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"Ben has restored my faith after a previous tradie abandoned the job partway and took my money. Ben was punctual, commun..."
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"Daniel was punctual, very polite and friendly. He got in and did the job without any hesitations questions or assistance..."
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"Shepherd is just wonderful at his job. He managed to clean up the annoying dead stumps in my garden bed. Honest and hard..."
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in South Brisbane
Very happy with his work!
Spread 3m of topsoil
$200
Great - reliable. Thanks
Remove small rocks
$100
He was great :)
Remove soil
$100
Maria was awesome! Super fast really nice and will be using her again for sure! You saved my weekend!
Move 2m3 of top soil
$200
Quick and dilligent
Spread and move topsoil
$200
Great job - pleasure to work with and hard worker. thank you Will. Couldn't be happier.
Move soil to garden
$60
What's the average cost of an earthmoving contractor in South Brisbane
$140 - $306
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$140
median
$200
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$306
Average reviews for Earthmoving Contractors Services in South Brisbane
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4.95
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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 South Brisbane
Screen and compact soil
$480
Brisbane QLD 4116, Australia
12th Aug 2026
Title: Screen soil, fill low areas & compact for future concrete slab — Calamvale Need an experienced earthworks contractor in Calamvale (4116) to: • Screen stockpiled soil on site to remove grass, roots and organic material • Use the good screened soil to raise and level low areas (keep fill ~500mm off the fence unless you advise otherwise on site) • Fill in layers with mechanical compaction of each layer — surface must be firm, level and ready for a future concrete slab • Remove and lawfully dispose of all vegetation, unsuitable soil and waste, and leave the site clean Please check on site whether the screened soil is OK as structural fill under concrete — if not, tell me what imported fill or extra work is needed and the cost. Quote a fixed all-inclusive price (labour, machinery, screening, compaction, transport, GST). Include your equipment, earliest start date, timeframe, experience, plus any exclusions. Photos attached — please review before quoting.
Moving crusher dust
$110
Tarragindi QLD 4121, Australia
11th Aug 2026
I need an airtasker to shovel crusher dust from the driveway to the back of the house. Approx 0.3m3. Own equipment required. Downhill with the load, up small incline on return. 2 stairs, one with 6 steps down and the other with 3 steps up.
Earth moving
$600
Brisbane QLD 4109, Australia
9th Aug 2026
Hi, I have approx 6‑8m³ of soil in front yard, need a bocat or excavator to move all to my backyard, no soil to be taken away, also rough level after moving.
Michael is great! Professional
Shift gravel from front to backyard
$300
Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia
3rd Aug 2026
Needing a pile of gravel moved from front yard, down side of house to backyard. Shovel and wheelbarrow provided. Building a caravan pad for unit on trailer being installed on Wednesday via crane. Must happen on Tuesday 4 August. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Strong communication, turned up on time, was super helpful and brought his own tools. Would recommend and hire again.
Move soil with wheel barrow about 20m away
$100
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia
1st Aug 2026
Hi, I need soil moved from the slab to the fron of the house. Aprrox 20 metres away. Might ake someone an hour or so to do. Theres some general picking up of soil on slab as well. Will require wheel barrow, shovel and steel caps.
Daniel was excellent to deal with, very pleasant on time and communicated well. Highly recommend 5*
Bobcat for construction waste
$200
Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122, Australia
12th Jul 2026
Need Bobcat wet hire for 2 hours to fill up the bin
Dirt moved from one area to another.
$150
Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia
5th Jul 2026
Move mound of dirt from what location to nearby location . Can supply tools.
Wheelbarrow crusher dust from front to back yard
$100
Cannon Hill QLD 4170, Australia
26th Jun 2026
Using wheel barrows to move crusher dust from the front to back yard. Will need you for 2 hours. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Bobcat to move crusher dust
$300
Murarrie QLD 4170, Australia
25th Jun 2026
Moving crusher dust and gravel from the front yard to the back yard. Good access about 2.5m wide through the side fence. 5-6cm3 of crusher dust
Moving Crushed Concrete - after 8AM
$10
Tarragindi QLD 4121, Australia
23rd Jun 2026
After 8AM Labourer needed to moved crushed concrete from driveway to backyard. Might be best to have - two people - wheelbarrows - shovels There is stairs between the area so with two people you could get done these easily. Rate is PH - 5 hours (per person)
Labouer worker wanted
$250
Camp Hill QLD, Australia
14th Jun 2026
Wanting a Labouer tomorrow , running in soil to garden beds
Need a bobcat
$400
Cannon Hill QLD, Australia
19th Mar 2026
spread app 15 m3 of topsoil, most in open area 17 x 10 mt, app 3 hours work
Need a bobcat to spread topsoil and move rubbish
$400
Cannon Hill QLD, Australia
10th Mar 2026
need to spread topsoil and move rubbish
Soil removal
$300
Moorooka QLD 4105, Australia
2nd Mar 2026
Ground needs raking to separate grave, then levelling to make ready for garden deck. Soil to be dumped at a neighbouring property. Estimated 20 to 30 wheelbarrow loads. Single block access so has to be done with a wheelbarrow. Own tools to do the job are required, wheelbarrow and rake.
Josh is friendly and hard working. I would have hesitation recommended or using him again.
Moving turf
$200
Yeerongpilly QLD, Australia
22nd Feb 2026
Looking for physical labour assistance to move turf from our front yard to back yard (approx. 65sqm of turf) on 27 Feb. Turf does not need to be laid. Wheelbarrow r’qd and ramp access available. Reposting as date is now confirmed.
Helped with moving of turf at our place. Communication was great and work was as required.
Remove garden bed
$200
MacGregor QLD 4109, Australia
2nd Feb 2026
Using bobcat to remove the garden bed and spread the soil around
Barrow 3 m3 of garden soil 10 metres from bulk bags to a garden
$300
Moorooka QLD, Australia
23rd Jan 2026
I have 3 bulk bags of soil and 1 bulk bag of mulch that needs to be barrowed about 10 metres to the garden bed
Got straight to the task and didn't let up until it was done.
Move soil delivery
$180
Camp Hill QLD 4152, Australia
5th Jan 2026
Edit: needed tomorrow Wednesday 7th Jan. Hi I need assistance wheel barrowing approx 8 to 10m3 of garden soil to back yard for backyard leveling. Paying $60 an hour. I'll be helping with the task I need an offsider. Please bring your own wheel barrow
Great to work with. Would recommend to others.
Do top soil on my back yard
$10
Calamvale QLD, Australia
17th Dec 2025
I need to do a top soil on the garden side of my house. Area is around 40m2-50m2.
Bobcat work
$400
Calamvale QLD, Australia
12th Dec 2025
Need someone with bobcat to scrap dirt for garden beds









