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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Gold Coast

Fantastic job - highly recommended!

Remove 2-3 wheelbarrows worth of pebbles and dirt from backyard

$200

Amazing worker highly recommend

Dump soil and compact soil and lay pebbles

$100

Another great job done by Ken, I would highly recommend him.

I need someone to remove soil and gravel

$70

Gede was very professional and efficient. I would recommend him for any task. A true gentleman

Help put 1 metre of small stones from front of house to backyard

$200

Tim and his team did an awesome job. Friendly, fast and punctual. Great communication and I would definitely use his services again.

Garden soil spread

$200

Ken to the rescue again, rubbish removed when he said it would be done. Would recommend Ken. Thank you

Removal of Soil & Gravel

$80

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

$137 - $290

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$137

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$200

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$290

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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

Stack a load of firewood

$150

Springbrook QLD 4213, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Need help to stack a load of firewood neatly. A tonne load of firewood. Job is undercover (in a carport). Wood only needs to move about 3 to 5m - very close.

A lovely couple and they did a great job.

Rotary hoe about 240sqm of soil.

$500

Tallai QLD 4213, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Residential dam was filled and topsoil brought in, but compacted by tracked bobcat. Planning to seed for a lawn so needs tilling of about top 50 mm. Some boggy patches and clay-ey soil.

Corey showed up as expected and did a really thorough job to rotary hoe a large area with some challenging wet patches. Happy and friendly guy. Would recommend Corey for a range of gardening jobs.

Moving and planting soil

$100

Oxenford QLD 4210, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

We have roughly 24 bags of 25l potting mix that we need carried from the car, down 4 x steps into our side yard. We then need the soil opened and evenly spread in the garden bed.

Move some large sandstone (probably needs a mini bobcat) in our yard

$400

Currumbin Waters QLD 4223, Australia

2nd Aug 2026

Need to move 5 sandstone blocks within the yard. They are too large to be moved by hand. Photos have 1.2m level to show scale.

Nazz was great. He moved some large sandstone blocks with his mini bobcat. Placement was a bit tricky but he persisted. He was on time, friendly, and got it done. Thanks mate.

Move and shovel rocks

$200

Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia

31st Jul 2026

We need to shovel bluestone pluse move rocks from front driveway to back

Labourer needed today $50 per hour to move soil

$50

Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

29th Jul 2026

To barrow soil into garden beds

Very reliable and a great worker

Labour job

$115

Southport QLD 4215, Australia

28th Jul 2026

i need someone to help me to spread a load of soil - we work 3 hours only and then stop. If not finished will do the rest another time

Oscar is an honest and hard working person. i will certainly call him again.

Soil reinforcement in back yard to fix a washed out area

$400

Robina QLD 4226, Australia

25th Jul 2026

Use road base to plug hole/small channel and then fill surrounding area with drainage gravel, I have the supplies (road base, drainage gravel), just need someone to do the work

Labourer to move 5 ton of soil by wheelbarrow all flat

$200

Broadbeach Waters QLD 4218, Australia

20th Jul 2026

Help move garden soil by wheelbarrow 3-4 hours $50 per hour

Soil delivery moved

$400

Southport QLD, Australia

5th Jul 2026

will need 2 labourers to move soil delivery from front of house to the rear of house

Shoveling top soil

$175

Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

4th Jul 2026

Total hours and final budget can be discussed . The task requires a 4x4 with a trailer or tray to load topsoil drive 50 meters on our property and then unload with a shovel should be about 4 hours work.

He is an absolute Gentleman and a hard worker I am thoroughly impressed with what he did and highly recommend to anyone

Move pebbles to prepare garden

$300

Boykambil QLD 4212, Australia

1st Jul 2026

Move of approx 2 cubic meters of pebbles from the driveway to a series of stepped terraces in the backyard. There are steps and slopes in some areas.

Very efficient and friendly - got the job done fast. Thank you

Mini bobcat with spreader bar spread topsoil around new picket fence

$250

Helensvale QLD, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Mini bobcat with spreader bar to spread top soil around new picket fence

Spread 5 small bags of soil and small weeding job

$100

Reedy Creek QLD 4227, Australia

8th Jun 2026

I bought 5 small bags of soil to fill in some wheel marks on my lawn but I had surgery and unable to do it myself at the moment. Also I have a small garden bed that needs weeding without removing existing plants (see photos).

Great work done quickly and efficiently, thanks very much

Labour mainly wheelbarrow work

$175

Helensvale QLD, Australia

19th May 2026

Moving dirt and mulch around the garden using owner supplied Wheelbarrow and shovel. Approx 4-5 hours depending on Pace.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anthony was an absolute machine — tirelessly slogging through concrete and relentless jackhammering without complaint. Hard-working, reliable and an all-round top bloke who’s easy to get along with. I’d highly recommend him for any work you need done.✅

Move dirt into fence line

$220

Oxenford QLD, Australia

12th Apr 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

Absolutely the best work I have had done through this is, punctual and just got in and did a great job. I highly recommend.

Take dirt to the dump

$60

Oxenford QLD, Australia

10th Apr 2026

Please take dirt to the dump, roughly 2 wheelbarrow load.

Damon was arrived on time, did a fantastic job and keep the site tide and clean, highly recommended.

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

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

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