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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Canberra

Jay communicated with me very well. He went above and beyond with the task and listened and completed everything perfectly. I will definitely have him back for more work.

Labourer to remove soil

$180

Prompt assistance

Wheelbarrow dirt

$500

What an awesome guy! Turns up on time & helps out even more than expected.

Move concrete rubble to skip in the driveway

$200

Brilliant. Communicated well, came when he said he would, went over and above and did the job exceeding my expectations.

Help lay out rolls of turf

$80

Marc worked really hard on a demanding job. He is a good guy, polite, and was flexible with everything. I'd recommend using his help.

Help with shoveling and moving gravel.

$200

Friendly, helpful and finished the task efficiently and effectively.

Help with my garden

$150

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

$127 - $388

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$127

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$200

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$388

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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 Canberra

Move approximately 1.5 cubic metres of gravel wthin property

$200

Fraser ACT 2615, Australia

20th Nov 2025

1,5 cubic metres of Gravel needs to be moved from side of property to the front of the property using a wheelbarrow

Skid Steer Loader and Operator for levelling the side of my house

$500

Campbell ACT, Australia

19th Nov 2025

SSL and operator wanted for ~2 hours. Job is to level the space down the side of my house (area is 2 X 15 metres). Removal of the top 50mm of soil/pebbles and removal of that material from the site.

Remove soil

$80

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

18th Nov 2025

Remove soil from backyard

Just my kind of person.Great bloke with great personality!He came,he saw,he conquered.Mission accomplished. My go to person from now on if I need stuff taken away.

Move 113 rolls of turf from street to back of house

$400

Red Hill ACT 2603, Australia

13th Nov 2025

I have 113 rolls of turf that need to be moved approximately 75m from the street to the back of a house. They each weigh approximately 12kg and can be carried or pushed in a wheelbarrow. There’s 12 low-rise stairs to go up which you can push a wheelbarrow over.

Very fast worker. Got the job done as expected in less time than expected.

Remove soil

$100

Charnwood ACT 2615, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Remove box trailer of soil and make ground level to land scape

Remove and dispose of dirt and pavers

$450

Kambah ACT 2902, Australia

12th Oct 2025

We have what used to be a sandpit and raised garden bed in the back yard. I'm after someone to remove the dirt etc and level it out so we can just grass over the top. Access is the only problem as we only have a small gate to get through. See photos

Jai was easy going and did a good job

Labourer to help shovel and wheelbarrow sand into skip bin

$35

Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

7th Oct 2025

We are resurfacing two tennis courts and will need assistance shovelling and wheelbarrowing the old tennis court surface (sand) and emptying into a skip bin. Work also available on the Saturday. Price on the task is per hour.

Clear up soil & dirt

$40

Hughes ACT, Australia

4th Oct 2025

Clear up all soil & dirt as in the pic

Bobcat to move boulders

$75

Tuggeranong ACT 2902, Australia

1st Oct 2025

Three boulders weighing approx. 333kg each to move 4 metres.

Labourer to shovel and empty wheelbarrows of sand

$30

Griffith ACT 2603, Australia

20th Sep 2025

We are resurfacing two tennis courts for a tennis club and will need someone to help shovel the existing tennis court surface into a wheelbarrow and empty into a skip bin. Will pay per hour.

Labour extra hand to move soil and mulch

$250

Mawson ACT, Australia

19th Sep 2025

Help my husband move 8.5 cubic metres of soil and mulch. Manual job to fill wheelbarrow to move soil from front of the house to backyard. No gardening experience required. We have 2 wheelbarrows + 2 shovels

Excellent help moving 8.5 cubic metres of soil and mulch off the street and into the garden. Eddie’s a very hard worker, highly recommend

Labourer Needed: Move Soil (Equipment Provided)

$200

Campbell ACT, Australia

24th Aug 2025

Help Shifting Soil - Wheelbarrow & Shovels Provided. Job: Move Soil from Pile to Garden Beds.

Level out 20sqm Backyard

$100

Watson ACT 2602, Australia

15th Aug 2025

I have a 4mx5m section of my backyard I need leveled out, don't need it laser level, but it needs to be flattened out. Area is just grass and dirt, and the dirt is pretty easy to dig.

Removal of approximately 4 cubic meters of soil

$500

Macarthur ACT 2904, Australia

30th Jul 2025

A 2 cubic M heap and some leveling and removal of soil out of the front garden

Move Spa 15 metres.

$300

Monash ACT, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

I have had a spa delivered to my backyard however it is in the wrong position. I need it moved about 15 metres onto a concrete slab. (Note move will be a cross grass) Spa is 450kg and on wood blocks ready to be underslung if required. Looking to have it moved ASAP.

On time, punctual and got a tricky job completed without issues. Thank you

Move a pile of woodchip by barrow from front to backyard

$150

Calwell ACT, Australia

17th May 2025

A large pile of wood-chip needs to be barrowed from the front of the house into the backyard. Access straight through the carport/garage. Put into barrow and dump into backyard. No raking or anything. A straight up task.

Very good job done and on time

Top soil laid, grass aerated, grass seed applied to lawn

$250

Curtin ACT, Australia

24th Apr 2025

Collect top soil Aerate the existing grass Scatter top soil and grass seed

Needs remove Mixed soil

$100

Taylor ACT 2913, Australia

24th Apr 2025

Need to remove 2-3 cubic meters soil mixed with concrete and gravels

Soil removal

$100

Downer ACT, Australia

17th Apr 2025

Remove a pile of clay soil from the front curb, has a few roots but mostly large clumps of clay.

Move pile of dirt

$100

Higgins ACT, Australia

8th Apr 2025

I need a pile of dirt moved from my driveway and distributed across my lawn. The dirt is on my driveway next to the 30m front lawn where it needs to go. My wheel barrow is broken so one will be needed for the task.