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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Canberra

I was very happy with the work Luke did - a tidy job. I can recommend Luke, and would use him again myself.

Help to move soil

$120

Excellent work. Showed up on time, did job to perfection. Industrious worker. Great communication.

Shift gravel from front of house to back yard

$275

Great work and communication

Soil removal

$800

Luke is the perfect Airtasker. Polite, prompt and fast, I’ll definitely seek out his help again in future.

Remove soil

$120

Shane did an amazing job moving our veggie gardens! We didn’t want to leave them behind at our old rental so Shane used his ute to move them plus a tonne of soil! Really appreciate the quick responses and efficiency. Cheers

Move garden beds from Fisher to Weston

$300

Great and professional

2 guys with wheelbarrows to help move garden bed to skip bin

$300

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

$130 - $390

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$130

median

$200

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$390

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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

Soil removal

$300

Dunlop ACT, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I need rocks moved to the side while the soil near the footpath is removed half a meter in, levelled enough to make way for a retaining wall later on. It should only take 1 to 2hrs. Starting this Saturday or from Monday, ending the work by Friday.

Stack wood

$150

Isabella Plains ACT, Australia

21st Apr 2026

I have approximately 2 tonne for firewood being delivered and I need it moved approximately 5 meters and stacked in location

Patrick turned up on time and completed the task quick and effective. Thank you

Bobcat. 4-6hrs work

$1,000

Lawson ACT, Australia

20th Apr 2026

General site clean up on sales suite site

Soil moved from driveway to backyard via gate

$300

Macgregor ACT 2615, Australia

19th Apr 2026

I will be getting approx 2.5 cubic metres of soil delivered to my front driveway. I need it to fill 2 new rectangle and 2 round beds in my backyard. Access to the back is via a standard size gate, which could be removed to allow a bit wider açcess.

Stack one tonne of firewood

$90

Holder ACT, Australia

18th Apr 2026

Stack one tonne of firewood - must be completed today.

Amazing job, so quick, super efficient and perfect outcome. Would highly recommend.

Moving firewood

$250

Mawson ACT, Australia

16th Apr 2026

We need three tons of firewood moved from the driveway into our shed. It is flat, and the wood will need to be moved about 30m.

Greg is an excellent worker, lovely guy, and very multiskilled. He is communication was great and he was very flexible as well as being great value and very efficient. We will definitely be using him again.

Help with concreting

$100

Franklin ACT, Australia

7th Apr 2026

No more offers please. I will go with the ones I already have. I will be getting a delivery of concrete (half a cubic meter) and need help wheelbarrowing it from the truck to the slab (about 10 meters). Hopefully will only take an hour. If longer I will pay for another hour.

Spreading five cubic metres of soil over a lawn

$200

Curtin ACT, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

We are planning to have approximately five cubic metres of soil delivered to spread over both our front and back yards to a depth of around 5cm as topsoil. We need someone to help us with moving the soil.

To spread a crushed brick in the garden

$300

Florey ACT, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

I have a pile of crushed brick in the garden, roughly 1m3. The job is to top up over the existing layer of crushed brick, roughly 20-30sqm.

Tyson was great. He worked hard and completed the job under two hours. It would probably take me a couple of days to do it myself.

Soft layer of soil about 10cm removed and replaced with other soil

$450

Lyons ACT, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I am laying turf and need to remove a thin layer of soil at my place at Lyons and have it removed and take to a house at wanniassa and left there and then back to Lyons to spread the underlay soil. It is small flat area with good access.

Helpful friendly reliable

Spread mulch and gravel

$200

Kaleen ACT, Australia

29th Jan 2026

Spread 3 cubic metres of hardwood chip over garden, and spread 2 cubic metres of gravel besides some pathways Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Dan was polite, efficient and a good communicator. Very happy with the job he did.

Taylor ACT move soil into backyard from above and spread flat

$200

Taylor ACT, Australia

25th Jan 2026

Soil is above on grass and fence has been taken off, need someone to move the soil into the backyard and to spread it evenly. Wheelbarrow is present but not a temper

Very happy with the completion, would definitely recommend

Supply and spread 10 cubic metres of pine chips.

$2,000

Theodore ACT, Australia

23rd Jan 2026

Supply 10 cubic metres of pine chips (currently $94 a metre retail) Spread the pine chips on a nature strip

Jamie completed the task as required on time. He is friedly and approachable with a no nonsense approach.

Collect & Unload 0.5m3 Soil from CSG (2 hours)

$200

Ngunnawal, Australian Capital Territory

4th Jan 2026

TRAILER REQUIRED 2 hours of work 1. Meet me at Canberra Sand and Gravel in Mitchell 2. Wait with me while CSG staff load 0.5m3 soil into your trailer 3. Drive to my house in Ngunnawal 4. Help me shovel the soil into 40L flexi tubs and help me transport them to the backyard and empty them (via the side gate) 5. Repeat

Bobcat 2-3 hours in a front yard

$500

Canberra ACT, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

2-3 hours in a front yard to remove old grass, photinia bush and old garden beds

Small excavator and operator needed

$600

Pearce ACT 2607, Australia

23rd Dec 2025

Small excavator and operator required to move a soil ramp and spread top soil.

Manual labour

$200

Evatt ACT, Australia

10th Dec 2025

Move around 3 m3 of dirt and 0.5 m3 of gravel from the front of the house to the back and lift it up 1m by hand. Transport between front and back is in a wheelbarrow that I have available. Distance is around 30m. The gravel and dirt goes on the 1.2 m raised garden bed that needs to be moved manually. Assuming around 3-4h of work.

Great service. All done on time and as agreed on.

Move soil to new garden bed

$100

Charnwood ACT, Australia

7th Dec 2025

Need soul moved from existing garden bed to new garden bed (it won’t fill the new garden bed). I have a wheely garden waste thing that the soil can be moved with

Sand unloaded into buckets and carried about 15m and spread over Lawn

$150

Melba ACT, Australia

24th Nov 2025

I need sand spread over a lawn to level it out. Will need to be shovelled into buckets and carried about 15m to tip out. Sand will be in a trailer. There is a bit of a slope and 3 steps to go up for one section.

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

Tom was prompt ,worked very efficiently & did a great job!