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"Dan did a cracking job tidying the garden. Excellent attention to detail and great comms the whole time. The yard looks ..."
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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
high
$390
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Canberra
based on 55 reviews
4.95
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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!









