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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Brisbane

Super star. Very efficient Will employ again soon!

Wheel barrow rocks and soil from driveway to back yard/creek

$250

Did a great job. Very efficient and fast. Would happily recommend.

Wheelbarrow 3 cubic metres of soil

$150

Best guys ever turned up on time and perfect job

Move 3 cubic meters pebbles

$300

Hey - just want to say a big thank you for an excellent job. Appreciate the long day and all of your hard work.

Move soil 3m3

$300

Fantastic job. Highly recommend!!!!

Soil/Small rocks removal

$150

Dave was awesome

1-1.5 cubic meter of topsoil to be removed

$100

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

$150 - $321

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$150

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$200

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$321

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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

Help me move gravel

$35

New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Help move gravel $35/hr

Moving 2mtrs gravel from front footpath to the back

$140

New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

18th Dec 2025

moving gravel Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Very happy with the great help I received today. Cheerful and hard working.

Moving soil and levelling lawn

$200

Wilston QLD, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Looking for someone to move 2 cubic metres of sandy soil from the front yard to the back yard (approximately 20m, flat/slightly downhill pathway). Then the soils needs to be spread across 50m2 of lawn and the yard levelled using a levelling rake. Wheelbarrow, shovel and levelling rake supplied if needed. The job can be done at any time of day to escape the heat. Cheers

Move soil and lawn levelling

$200

Wilston QLD 4051, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Looks for someone to move 2 cubic metres of sandy soil from the front yard to the back yard (approximately 20m, flat/slightly downhill pathway). Then the soils needs to be spread across 50m2 of lawn and the yard levelled using a levelling rake. Wheelbarrow, shovel and levelling rake supplied if needed. The job can be done at any time of day to escape the heat. Cheers

Move pavers from front of house to down back 50 m with wheelbarrow

$100

Bardon QLD 4065, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Move pavers from front to back of house using wheelbarrow. It is downhill. Distance about 50 m. Pavers are heavy 400 mm x400 mm x 40 mm

Labour and Pumping Truck Help

$350

Ascot QLD, Australia

16th Dec 2025

Hello, we have a screed pump to pump material to the backyard to back fill a retaining wall. Looking for someone to manage the hose and backfill the wall. It's expected to take all day from 7am to 1pm. Thanks Tim

Came and got the job done.

Move a concrete Buddha

$100

Bardon QLD, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

I need the concrete Buddha moved from the garden to the footpath. It is about 20m and up 6 steps, all outdoors. I have a pad ready for it

Fast, friendly service, got it done!

Move sand and rocks

$200

New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

2nd Dec 2025

Delivery of sand and rocks arrives at 9am so hoping to be here no later than 9.30am. Job is to wheel barrow sand and rocks up our side path and move it up to our dump spot in our garden so we can move it into its proper place. Distance: about 40m moving distance. 1/3 m3 sand 1/2 m3 rocks Wheel barrow and shovel provided Photos show Driveway is where it gets delivered the path is where to travel up The dirt is where it’ll be dropped (off the deck).

Amazing work Smashed it, on time and great guy. Thanks heaps!

Moving earth from front of house to back and flattening down

$500

Morningside QLD, Australia

30th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to move two pikes of mud from front of house to the back yard. Only clearance of 80cm either side of the house so limited machinery access. Looking for someone that can move the earth and help compact it down please. Photos of mud piles and area for dropping in back yard attached.

Perfect thanks so much for all your help. You are a legend x

Labourer MORNINGSIDE 4 Hours

$170

Morningside QLD 4170, Australia

27th Nov 2025

Need a labourer for 4 hours 7am til 11am. FRI 28th. Working with others preparing a Basketball Court. General labouring, moving wheelbarrows of crusher dust, helping carry boxing for slab etc…

Worked really hard, arrived on time, would use again! Thanks Dan!

Move turf into skip

$100

Grange QLD 4051, Australia

25th Nov 2025

Shovel this pile of turf into the skip. Skip located adjacent to pile on verge. See images. Turf clumps have been dug out by digger - might be easy enough to move by hand.

Great job! Thanks ☺️

Move soil short distance

$150

Kelvin Grove QLD, Australia

13th Nov 2025

We are doing some landscaping and soil has been placed in the wrong place. Need moved short distance so it is out of the way. Must be completed 14/11/25 Max 2 hrs work

Pablo was efficient in doing the work requested and flexible with timing which was appreciated

Landscaping labour help digging out soil and prepping for gravel paths

$1,000

Red Hill QLD 4059, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Need help digging out soil, loading a skip and preparing for a gravel path.

Thanks Shaun good work.

Soil shifting

$150

Lutwyche QLD, Australia

12th Nov 2025

Having 7 cubic meters of underturf soil delivered. Need assistance wheelbarrowing into back yard (About 2-3 hours, will pay by the hour - $50 p/h).

Reliable and timely. Great help. Good guy.

Shovelling mulch, stones and cracker dust

$400

Bardon QLD, Australia

27th Oct 2025

5 cubic metres of mulch needs to be shoveled into our garden beds Less than 1 cubic metre of cracker dust needs to be shoveled down side of house and under front stairs. 1-2 wheelbarrows worth of stones to be shifted from under stairs to down side of house.

Alex and Selena were top shelf! Very efficient with an exceptional eye for detail. What a team! Highly recommend.

3m3 of 40mm to be moved with buckets

$400

Herston QLD, Australia

24th Oct 2025

3m3 of 40mm river rock to be moved from carport to side path of house not suitable for wheelbarrow so we need to use buckets needed to be done today

great quality worker will definitely use again

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!!

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

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.

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