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"Jay arrived on time and did a good job wedding our yard. He was friendly and communicated well. "
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"Alex was on time, professional and courteous. He completed my job for me effortlessly. Highly recommend."
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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 - $315
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$150
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$200
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$315
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Brisbane
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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
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
Move top dressing soil
$200
Herston QLD, Australia
22nd Oct 2025
I need help to move 1m3 of top dressing from driveway to back lawn. (Distance to back lawn about 45m)
Shovel and move dirt in backyard
$300
Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia
20th Oct 2025
We need to shift 1 m3 dirt from side of yard to backyard. Once this has been shifted, we need circa 1 m3 cracker dust moved from front to backyard. There are 11 low profile stairs to climb in the backyard before the material can be dumped.
Prompt and professional. We absolutely use these guys again.
Remove soil and rocks from garden bed
$250
Bardon QLD, Australia
4th Oct 2025
Remove soil and rocks from garden bed
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.
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
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.









