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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Gold Coast

Came on time, polite and got the job done. Highly recommend.

Labour. Put gravel rocks in small garden edge

$200

Excellent communation, punctual and hard working. Nathan did an excellent job, turned up on time and finished the job as agreed, no fuss. Very honest and was easy to deal with. Thanks Nathan. Highly recommended.

Labourer to spread soil on back and front yards.

$180

Fast work, great communication, worked clean - perfect stuff!

Dispose of soil

$50

Legends, efficient easy going and got the job done fast. Thankyou!

Move soil to garden bed

$110

Very professional, timely, very good work ethic. Great job.

General Labour Landscape

$160

Liam was great ! I recommend him highly. Very trustworthy and worked above and beyond.

Labouring wheel barrow work need to be strong and fit

$35

What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Gold Coast

$129 - $261

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$129

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$200

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$261

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in Gold Coast

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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 Gold Coast

Shovel sand and move in wheelbarrow

$200

Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Shovel sand, push wheelbarrow

Very nice man, very helpful and polite. A very hard worker!

Bob cat Earth moving

$250

Hollywell QLD, Australia

1st Apr 2026

To move around some dirt in the front yard. The yard is flat and easy to get around. Probably only need an hour with no dumping.

Move dirt into fence line

$230

Oxenford QLD, Australia

29th Mar 2026

I have a pile of dirt from doing lawn renovations and need it moved along the fence line where the retaining wall is. I have the tools here

Move 10m3 of road base and move cubby house

$300

Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Need to move 10m3 of road base from one area to another on same property. Approx 20m away. Easy access. I also need the cubby moved about 10m. Needs a bob cat as road base is hardened. Need it done today.

I need some some soil shovelled off off the pavers. Shovel provided.

$150

Currumbin QLD, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Shovel provided, best to be done while dry, sunny

Great work thanks. Efficient friendly

Moving 10sqm of road base to a different spot on property

$150

Hope Island QLD, Australia

24th Mar 2026

I have road base on one spot of my property and I need it moved to another spot (about 20metres away)

Move garden pebbles

$50

Burleigh Waters QLD 4220, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

I need to move garden pebbles to a garden bed next to it.

Jarred showed up and took care of the job. Well done!

Help chippy move rocks

$150

Pacific Pines QLD, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Help move rocks. Will need wheelbarrow and shovel about 2-3 hours work TOMORROW SATURDAY 21st!

Move 2.5 meters topsoil

$110

Mudgeeraba QLD, Australia

19th Mar 2026

I have 2.5 meters top soil I would like to move in a wheelbarrow and spread out flat area not far to move it

Very friendly and a hard worker great eye for detail thanks Dan

Spread .75 cubic metres of Cyprus mulch to garden beds

$100

Elanora QLD, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Spread .75 cubic metres of Cyprus mulch to garden beds. You will need to bring a wheel barrow and shovels. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Moving road base from one spot to another (10cubic metres in total)

$150

Hope Island QLD 4212, Australia

11th Mar 2026

I have road base on one spot of my property and I need it moved to another spot (about 20metres away)

Two men 1 wheelbarrow 1 hrs work to move some soil

$100

Helensvale QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Need 2 cubic mtrs of soil wheelbarrowed to a veggie garden. No more than an hrs work in it for 2 men.

Perfect job. Thanks for your help

Move 20mm landscaping stone

$200

Ormeau QLD 4208, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Wheelbarrow in 3m3 of 20mm stone from the concrete driveway to the backyard, place and spread onto pre-laid weedmat. Distance from driveway to placement area is 25 metres.

Perfect communication, arrived on time and took as long as planned.

Clean the back yard move some soil around general labour

$150

Nerang QLD, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

General labouring around the site Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Shoveling dirt

$150

Pacific Pines QLD, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

We need about 1.5-2.0 metres of dirt moved.

A hard worker and pleasant person

Bobcat work

$600

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

We need a bobcat to level the yard surface, scrape up the weeds, remove and dump the weeds. Area is about 80 m2

Labourer to move soil

$200

Ashmore QLD 4214, Australia

10th Feb 2026

Looking for someone to help move soil and crusher dust for 3 hours. Tools on site. Bonus points if you can bring own wheel barrow

Can I just get quote is that easier? Nina from Benowa. Fence removal

$150

Benowa QLD, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Colour bond fence moved into yard.

Bobcat to level yard

$500

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Need part of one side of yard, about 150m2 ground levelled and tidied to be readied for laying turf. No removal of dirt required

Moving soil away from fence line in Southport. Shovel and scatter

$150

Southport QLD. Australia

30th Jan 2026

Shovel soil away from the fence line and scatter on the lawn Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Corey did a brilliant job helping us on a Friday evening to move a load of soil in the back garden. We set up the job at 2pm and he was over and had everything completed by 7.30! Massive help to us