrow may be too wide for the hallway (we can try). The soil is to fill up the new garden beds with steel edging. Good coffee and music supplied.

Great guy, great worker, excellent job. Hire him again any day

Spread some crushed rock down the side of my clinic

$150

Mornington VIC 3931, Australia

15th Feb 2026

I have had some crushed rock delivered to my clinic, I need it spread down the side of the clinic evenly and around the plants. I have done close to half of it but I am tapping out. Needs to be done and finished before 9am, or after 6pm.

Reliable, efficient and did a great job spreading crushed rock along the side of our clinic. Would use again.

Move 2 metres of mulch

$80

Berwick VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

I am getting some mulch delivered and I will need it moved from the driveway to the back yard. Approximately 15 metres. I have a wheelbarrow and shovel, or buckets if preferred.

I’m so happy with the job Chris did. He was he was fast, efficient, friendly and thorough. I highly recommend him and will definitely be calling on him again for my next project. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5 pallets of tiles moved from front yard to back yard.

$120

Heathmont VIC, Australia

13th Feb 2026

I have 5 pallets need moved to rear of house. Can be done via off road forklift or hand.

Amazing guy did a great job will definitely hire again thank you

Covering ground with Mulch and Pebbles

$40

Sandgate QLD 4017, Australia

11th Feb 2026

I need someone with wheelbarrow and fork to move and spread mulch and pebbles evenly around my backyard and front yard. There are some rough parts in the backyard and needs to be flattened by a shovel before spreading mulch. 4 cubic meters of mulch 1.5 cubic meters of pebbles

Thank you and your team for your work.

Level garden

$250

Mooloolah Valley, Queensland

9th Feb 2026

Spread sand to level garden 2 cubic metre

Always great to deal with