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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Canberra
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Soil removal
$800
Thank you Peter for a great job. The mulch was spread as requested. Peter was very punctual, very pleasant to work with, great communication in the offer and completion stages. Thanks Marea
Spread 5 cubic metres of mulch
$300
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
Great and professional
2 guys with wheelbarrows to help move garden bed to skip bin
$300
Arrived in time and perfect work - thank you!
Dirt and rubble 2-3 cubic meters
$500
Yuan and Merrick are good honest workers, easy to get on with and very willing to take instructions. I would definitely use them again
Digging to 50cm (approx) & moving dirt
$300
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Canberra
$130 - $396
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$130
median
$200
high
$396
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Canberra
based on 54 reviews
4.93
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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
Remove 50mm topsoil from 3 blocks. Transport soil to back yard
$300
Throsby ACT, Australia
30th Jan 2026
Remove top layer grass and 50mm soil Transport excessive soil to back yard 3 blocks in total as shown in the picture Block 1: 3.5m x 2.8m Block 2: 3.5m x 2.8m Block 3: 2.4m x 9.0m
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
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!
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









