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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
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Brisbane
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4.99
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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









