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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Canberra

Great work and communication

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

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$396

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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

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