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"Very friendly and helpful out the bulk waste out neat and tidy "
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Newcastle
Joe was super lovely & did a great job!
Move 80 bags of concrete
$150
Top bloke. Hard worker.
Move 2 cubic meters of garden soil
$150
Jesse did a great job. Would use again.
Move gravel
$50
Mathew arrived on time, was knowledgeable and capable and got the job done (moving dirt and painting a fence) Thankyou!
Shovel and move dirt
$200
Very helpful and so quick would hire again
Garden work
$160
Thank you. Great job. Prompt, fast and cleaned up after himself. Very impressed.
Dirt moved to skip bin
$200
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Newcastle
$100 - $303
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$100
median
$210
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$303
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Newcastle
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4.98
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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 Newcastle
Help assisting wheel barrowing of fill
$200
Minmi NSW 2287, Australia
10th Aug 2026
Just help me and another bloke barrow fill out back of property
Move Gravel from frontyard to backyard using wheelbarrow
$150
Eleebana NSW 2282, Australia
10th Aug 2026
We need someone to help us move pea gravel from frontyard to backyard and spread. This area is under 20 sqm and would take couple of hours. We are in process of cleaning up and preping the area.
Rocks moved
$100
Glendale NSW 2285, Australia
8th Aug 2026
Move rocks to back yard our wheelbarrow just broke and need done asap
Yard work (distributing top soil)
$100
Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia
7th Aug 2026
We have a large amount of top soil we need spread through the side gardens. It’s probably a couple hours of work. You will need a wheelbarrow (we don’t have one). Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Quick work and good communication, thanks Brett.
Need dirt shovelled
$50
Swansea NSW 2281, Australia
24th Jul 2026
I need about 8 wheelbarrows worth of dirt moved 4 metres.. no flattening out required.
Friendly and great job
Soil laid into new gardens
$500
Belmont NSW 2280, Australia
19th Jul 2026
Update; Job on hold for few weeks. I’m establishing new gardens, & need about 10-12 m3 of fresh garden soil transported by wheelbarrows full from the trailer on road down my backyard and tipped into fresh garden areas. It’s a Sloping backyard but not too steep and good access. Backyard area is about 28mtrs from the road. Otherwise if you have a narrow excavator, mini loader/dumper etc that you are able to bring & use, even a powered barrow - you’re welcome to. Gate opening for access is 1.1mtrs wide. Can post images tomorrow Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Move dirt/gravel from 2small raised gardenbeds2 back garden
$50
Lambton NSW 2299, Australia
12th Jul 2026
Move dirt/gravel from 2 small raised garden beds from my balcony to the back garden I have 15 stairs. $50 both the garden beds are already half empty
De mounding
$200
New Lambton NSW 2305, Australia
30th Jun 2026
Need some rocks and dirt pulled up
Move dirt
$200
Cameron Park NSW 2285, Australia
22nd Jun 2026
Help assist moving dirt to front
Large rocks moved around garden
$300
Charlestown NSW, Australia
31st May 2026
Large bush rocks to be moved around garden. I will direct. 2hr job at most
Andrew was fantastic. On time. Nothing was a hassle moved so many rocks in a short time. Highly recommended
Move 2T of 20mm gravel to backyard to finish off area
$200
Wallsend NSW, Australia
16th May 2026
Have had 20mm stone dropped off. Need it moved into the backyard and BBQ area finished. Stone shovels well. Ground is level. Shovels and barrow here.
Absolute legend. Got in and got it done. Exceptional. Highly recommended.
Extra help to tip a spa on its side
$100
Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
10th May 2026
I need someone strong to help tip a small spa on it side. I will fix a leak, then we drop it back down into position. Will take about an hour.
Excellent help, thank you.
Move sheets of tin from front yard to shed
$60
Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
7th May 2026
Move sheets of tin from front yard to shed area in backyard
Dirt and concrete moved from yard into trailer
$300
Kotara NSW, Australia
21st Mar 2026
Load dirt and concrete into separate trailers. Both taken from backyard to road, its a sloped block, will be pushing uphill on a driveway.
Harvey did a great job! Would use him again.
Labourer to move gravel down pathway
$100
Kilaben Bay NSW, Australia
11th Feb 2026
Use wheelbarrow to spread pile of gravel down pathway
A days labour - Tue 10th of Feb only
$250
Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia
3rd Feb 2026
We need two people to move 7 cubic metres of 10mm gravel from the front of house to backyard. Must be next Tuesday 10th of February only + 9 am start - full days work. $250 per person. Must be fit and able.
George is very affable bloke. He got stuck into it and knocked over the job quickly with his little loader. Very happy with the the result.
I need 1-2 cubic metres of garden soil removed.
$250
Mayfield East NSW, Australia
24th Jan 2026
I’ve need 1-2 cubic metres of soil removed from backyard. There is only side access to rear garden so will need to be wheelbarrowed out ( I have a wheelbarrow).
Clean up dirt run off from driveway
$400
Adamstown NSW, Australia
11th Jan 2026
After the heavy storm, a lot of dirt flowed from my property down onto the driveway onto the street at the bottom of the driveway. I need someone to shovel the dirt into a wheelbarrow. Take it 3 m put back up onto the property on the other side of the erosion. Matting has now been put down to stop it happening again.
Completed the task.
Wheel barrow soil from from front driveway to back yard garden beds
$150
Cardiff Heights NSW, Australia
16th Oct 2025
I need 3m2 of garden soil wheelbarrowed from my driveway to fill the garden bed in my backyard
Darren did a great job and what was asked for will hire again
Removal of soil
$9,999
Valentine NSW, Australia
29th Sep 2025
Scrapping 100ml of soil and small rock to be removed. Approx 55sqm in size. Small job- easy access.









