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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Ipswich

Brilliant tasker, went over and above! Thanks heaps Shane 👍

Remove excess topsoil with a few bits of concrete

$100

Awesome job done

Good quality garden soil

$100

Thanks Sam. Very prompt, polite and efficient. I would definitely recommend.

Move roughly 4 m3 of dirt to backyard

$140

Was on time put in hard work never stopped defs would use him again for sure

Wheel barrow sand into my back yard

$100

Great work by chris. Arrived when he said and completed the job with ease. Will use again

Earth/ rocks removal

$175

Chris was very puntual and worked very hard during the day

Wheel barrow material

$240

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

$125 - $300

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$125

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$200

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$300

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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 Ipswich

Remove soil from yard

$400

Augustine Heights QLD, Australia

13th Oct 2025

We have a pile of dirt (maybe 2 tonnes) that needs to be removed from the side of the house. There is access for a wheelbarrow to the side of the house. There is also a smaller pile of dirt out the front of the house that has easy access (this pile is maybe 0.5 tonnes).

Dirt and fill moved

$120

East Ipswich QLD, Australia

11th Oct 2025

Loading about 6 cubic metres of dirt and fill onto your own truck and delivery it to a property in Booval. Small truck required to navigate driveway at destination

Shovel 10 barrow loads of dirt

$150

Lowood QLD, Australia

24th Sep 2025

Shuffle dirt into a new garden bed

Great guy good job thanks

Lawn sand-levelling

$1,000

Ellen Grove QLD 4078, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

I have about 450m2 grass area I want to level with sand. I can order the sand mix delivered. Just need someone with (or who can hire) a dingo with spreader and level it all out for me. It's in two sections front and back yards about 200m2 each

Levelling dirt

$5

Barellan Point QLD, Australia

19th Sep 2025

Looking someone to level off the dirt in the backyard/move it and spread it.

Remove soil

$5

Forest Lake QLD, Australia

11th Sep 2025

Remove soil for us. Some have worms in it, some have some clay parts.

Bring garden soil and put it in the garden bed

$60

Ripley QLD 4306, Australia

31st Aug 2025

Raceview Sand & Gravel is 5 km away. Need to pick up 0.5m³ of soil (I will pay for the soil) and put it in the garden bed. You will need a wheelbarrow and shovels to bring the soil from the ute/trailer to the backyard. I suspect i will take around 2 hours

Move gravel

$100

Ripley QLD, Australia

9th Aug 2025

I need someone, preferably with a wheel barrow, to help me move gravel to the side of the house. It should take about 2 hours. $100 for the 2 hours Can pay more if it takes more than 2 hours

He got the job done, so really happy. He also came with a very short notice, which was good for me.

Spread and level soil 15m3 in backyard

$300

Spring Mountain QLD, Australia

20th Jun 2025

There is 15m3 garden soil in my backyard that needs to be spread and levelled.Probably a 45 mins to 1 hr job if you have bobcat or right equipment

Spread 10m3 of topsoil to around house. Tools provided Tools provided

$200

Doolandella QLD 4077, Australia

26th May 2025

X10m of topsoil has been delivered in the driveway and needs to be spread around side and back yard. Shovel, wheelbarrow and screed provided.

Justin had a great attention to detail and communicated well.

Remove soil and rocks, dig where required and level the soil

$380

Spring Mountain QLD, Australia

23rd May 2025

Pile of dirt is at the front yard that needs to be removed and the soil needs to be levelled. soil and rock needs to be removed. Dig some rocks were required and then level the ground in the backyard all soil to be remote and the land to be levelled.

Fancy moving dirt!

$150

Springfield QLD, Australia

14th May 2025

I have a sink hole that needs filling- but the catch…. I want it filled with the dirt from my property, garden beds etc.

Thank you for your great work today, great attention to detail. Will happily recommend.

Labouer needed to move gravel

$40

Sumner QLD, Australia

20th Apr 2025

In May we will have 5m3 gravel on the front driveway that has to be wheelbarrowed to the backyard. Route length is 30 m only. You have to have your own wheelbarrow, plank(s), showel etc. The driveway is slightly rising and halfway there is a 90cm elevation of land, hence the planks. Prefer set sum, so please, make an offer.

Skip Bin Delivery. Clearing yard to concrete.

$500

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

18th Apr 2025

We are clearing our yard ready for concreting. Need a 4m skip Bin delivered sometime over the Easter weekend

Move gravel to the side of the house

$100

Bellbird Park QLD, Australia

12th Apr 2025

Move the gravel from front of the house to the side of the house.

Good job well done. Good communication. Nice personality.

Moving chip bark to gardens. Must have own wheelbarrow and shovels

$100

Goodna QLD, Australia

8th Apr 2025

We have a pile of chip bark we need moved from our carpark into the gardens around.

Spread soil and lay turf

$300

Springfield Lakes QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2025

move soil from front of house to back of house (side access), level soil, lay turf

Yard clearing and removal dirts.

$150

Springfield QLD 4300, Australia

3rd Apr 2025

I need to have approximately 100mm to 150mm of soil removed from my front yard, which measures 8m x 4m. The excavated soil will also need to be taken away. The job site has easy access, making the work straightforward. I'm looking for someone who specializes in this type of job. If you're interested or can recommend someone, please let me know.

Backyard excavation

$200

Flinders View QLD 4305, Australia

16th Mar 2025

We need someone to remove 10mm of soil in our backyard and level topsoil. Roughly 200 m2

Moving dirt for garden

$100

Karana Downs QLD, Australia

13th Feb 2025

I need some old veggie gardens dirt piles moved to 3 new areas as per photos dirt piles need to just be moved to where cardboard is layer out I have a shovel and wheelbarrow and crowbar but would help if had a pick dirt is pretty packed together as was in raised garden beds