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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Brisbane

Fantastic job, lovely guy and very efficient!

Remove dirt and sticks

$150

Brenda and the team completed the job fast and effectively. She communicated the progress very clearly and I knew what was going on the whole time

Remove clean, discard and tidy area

$750

Pita did a great job. Quick and clean. Nice guy. Highly recommended.

Soil removal

$120

Nick was a fantastic, hard worker who got stuck in and did it all to a high standard

Garden - moving soil down backyard

$264

Prompt and hardworking. I would highly recommend Kevin for any labouring tasks you have.

Move 4m3 of Crusher dust

$200

Turned up on time and worked solidly!

Moving 4m3 of soil by hand from our back yard to the front yard.

$200

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Brisbane

$150 - $310

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$150

median

$210

high

$310

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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 in Brisbane

Remove soil and rocks from garden bed

$250

Bardon QLD, Australia

4th Oct 2025

Remove soil and rocks from garden bed

Earth moving

$600

Red Hill QLD 4059, Australia

3rd Oct 2025

Remove and dispose 30 cm layer of soil - this to prepare for gravel . Area is approx 30 sqm. Small bob cat or dingo required/

Gardener needed, to move pile of dirt back on plants

$200

Teneriffe QLD, Australia

24th Sep 2025

Needing pile of dirt put back on plants where digger out and flatted pile of dirt and to put abit of taupe down

Remove Soil and Gravel From Planter Box

$1,000

South Brisbane QLD, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

We require the decorative stones and soil to be removed from a planter box. Approximately 6m long x 50cm x75cm deep. Soil and gravel to be taken out and stored beside planter box (gravel and soil in seperate buckets). Planter boxes to be clean of all dirt and stones after completion and hosed out. Steel caps and hi vis will be required. Buckets and or horticulture bags will be supplied to store the material. Removal only.

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

Move pavers and rocks to back yard. Stairs involved.

$100

East Brisbane, Queensland

21st Sep 2025

Move the stones and pavers to back yard up a flight of stairs and path. Approx 1 hour

A good work ethic and polie.

Move earth and flatten for paving

$500

Windsor QLD 4030, Australia

16th Sep 2025

I want to pave the dirt area (about 1m X ?8m). Just need to move all the dirt and flatten

Francis was great and the work was done well.

Scrape soil off the concrete with bobcat or kanga

$350

Albion QLD, Australia

15th Sep 2025

Hi we have soil and sticks on the top of concrete because it hasn’t been used in a long time. I need someone with a small bobcat or kanga to skim the top off. wouldn’t take long with a bobcat

Need 2 or 3 people to move one panel 130m

$100

Red Hill QLD, Australia

11th Sep 2025

Have one panel weighing approximately 80kg, need it walked or rolled onto our property via the adjacent property to our rear so that we can get it into our backyard

Responded immediately, was on site 30 minutes later, job done efficiently and to an above average standard, wouldn’t hesitate to use him again, 10/10

Remove soil mound from front yard

$250

New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

6th Sep 2025

As pictured, need a few mounds of soil removed. Soil needs to be removed to ground level. Easy access through front gate of yard. You must have your own shovel, wheelbarrow, and trailer to take to the tip. I have waste vouchers.

Professional and clear communication.

Move 1.5m3 pebble rock

$300

Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Move 1.5m3 pebble rock from driveway to backyard down stairs case. No wheelbarrow space have to use buckets. Place to marked location in backyard

Very diligent and great communication. The work was completed to a high level. Definitely recommend Shaun.

2 cubic metres at ground level removed

$200

Hendra QLD, Australia

2nd Sep 2025

Good access, needs a bobcat or combo. Lift and remove soil.

Dirt removal

$450

Morningside QLD, Australia

27th Aug 2025

Removal of approx 1m3 of soil Soil is on top of concrete and 2 large pots

Klaus was amazing Perfect communication Did the job straight away and went above and beyond to complete it to a high standard Definitely recommend anyone to use Klaus

Soil levelling with digger

$400

Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

Need someone to level approx 40 cubic metres of soil with a digger.

2 x landscape Labourer’s $200 each , pushing and. Moving wheelbarrows

$400

Newmarket QLD 4051, Australia

15th Aug 2025

Have a machine digging a trench for drainage, will need to shovel and move excess dirt then wheelbarrow drainage gravel and course sand back. Must be physically fit 8am-1pm all tools provided

Soil removal

$200

Auchenflower QLD, Australia

14th Aug 2025

approx 1.7 cubic meters of soil, clay and small pebbles to be dumped

Wheel barrow dirt for this afternoon new farm

$200

New Farm QLD, Australia

14th Aug 2025

Wheel barrow dirt down a ramp into a bin

Awesome work, did a great job and smashed it

Labouring - Shoveling and removal of crusher dust in my backyard

$200

Hendra QLD, Australia

10th Aug 2025

Removal of artificial grass. Have hired a skip and require a labourer to assist me with the job.. The bedding is crusher dust, reasonably easy to break up with crowbar(got the tools) Hired a skip for loading and disposal. Job is at back of house, skip at front..

Soil/gravel removal

$1,500

East Brisbane QLD, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Looking for the best option to have soil/gravel removed. The soil can be used for landfill or recycled and the gravel is perfectly usable. Needing done this week and access will be easy as rear fence will be removed so trucks/dingos can get straight in.

Very professional and went the extra mile.