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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in SA

Jason was on time, completed the task required with no fuss. Will recommend him for other tasks.

Shovelling and wheelbarrow loose sand

$250

Scott worked his tail off achieving more than I thought possible on the day. Reliable with good work ethic.

A fit person to help with digging and shifting some dirt

$360

On time and job done as asked, thanks

Removal of soil

$100

Did a great job with difficult rock and soil. Very much appreciated.

Dig out backyard

$400

v helpful and punctual

Labourer/help with landscaping

$250

Adam did an excellent job. He was on time and friendly. He also cleaned up the area as well. Highly recommended.

Remove excess dirt and soil

$150

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

$150 - $375

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$150

median

$240

high

$375

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Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in SA

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Need Soil remover and all work will done manually

$1,000

Seaford Heights SA 5169, Australia

7th Feb 2026

I need soil Mover from my backyard and it is 75 m² Place and all work will do manually. I’m happy to pay $1000.

Sleepers disassembled and dirt moved

$200

Hawthorn SA 5062, Australia

7th Feb 2026

Sleepers moved and dirt moved

Shovel gravel from one spot to the other.

$100

Hindmarsh Valley SA 5211, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

White gravel about 30-40 mm needed to relocate to form a bed for a cubby house. 3 x 4 m approx about 40mm deep. I have wheel barrow and all the shovels etc. might take 2 hours maybe

Soil Moved

$200

City of Port Adelaide Enfield SA, Australia

2nd Feb 2026

Approx 1 tonne of soil and grass clippings to be loaded on trailer to be dumped. Walked from backyard approx 30-35m to trailer parked on road (no incline). Shovels, trailer and wheelbarrow supplied. If you have own trailer and want to dump, additional price can be negotiated.

Very good. Quick, efficient, clean and tidy! Would use again.

Move gravel stone approx 30 metres

$200

Sheidow Park SA, Australia

31st Jan 2026

Load all into wheelbarrow, move approx & fill side of shed 30 metres away & rake level

Assistance to move 4 cubic meters of top soil up to backyard

$200

Encounter Bay SA, Australia

30th Jan 2026

4cubic meters of top soil needs to be moved for grassing of back yard. It will be up 10 steps (3 at a time before break in steps). Two people will be wanted. $200 each.

Move wing gate back 2.5 meters down driveway.

$250

Kensington Park SA, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Gate to be moved 2.5 meter down driveway into carport structure.

Soil levelling

$10

Glenelg East SA, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

I’m after someone to remove soil from a garden bed and dump it in a skip bin on site. No soil needs to be taken away by the tasker. Will require someone with a decent level of fitness as digging/shovelling is required. Tools can be provided (shovel, pick and wheelbarrow), however bring what you want. **please quote your hourly rate.

Hard and thorough worker. Recommend them!

Landscaping

$175

Wattle Park SA, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Landscaping. Digging the soil and move to other place. Move the gravel from one place to another using a wheelbarrow.”

Explain your plan and he will execute it in a smart technique

Put timber in trailer

$55

Belair SA 5052, Australia

1st Jan 2026

Move timber into trailer we will provide. You'll need a wheebarrow. Trailer about 10m away. Should take 30min not even depending your speed. Probably 10 barrows worth. Anther small pile with photo coming soon.

Good bloke very reliable

Move dirt from the Front to back of house

$150

Klemzig SA, Australia

29th Dec 2025

need to move 3 tonne of dirt from the front yard to the back by using a shovel and wheelbarrow which I have

Very professional and friendly. Job 100% satisfactory would definitely use again.

Bobcat dry hire

$1,000

Greenwith SA, Australia

29th Dec 2025

I need to dry hire a bobcat for this weekend (2,3 and 4 January) needs to be large enough to load a 12 ton tipper. Need it delivered ready for use by Friday morning.

Remove soil roughly 2 tonne - will be in driveway ready to go

$200

Peterhead, South Australia, AUS

21st Dec 2025

Remove 1-2 tonne of soil. Will be on a tarp in accessible driveway

Excellent job! Cheers

2 Tonne of quarry sand moved

$100

Woodville SA, Australia

21st Dec 2025

2 tonne of quarry sand was placed in front of a house and needs to be under the carport. This needs to be done most likely by wheelbarrow and the distance between where it is and where it needs to be is less than 6 mtrs and ground is flat.

Move Rocks

$200

Aldinga Beach SA, Australia

17th Dec 2025

Move rocks from drive way to fire pit. The photo shows the entire pile, it is now halved! (I forgot to take a picture when I left)

The work was completed and done perfectly. Highly recommended.

Bobcat with operator

$300

Two Wells SA, Australia

15th Dec 2025

Surface scrape, 15t of sandy loam spread and leveled. Area is approximately 80sqm and pavers are currently being removed

Need labourer to help remove 50mm layer of soil

$250

Happy Valley, South Australia

13th Dec 2025

Need labourer to please help remove top of soil, about 50mm of 30 square metres by hand as no machine access. Can please bring own shovel. Have wheelbarrow and trailer, will take to dump myself. Just need help to remove the soil.

Remove excess soil about 5 cubic m

$250

Modbury North SA, Australia

29th Nov 2025

Remove excess soil from vacant land. About 5 cubic metre.

Labourer - moving soil to backyard

$300

Semaphore Park SA, Australia

26th Nov 2025

Moving ~14 ton of clean fill from the front to the backyard (~25m in distance), offload at the back close to the fence. Wheelbarrow and shovel available.

Excellent job done.

Need someone to move turf roles to where i need them placed

$100

Dulwich SA 5065, Australia

31st Oct 2025

Need someone with muscle to move these turf rolles to where they should be placed around 10 meters in the backyard. I have back injury can not lift so just need someone to lift. Around 30 rolls 10 kg each will take an hour or so

Thank u for the help