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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Brisbane Southside

Michael was excellent in his job. Arrived on time and finished everything as expected. Highly recommended.

Help removing soil pile from vacant land

$550

Maria was awesome! Super fast really nice and will be using her again for sure! You saved my weekend!

Move 2m3 of top soil

$200

Quick and dilligent

Spread and move topsoil

$200

Paul is a top bloke, will definitely recommend

Moving Crusher dust to backyard using wheelbarrow and spreading

$150

Good fellow having a go. Hard working and friendly guy. Will recommend him highly..!

Moving Top Soil to back yard using wheelbarrow and spreading

$120

Very happy with his work!

Spread 3m of topsoil

$200

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Brisbane Southside

$150 - $368

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$150

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$200

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$368

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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 Brisbane Southside

Move 1.5 m2 of dirt from front to backyard. Must have own wheelbarrow

$200

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia

24th Sep 2026

Manual labour moving dirt

Shifting soil and pebbles

$200

Carina QLD 4152, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

I have 3 m cubed of pebbles being delivered Wednesday and need them barrowed from the front yard to the side of the house which is downhill so you'd be heading back up hill with an empty barrow. It's not too steep, 2m fall from front to back. If time permits I also need the crappy top soil from the front yard scraped back ready for some nice soild and grass, that's 2.8x 10m would like 75mm scraped. 4 hours work, $50 an hour and can pay extra if time goes over Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: No

Move and spread soil

$800

Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia

13th Sep 2026

Looking for 2 labourers (or a small team) to relocate and spread approximately 10m³ of soil around my property in Yeronga. The soil is getting delivered on 17 September and needs to be moved by wheelbarrow and shovel to various locations including: Backyard lawn areas Front yard lawn area New garden beds General levelling and tidy-up Access is via side paths around the house. No machinery access, so this is a manual labour job involving wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes. Scope includes: Moving soil from stockpile locations Spreading and roughly levelling soil Filling nominated garden beds Leaving site tidy on completion I can show exactly where the soil is to be placed before work starts. Location: Yeronga, Brisbane.

Did a really great job. Thanks so much.

General labour help

$100

Kuraby QLD 4112, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Moving piles of pebbles into large skip bag in a small yard, will need wheel barrow.

Deliver and spread garden soil

$180

Eight Mile Plains QLD 4113, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Deliver and spread a cubic metre of premium garden soil. Garden beds are long and narrow (1-2 metres wide) along 2 sides of new granny flat, plus a 3m x 5m central bed alongside sloping driveway. Specify in quote the brand and grade of soil proposed (e.g. Nuway premium organic blend). Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move soil into garden beds

$500

Brisbane QLD 4110, Australia

27th Aug 2026

moving soil mound into garden beds Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Soil back fill

$800

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

I have 3 trucks (15 tones) or soil on site which is needs to be spread side of the house with small bobcat machine.

Break up clay soil with rotary hoe

$250

Annerley QLD 4103, Australia

18th Aug 2026

I’ve got a 45sqm area of compacted clay soil which needs to be broken up and turned over before laying new turf. Likely needs to be done with machinery. It doesn’t need to be removed from site.

Great working with Jared, knows his stuff when it comes to landscaping!

Earthworks in the backyard

$1,200

Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia

13th Aug 2026

The main priority is to level out a mound of dirt that is in the backyard leftover from a pool installation that we had done. My guess the pile is about 10-15 cubic metres. It is on the lowest level of the property shown in the attached photos. There are different levels to the property (1m drop each retaining wall) and there is a tight section past some steps. I think it is 1700mm at the post and 1400mm where the landing is in the photos. There is also a bit of a driveway as shown in the photos. The other items that we would like to get done, is to get ready for turf to be installed. We can do the final prep but just doing the bulks for us. Thinking it would require removal of say 50mm of the current ground and replace with a topsoil. - Top level (next to pool) - Take a slight cut to level out the land with any excess cut to go to the lower level. We have already removed the concrete that was there. - Lower level - distribute the soil pile across the lower level as best as possible. - Both levels - transfer undersoil turf from front of house to each level and distribute. We can get the soil and do any final levelling by hand. We are based at a private residence in Woolloongabba. Happy to do on an hourly rate

Amazing work thanks Sam

Shovel 10mm gravel

$300

Salisbury QLD 4107, Australia

13th Aug 2026

I have 3 cubic metres of gravel that needs transferring 20m away behind a retaining wall

Awesome bloke and easy to work with.

Move soil from back to front yard - (no machines)

$200

Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Need soil moved from front to back yard - roughly 3- 5m Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Awesome work

Screen and compact soil

$480

Brisbane QLD 4116, Australia

12th Aug 2026

Title: Screen soil, fill low areas & compact for future concrete slab — Calamvale Need an experienced earthworks contractor in Calamvale (4116) to: • Screen stockpiled soil on site to remove grass, roots and organic material • Use the good screened soil to raise and level low areas (keep fill ~500mm off the fence unless you advise otherwise on site) • Fill in layers with mechanical compaction of each layer — surface must be firm, level and ready for a future concrete slab • Remove and lawfully dispose of all vegetation, unsuitable soil and waste, and leave the site clean Please check on site whether the screened soil is OK as structural fill under concrete — if not, tell me what imported fill or extra work is needed and the cost. Quote a fixed all-inclusive price (labour, machinery, screening, compaction, transport, GST). Include your equipment, earliest start date, timeframe, experience, plus any exclusions. Photos attached — please review before quoting.

Moving crusher dust

$110

Tarragindi QLD 4121, Australia

11th Aug 2026

I need an airtasker to shovel crusher dust from the driveway to the back of the house. Approx 0.3m3. Own equipment required. Downhill with the load, up small incline on return. 2 stairs, one with 6 steps down and the other with 3 steps up.

Earth moving

$600

Brisbane QLD 4109, Australia

9th Aug 2026

Hi, I have approx 6‑8m³ of soil in front yard, need a bocat or excavator to move all to my backyard, no soil to be taken away, also rough level after moving.

Michael is great! Professional

Shift gravel from front to backyard

$300

Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Needing a pile of gravel moved from front yard, down side of house to backyard. Shovel and wheelbarrow provided. Building a caravan pad for unit on trailer being installed on Wednesday via crane. Must happen on Tuesday 4 August. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Strong communication, turned up on time, was super helpful and brought his own tools. Would recommend and hire again.

Move soil with wheel barrow about 20m away

$100

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia

1st Aug 2026

Hi, I need soil moved from the slab to the fron of the house. Aprrox 20 metres away. Might ake someone an hour or so to do. Theres some general picking up of soil on slab as well. Will require wheel barrow, shovel and steel caps.

Daniel was excellent to deal with, very pleasant on time and communicated well. Highly recommend 5*

Bobcat for construction waste

$200

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia

12th Jul 2026

Need Bobcat wet hire for 2 hours to fill up the bin

Dirt moved from one area to another.

$150

Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia

5th Jul 2026

Move mound of dirt from what location to nearby location . Can supply tools.

Wheelbarrow crusher dust from front to back yard

$100

Cannon Hill QLD 4170, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Using wheel barrows to move crusher dust from the front to back yard. Will need you for 2 hours. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Bobcat to move crusher dust

$300

Murarrie QLD 4170, Australia

25th Jun 2026

Moving crusher dust and gravel from the front yard to the back yard. Good access about 2.5m wide through the side fence. 5-6cm3 of crusher dust