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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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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 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