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"I would recommend Klaus, he has a large caged trailer with net cover. Was efficient and got the job done ✅ "
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"Great to work with, was very thorough and made sure to get done what was needed. "
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"Very diligent and great communication. The work was completed to a high level. Definitely recommend Shaun."
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"Yu came on time, did a great job with mowing and weed removal, thank you ! "
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"Tim was super helpful, got into the task straight away and didn’t stop till it was completed. Good bloke, highly recomme..."
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Brisbane

Brenda and the team completed the job fast and effectively. She communicated the progress very clearly and I knew what was going on the whole time
Remove clean, discard and tidy area
$750

Pita did a great job. Quick and clean. Nice guy. Highly recommended.
Soil removal
$120

Prompt and hardworking. I would highly recommend Kevin for any labouring tasks you have.
Move 4m3 of Crusher dust
$200

Turned up on time and worked solidly!
Moving 4m3 of soil by hand from our back yard to the front yard.
$200

Great job, thanks Mitch! All done how requested with efficient & friendly approach. We now have our herb garden! 🙏🏼
Set up small herb garden
$100
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in Brisbane
$150 - $300
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$150
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$200
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$300
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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 Brisbane
Move 1.5m3 pebble rock
$300
Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia
2nd Sep 2025
Move 1.5m3 pebble rock from driveway to backyard down stairs case. No wheelbarrow space have to use buckets. Place to marked location in backyard


Very diligent and great communication. The work was completed to a high level. Definitely recommend Shaun.
2 cubic metres at ground level removed
$200
Hendra QLD, Australia
2nd Sep 2025
Good access, needs a bobcat or combo. Lift and remove soil.
Dirt removal
$450
Morningside QLD, Australia
27th Aug 2025
Removal of approx 1m3 of soil Soil is on top of concrete and 2 large pots


Klaus was amazing Perfect communication Did the job straight away and went above and beyond to complete it to a high standard Definitely recommend anyone to use Klaus
Scrape soil off the concrete with bobcat or kanga
$300
Albion QLD, Australia
25th Aug 2025
Hi we have soil and sticks on the top of concrete because it hasn’t been used in a long time. I need someone with a small bobcat or kanga to skim the top off. wouldn’t take long with a bobcat
Soil levelling with digger
$350
Bulimba QLD 4171, Australia
22nd Aug 2025
Need someone to level 80 cubic metres of soil with a digger. I don’t have a digger but can hire one if you can drive it. If you have a digger, even better!
2 x landscape Labourer’s $200 each , pushing and. Moving wheelbarrows
$400
Newmarket QLD 4051, Australia
15th Aug 2025
Have a machine digging a trench for drainage, will need to shovel and move excess dirt then wheelbarrow drainage gravel and course sand back. Must be physically fit 8am-1pm all tools provided
Soil removal
$200
Auchenflower QLD, Australia
14th Aug 2025
approx 1.7 cubic meters of soil, clay and small pebbles to be dumped
Wheel barrow dirt for this afternoon new farm
$200
New Farm QLD, Australia
14th Aug 2025
Wheel barrow dirt down a ramp into a bin


Awesome work, did a great job and smashed it
Labouring - Shoveling and removal of crusher dust in my backyard
$200
Hendra QLD, Australia
10th Aug 2025
Removal of artificial grass. Have hired a skip and require a labourer to assist me with the job.. The bedding is crusher dust, reasonably easy to break up with crowbar(got the tools) Hired a skip for loading and disposal. Job is at back of house, skip at front..


Tim was super helpful, got into the task straight away and didn’t stop till it was completed. Good bloke, highly recommend him.. thanks Tim 👍
Take my clean fill away
$150
Ashgrove QLD, Australia
7th Aug 2025
Take approx 1 cubic meter of clean fill away, clay soil.
Help move a conveyor roughly 30m
$50
Paddington QLD 4064, Australia
10th Jul 2025
Need help to lift and move a 6m earth moving conveyor from my front yard to my back yard
Need to get some ducting removed - job in Spring Hill . Parking avail
$300
Spring Hill QLD, Australia
6th Jul 2025
Need some exhaust / heating ducting taken down from a pump room and taken to the carpark via lift . Approx 3 metres off the ground . 2 people would be ideal . Approx 1 hours work for 2 people. I will organise removal from the carpark .


Did a great job very punctual and great value
Soil leveler
$100
Hendra QLD 4011, Australia
29th Jun 2025
I am after someone to level the soil
2 metre high plant moved from Aspley to New Farm
$50
New Farm QLD, Australia
25th Jun 2025
This is a 2 metre high plant that needs to be moved from Aspley to New Farm.
Move pile of dirt 8metres
$85
Wilston QLD, Australia
3rd Jun 2025
Move small pile of dirt to new location, approx 8 metres away. Shovels and wheel barrow supplied


Great job and lovely guy 👍🏼
Soil/gravel removal
$1,500
East Brisbane QLD, Australia
2nd Jun 2025
Looking for the best option to have soil/gravel removed. The soil can be used for landfill or recycled and the gravel is perfectly usable. Needing done this week and access will be easy as rear fence will be removed so trucks/dingos can get straight in.


Very professional and went the extra mile.
Soil Removal
$150
Auchenflower QLD, Australia
18th May 2025
Remove soil and stones that have been already dug out. Also dig 1 inch of soil from the top and remove. Area is approximately 3m x 2m. Soil to be removed off site.


Great job and great to work with. Recommend.
Driveway and path gurney
$100
Auchenflower QLD, Australia
6th May 2025
Need driveway gurney. Around 6 metres x 5 metres. Also side pathway


Very professional and friendly
Garden labourer 25th April
$250
Hamilton QLD, Australia
21st Apr 2025
Hard labouring. Cutting/mattocking out an old garden. Approximately 6 x 3 metres. Carrying or barrowing it about 35 metres up a slope to a mobile skip bin. Lifting material into the bin. .
Move fill- urgent today
$300
West End QLD, Australia
16th Apr 2025
Hi there we need two piles of fill moved in west end asap. Someone agreed to do the task and has not showed up and also stated that they’ve completed the task! The fill needs to be moved using shovel and bucket, up three small steps and a short garden path. Please only reply if you can actually do this on the next couple of hours as the dirt is blocking a driveway!! Thanks so much