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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in NSW

Will definitely be using again. Needed heavy work done, came early and put in a solid days work.

Yard turfing.

$300

Super efficient and very thorough.

Need someone to move these pebbles as shown to new location

$180

Very hard worker and friendly guy. Recommended.

Move 2m3 of 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

Great same day service

Move garden soil

$100

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

$150 - $350

low

$150

median

$250

high

$350

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8 cm dirt moved to garden so pavers can be laid

$120

Banora Point NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Shovel 8 cms depth of dirt from an area into the wheelbarrow and empty onto garden nearby so 9 square metres of pavers can be laid. Fork shovels and wheelbarrow all supplied. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Moving deco granite to rear garden

$450

Allambie Heights NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Move approx 2 tonnes of deco granite from front driveway to backyard. Approx 55 paces. Includes stairs. Manual carry required.

Help moving dirt into garden beds

$120

Berkeley NSW, Australia

28th Mar 2026

I have had 3 cubic meters of dirt delivered, I have done 2 beds and given up and lack the physical strength needed. I need the dirt taken from my driveway up the hill and put into 3 raised garden beds at the top of my garden. I have a wheelbarrow and shovel if needed. The garden is large but there is only 2-2.5 cubic meters of dirt left to do. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move 1.5m3 of soil to garden bed

$80

Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Moving 1.5m3 of soil from nature strip to garden bed 20m away. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move large sandstone boulder from front yard to backyard

$300

Blacktown NSW, Australia

27th Mar 2026

Need a sandstone boulder moved from front to back yard using bobcat or similar

Move of excavated soil and small sandstone into the backyard

$450

North Sydney, New South Wales

26th Mar 2026

Move of excavated soil and small sandstone by wheelbarrow from excavation area to the backyard which is just next to excavated area.

Need worker to separate gravel from dirt?

$200

Wetherill Park NSW 2164, Australia

26th Mar 2026

To separate gravel from dirt? In my small garden

Move gravel

$200

Leura NSW, Australia

25th Mar 2026

My husband needs extra hands to help move 5 tonnes of gravel from our front yard to our back yard on 18th of April. Front yard in on a slope.

Carry garden soil to garden beds

$160

Allambie Heights NSW 2100, Australia

24th Mar 2026

4 hours @ $40 per hour. Load, lift and carry garden soil to garden beds. Not the whole bulka bag obviously, only what is achievable in the 4 hour period. 24 stairs maximum, with lower garden bed 15 stairs. See photos

Andrius has a solid work ethic and great positive attitude. His communications were excellent. Make sure you book him in.

Need sandpit emptied and put new sand in

$2,000

South Windsor NSW 2756, Australia

22nd Mar 2026

A sandpit located in a child care centre. Sand needs to be completely removed and new sand needs to be added. Price includes purchase of sand. This needs to be done before Wednesday. Sandpit depth is 600mm

Did an excellent job at emptying our centre sandpit and adding in new sand! Will definitely use Nathan again ☺️

Top soil movement Edensor Park

$40

Edensor Park NSW, Australia

17th Mar 2026

Put offer in for 1 hour of labour/ movement. I’ll cover unfinished work. Move top soil from front of house to backyard downhill. 2 cubic meters. Shovel and wheel barrow onsite. Bring own gloves if you wish. Top soil arriving Wednesday 18/3 after midday. Start anytime after this. No tools required, just rock up with a healthy attitude and get fit & get paid.

Awesome operator Highly recommended

Move and spread onto path garden pebbles

$150

Falls Creek NSW, Australia

15th Mar 2026

I have a bag of pebbles which need to be moved from front to rear garden and spread on path, I have buckets, trolly and wheelbarrow for use. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Great work, arrived on time, got straight to task, gave helpful advise, left site clean on completion, recommended all round.

Help move 1-2 tonne of dirt/material from front yard to back.

$150

Engadine, New South Wales

13th Mar 2026

1-2 tonne of dirt/material with wheel barrow from front yard to back yard. 2-3hrs predicted.

Work completed as agreed.

Need someone to move these pebbles as shown to new location

$180

Randwick NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2026

Hi I need someone to move the pebbles as shown in the images from our house to a new location which is a 3 minute drive away You will need to provide all the suitable equipment to complete the job Tools to shovel up the pebbles & something to carry them in

Super efficient and very thorough.

Move 2 bulka bags full of road base & gravel

$400

Greenwich NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

Move 2 bulka bags (1 of road base and 1 of blue metal) from front of house to back of house. There is plenty of access down side of house via driveway. Can supply shovel and wheelbarrow if needed.

Roger powered through the work. Finished faster than expected.

I need help to spread gravel along a 16m path

$200

Elanora Heights NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I’m getting gravel delivered from ANL in a small truck and I need it spread out over the path Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Ryan is a charming young man who is dedicated to his work and is a professional

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.

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