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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in NSW

Jared was brilliant. Punctual, communicated clearly and did a great job of cleaning up afterwards. Highly recommend

2 Labourers required to shift a delivery of soil

$500

Great same day service

Move garden soil

$100

great worker on time and fast

Move garden soil

$250

Great communication, turned up quickly and worked at a cracking pace. Thanks Dean!

Shift 2 cubes of soil from front driveway to backyard.

$105

Bryton is a legend, I could not be happier with the complete engagement, I wish I could leave more the 5 stars. Thanks so much

Move and spread 5m³ of hardwood mulch to gardens

$300

Very hard worker and friendly guy. Recommended.

Move 2m3 of soil

$250

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

$150 - $350

low

$150

median

$250

high

$350

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in NSW

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Labour work. Transfering dirt.

$350

Frenchs Forest, New South Wales

21st Feb 2026

Labour work. Looking for someone to transfer 12 tones dirt from the front yard to the back of the house with use of a wheel barrow. We will provid a wheel barrow. Dirt will be dropped at the top of the driveway you will need to use the wheel barrow to bring it down our sloped driveway through the side of our house to our garden. No steps involved. Looking to do the job Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

Dirt moving and weeding

$150

Hornsby Heights NSW, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Need to have dirt moved to two different areas on the block, down 5 stairs and approx 5m further. Weeding of the area as well Willing to pay for 3 hours work, shovel provided along with 2 green vegetation bins Type of gardening: Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Transfering dirt from front to the back of house

$300

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Looking for someone to transfer dirt from the front yard to the back of the house with use of a wheel barrow. Total amount of dirt is 12 tones. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Spreading crusher dust to level footpaths

$500

Berkeley NSW, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Spreading crusher dust to level side foot paths, mainly moving it via wheel barrow and buckets, roughly 2 days work for 1 person or 1 day 2 persons.

Remove 2to2.5 cubic metres of soil from backyard

$300

Stockton NSW 2295, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Need to remove 2 to 2.5 cubic metres of soil from backyard and take away in preparation for concrete slab. Cannot get a machine in yard so will have to use barrow etc?

Need person to move garden soil to backyard about 5 ton

$250

Holsworthy NSW, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Moving garden soil to backyard Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move soil

$500

Muswellbrook NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2026

We have dug up our yard and need to move soil and if possible compact the ground too.

Soil moved

$300

Thirroul NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2026

I need soil moved from one side of a garden bed to the other side so I can create a clear flat space for a shed. I will eventually be moving all of the soil and retaining wall out but need some hands just shifting as much of the soil out of the way for now.

Move and spread 5m³ of hardwood mulch to gardens

$300

North Gosford NSW 2250, Australia

7th Feb 2026

I am getting a 5 cubic metres of hardwood mulch delivered this Friday. The job is I need it barrowed around to various parts of my garden and spread around shurbs etc. Better a two man job, two barrows. Full barrow all down hill to gardens, empty barrow back up to driveway for refilling. Furtherest garden bed maybe 25 metres see photos.

Bryton is a legend, I could not be happier with the complete engagement, I wish I could leave more the 5 stars. Thanks so much

A days labour - Tue 10th of Feb only

$250

Mayfield NSW 2304, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

We need two people to move 7 cubic metres of 10mm gravel from the front of house to backyard. Must be next Tuesday 10th of February only + 9 am start - full days work. $250 per person. Must be fit and able.

George is very affable bloke. He got stuck into it and knocked over the job quickly with his little loader. Very happy with the the result.

Move pebbles from driveway into the garden

$200

Old Toongabbie NSW, Australia

22nd Jan 2026

I have just under a tonne of 30/40ml pebbles that I need put around the garden I have a shovel but a wheelbarrow could be handy. I’m not too fussed about the placement. I just make adjustments but I simply need them placed in the garden beds.

Highly recommend Nathan, incredibly courteous punctual did exactly what I needed in no time at all. Will definitely use Nathan’s services again.

Clean up dirt run off from driveway

$400

Adamstown NSW, Australia

11th Jan 2026

After the heavy storm, a lot of dirt flowed from my property down onto the driveway onto the street at the bottom of the driveway. I need someone to shovel the dirt into a wheelbarrow. Take it 3 m put back up onto the property on the other side of the erosion. Matting has now been put down to stop it happening again.

Completed the task.

Need someone to move and stack around 3m3 firewood into shed

$200

Lawson NSW 2783, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Move from driveway to shed and stacked in neatly

Great work very efficient and hard working

Move river stones downstairs(outside) to fill an empty space

$190

Middle Cove NSW, Australia

12th Dec 2025

I need someone to move a pile of river stones down a flight of stairs to an empty space. I have buckets for transferring the stones.

John was amazing and so helpful. Thank you so much.

3T pebbles in bulka bags to side of house

$200

Earlwood, New South Wales

11th Dec 2025

3t, 3 x bulka bags wheelbarrowed from front drive to side of house. must be reliable and need to know day so I can organise delivery of bulka bags, thank you

One of the best airtasker around. Thank you so much for your help.

Move 5 cubic meters of soil to rear of property

$400

Abbotsford NSW 2046, Australia

25th Nov 2025

I have 5 cubic meters of soil to move from the front to the back of the house. 1cubic meter needs to be taken up 12 stairs. You will need to have your own shovel and wheel barrow for the job.

Great job, very hard work on a scorching day and you did a fantastic job!

Remove bush rock from backyard

$250

Caringbah South NSW, Australia

13th Nov 2025

Looking for someone to remove and take away bush rock from backyard. Must bring own wheelbarrow.

Adi was really helpful with removing large heavy bushrocks from my backyard.

Digging clay and moving rocks from garden beds

$300

Newport NSW, Australia

11th Nov 2025

Digging clay and moving rocks from existing garden beds so they can be renewed

Ben and his team worked extremely hard to complete the heavy job. They were easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to ensure that I was happy with the finished project. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for someone who is reliable and hard working . As an older female it is hard to know who to trust when you employ someone from AirTasker so I was very happy to have found him.

Labour hire

$50

Ingleburn NSW 2565, Australia

1st Nov 2025

Move 100 pavers from driveway to backyard approx.30m and restack

Good work, efficient and good communication

Dig out garden beds

$400

Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

22nd Oct 2025

I need old garden beds dug out Will need pick, crowbar, shovel and some bins to remove from back yard and truck or ute to take to the top Some areas east, some have old fern roots so will be a pain About 4 hours work my guess 100 per hour min charge 400

do yourself a favour and hire Jerry, worked hard to fit my job in