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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

median

$200

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

Labourer-garden/moving soil

$150

Langwarrin VIC 3910, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Seeking someone to help move soil/dirt from rear garden to front garden. Will be someone here overseeing it, just need another set of hands to help with the lifting. 2-3 hours work max This Saturday

Move 3m/3 of dirt 20m

$200

Arcadia Vale NSW 2283, Australia

6th Oct 2026

To move 3m/3 of soil 20m from a garden bed.

Bobcat driver with License

$1,500

Somerville VIC 3912, Australia

6th Oct 2026

To resurface a stone driveway and knock over some fences and trees and move into a pile. I can hire a bob cat or if you have your own that’s fine. Will pay more if you have your own.

Mini Bobcat , ground leveling 1 hr of job

$100

Mount Colah NSW 2079, Australia

6th Oct 2026

If you're around Mount Colah area and have a mini Bobcat, need your 60 mins for a quick leveling job. May need again one more time in future

Move 6 cubic meter of soil into frontyard garden beds

$200

Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia

6th Oct 2026

I'm looking for someone to fill our front yard garden beds with approximately 6 cubic meters of soil. The soil will be delivered and tipped directly into the front yard , so there is only a very short distance to move it. I will schedule the soil drop-off based on your availability this week or early week. A shovel and wheelbarrow will both be provided on-site if required

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.

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

Move dirt

$500

Mount Cotton QLD 4165, Australia

27th Sep 2026

We need 5 cubes of dirt moved from the front verge to the back yard. Distance from verge to backyard point is 50 meters. Thank you

Would definitely use again , polite , punctual extremely hardworking.

Move Dirt with Wheelbarrow Gisborne

$400

Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

26th Sep 2026

I need approximately 4 Cubic Metres of compost /dirt wheelbarrowed to the back fence line of our property, to build a new garden bed in Gisborne. Date either Wed 30th, Thurs 1st Oct or Fri 2nd. Our yard is on a slope and you’ll be moving it down hill (But bringing the empty barrow back up). I’ve done it myself and it’s approx 40 loads and would take you approx 6 /6.5 hours. I have the shovel and the wheelbarrow. You’ll need to be relatively fit!

Had a terrific experince with Tom and his team. They finished very very quickly. It was like they were never here

Removal of dirt

$250

Barwon Heads VIC 3227, Australia

26th Sep 2026

Removal of the dirt seen in the photos. I can help shovel it onto your trailer.

Great job. Arrived on time with great service.

Move Timber piles

$100

Bellbowrie QLD 4070, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Move these two piles of timber and other things 50 meters to a new location and stack them.

He was fantastic, great to deal with and did an excellent job will hire again!

Moving concrete on wheelbarrow

$10

Smithfield NSW 2164, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Pouring small slab so looking for someone to help out with ONLY moving concrete in a wheelbarrow. Must be physically strong and willing to work.

Dylan was really really good. Came on time, did what he needed to do and also offered to do other stuff. Will definitely hire him again for sure.

Shifting soil and pebbles

$200

Carina QLD 4152, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

I have 3 m cubed of pebbles being delivered Wednesday and need them barrowed from the front yard to the side of the house which is downhill so you'd be heading back up hill with an empty barrow. It's not too steep, 2m fall from front to back. If time permits I also need the crappy top soil from the front yard scraped back ready for some nice soild and grass, that's 2.8x 10m would like 75mm scraped. 4 hours work, $50 an hour and can pay extra if time goes over Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Super hard working, Majella just ripped in and worked 2 times as hard as another young fella I’d hired!