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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Super nice dude & hard worker with no fuss

Labourer x 2

$400

Thomas did a great job shifting soil. The weather was far from perfect with an increasing amount of rain- however Thomas persevered! I would definitely use Sergio and the team again. Thank you,

Labourer - soil moving

$300

Awsome work quick to reply and get the job done very happy

Moving soil to make access for skip

$150

The best and hardest worker I've seen on airtasker. Turned up on time. Stayed till the job was done. No complaints. Thanks Jesse.

Load skip bin with top soil

$120

It was hard and dirty work and Viljo was up to the task.

Move dirt around. Will pay hourly rate.

$40

Would recommend

Help dig out rock

$480

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Sydney Northern Beaches

$178 - $410

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$178

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$290

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$410

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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 Sydney Northern Beaches

Move soil from bulk bags into back garden beds (wheelbarrow job)

$280

Warriewood NSW 2102, Australia

1st Apr 2026

Scope of work: • Load soil from 3 bulk bags into a wheelbarrow. Each bag is 1 square metre. • Transport it ~20 metres down the side of the house (includes a few small steps/level changes) • Fill two raised planter boxes with the 2 bags of garden mix • Use turf underlay bag of soil to fill/level a low/dip area in the garden Access / conditions: • Path is a bit tight and includes some steps, so it’s manual wheelbarrow work (not machine access) • I’ll be there to direct Tools: • I have 1 wheelbarrow available and a shovel if needed • Ideally bring your own shovel/wheelbarrow if you have one (will make it faster) • Looking for someone reasonably fit and used to manual work Ideally Thursday 2nd of April

Keanu was awesome. Super nice guy, efficient, got the job done with no hassle at all – would highly recommend to anybody else.

Moving deco granite to rear garden

$450

Allambie Heights NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Move approx 2 tonnes of deco granite from front driveway to backyard. Approx 55 paces. Includes stairs. Manual carry required.

Incredible job and great work

Carry garden soil to garden beds

$160

Allambie Heights NSW 2100, Australia

24th Mar 2026

4 hours @ $40 per hour. Load, lift and carry garden soil to garden beds. Not the whole bulka bag obviously, only what is achievable in the 4 hour period. 24 stairs maximum, with lower garden bed 15 stairs. See photos

Andrius has a solid work ethic and great positive attitude. His communications were excellent. Make sure you book him in.

Move river pebbles from side path into 1-tonne bag - Belrose

$475

Belrose NSW, Australia

24th Mar 2026

Need 1 or 2 reliable, detail-oriented people to move river pebbles from a side path into a 1-tonne bulk bag. The job is in Belrose. The path is approximately 10m long x 1–1.5m wide. The surface pebbles can likely be collected by hand and bucketed into the bag, but once the top layer is removed, the deeper pebbles will need to be hand-picked and washed to remove dirt before being bagged. This is not just a quick shovel-and-go job. I need someone who can work with care and attention to detail so the pebbles are kept as clean as reasonably possible and obvious leaves/debris are avoided. Looking for someone who can start Wednesday (today) from 8am or later, or alternatively on Saturday or Sunday. The job must be fully completed by Sunday afternoon at the latest. Please only respond if you are genuinely available within that timeframe and comfortable with detailed manual work. Please quote your total fixed price for the full job, let me know whether you think it is best suited to 1 person or 2 people, your estimated time to complete it, and confirm that you are comfortable with the hand-picking, washing and detail side of the job.

Help move 14 bags of stones

$200

Allambie Heights NSW 2100, Australia

12th Mar 2026

We have builders coming tomorrow at 7am and they need access to where the bags of stones are. Pics below. There are some loose stones to shovel too.

Awesome help! Hard worker and pleasant to work with.

Please help move 1.5 cubes of soil down a couple flights of stairs

$300

Avalon Beach NSW 2107, Australia

5th Mar 2026

Need someone strong to move 1.5 cubes of soil down 2 flights of stairs for a garden bed :)

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

Move one tonne of pebbles from driveway to garden

$350

Seaforth, New South Wales

24th Feb 2026

Move a tonne of pebbles from driveway to garden - PRICE NEGOTIATBLE

Punctual, efficient and responsible. Thank you

Transfering dirt from front to the back of house

$300

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Looking for someone to transfer dirt from the front yard to the back of the house with use of a wheel barrow. Total amount of dirt is 12 tones. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Landscape Labour $/hr

$175

Forestville NSW, Australia

5th Feb 2026

Moving soil stock piled from one area of the backyard to another. Preparation to lay down turf

Hi, we need a minimum of two labourers to shovel and move soil.

$600

Scotland Island NSW 2105, Australia

31st Jan 2026

excavated soil needs to be relocated from rear of house to the front of the house via the steps at the side. I can pick up workers at 7:45am from Church Point Wharf and return at 5pm. Drinks and water provided, byo morning tea, snacks, lunch.

Move a big pile of soil to flatten out a section across a fence

$150

North Narrabeen NSW, Australia

19th Jan 2026

A laborer to move a pile of soil maximum 12 m to level out across a fence line, photo shows the end of fence. That’s final destination . (There is a green weed across the top but should not hinder the work) Probably take 1 fit energetic person 2 -3 hours Need to bring own spade and metal rake

Soil to be turned and cleaned

$300

Collaroy NSW, Australia

8th Jan 2026

8m by 3m, use to be veggie patch, the soil needs to be turned and cleaned. There is some small cinder blocks across the middle - these do not need to be removed, soil can be placed on top. It would be best to use a Mini Skid Steer Loaders if it could fit down the access path. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move 3 cub metres bark chip to garden beds

$250

Seaforth NSW, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Moving 3 cubic metres of bark chip from driveway to garden beds up a path in wheelbarrow. Up to 50 metres and up a slight slope. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

A true lifesaver - thank you

Move some cobblestone from front yard

$100

Beacon Hill NSW 2100, Australia

12th Dec 2025

I need to move 10m2 of cobblestone pavers from front yard to back yard. You will need a wheelbarrow. It needs to be moved 50 metres

Courteous and professional

Remove concrete paver rubble.

$200

Seaforth NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2025

We have around 1.5 cubic metres of broken up concrete paving rubble at front of house, about 12 metres from front gate. Will need rubble removed and concrete path swept to remove and rubble dust. Easy access from street. Morning preferred.

Excellent experience, great communicator, punctual and work carried out efficiently- would highly recommend.

Labourer to help move garden soil from kerb to planter boxes

$150

Seaforth NSW, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

Need garden soil (1.7 m3) carried in buckets from kerb to planter boxes. Distance is 30 mtrs and up 15 stairs

Josh is excellent to deal with. He’s polite, hardworking and a pleasure to be around. He worked through 34 degree heat carrying soil to get my job done. Highly recommended.

Digging clay and moving rocks from garden beds

$300

Newport NSW, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Digging clay and moving rocks from existing garden beds so they can be renewed

Ben and his team worked extremely hard to complete the heavy job. They were easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to ensure that I was happy with the finished project. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for someone who is reliable and hard working . As an older female it is hard to know who to trust when you employ someone from AirTasker so I was very happy to have found him.

General Labourer - moving soil

$10

Wheeler Heights NSW 2097, Australia

18th Oct 2025

I need garden soil moved from front yard to rear. Less than 2m.cu. I have wheel barrow and shovel. Need done Sunday or Monday

Nice guy. Hard worker. Highly recommend.

Labourer needed - moving rubble & garden waste into skip bin provided

$450

Collaroy Plateau NSW, Australia

14th Oct 2025

Needing all pictured debris and shrubbery cleared and moved into a skip bin (skip bin provided). Will need x2 people as some things are quite heavy.

Really efficient workers and lovely people. Got the job done fast without any dramas