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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Sydney Northern Beaches

Thank you Jack for a great job. Tidy and efficient

Lay 20 square meters of turf and 1/2 cubic meter of soil

$300

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

Absolute super star. Thank you!

Move Garden soil

$350

got a difficult job done with no complaints recommend

Digging dirt

$250

Super nice dude & hard worker with no fuss

Labourer x 2

$400

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

$178 - $410

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$178

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$295

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$410

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Sydney Northern Beaches

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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

Labour work. Transfering dirt.

$350

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Labour work. Looking for someone to transfer dirt from the front yard to the back of the house with use of a wheel barrow. We will provid a wheel barrow. Dirt will be dropped at the top of the driveway you will need to use the wheel barrow to bring it down our sloped driveway through the side of our house to our garden. No steps involved.

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.

Hey Rick Im looking for someone to move some soil for turfing

$50

Bayview NSW, Australia

14th Nov 2025

moving a big pile of soil from one area t another eed some one who is used to manual work

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.

Labourer - help move soil for a few hours

$180

Narrabeen NSW, Australia

26th Oct 2025

Labouring Need one or two people to help move new soil from driveway to back of house. Hours 8-12 November 8th in Narrabeen

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

Labourer for shifting soil

$100

Freshwater NSW, Australia

13th Oct 2025

Helping me move soil from a pile into a garden using a wheelbarrow. Expecting it to be 3 hours work, I've got a shovel and wheelbarrow.

1 cubic ton of top soil to dress lawn approximately 20 stairs

$250

Frenchs Forest, New South Wales

7th Oct 2025

1 cubic metre of top soil to be carried up to backyard. Buckets and soil provided. Approximately 20 stairs to backyard.

1 Ton of top soil carried up to backyard 20stairs then spread out

$250

Frenchs Forest, New South Wales

7th Oct 2025

1 Ton of top soil to be carried up external stairs (Soil & buckets provided) Approximately 16 stairs then spread out/dressed

Remove Dirt

$220

Manly NSW 2095, Australia

21st Sep 2025

Dispose of approx 750L of dirt all collected together in a garden bag. You’ll need to shift the dirt (and bag) manually, unless you have a crane to lift it. I live in a townhouse that has direct street access up a small set of stairs.

They were on time and very polite.

Labourer - Digging soil + moving bricks

$300

Killarney Heights NSW, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Hi, need someone now (before 12pm start) to help me dig soil and move pebbles and transport in buckets or tubs to backyard, and soil yo skip via tight access and also move bricks and pavers from front yard of house to backyard.

Efficient and great at the work requested. Highly recommended!