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Recent Trench Digging reviews

Charlie tackled a big job for me - shovel edging, shovelling sand and mulch. A great job. Great to communicate with and punctual. Job finished perfectly. Thanks Charlie!

Garden help - edging, mulching and filling trench

$500

Highly recommend Darren. On time, works hard, great convo, well priced for the task. Will use again!

Dig a trench for weed barrier/remove roots

$200

Thanks again Joa - neat and tidy job!

Dig a drainage trench

$500

Got the job done. Hard worker. Nice bloke. Would definitely recommend.

Shovel work / Digging trench

$200

Good job done. I would recommend

Dig about 200meters long trench

$50

Zac was fantastic, in both the quality of work and the overall service. He was polite, timely and did an absolutely fantastic job. I would absolutely recommend him and plan to get his help again.

Trenching/digging

$200

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$160

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$250

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$400

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If you need to lay a pipe or electrical wire on your property or deflect flood water from getting into your basement, you may need to have a trench dug. A trench can be as small as impressions for planting seeds and can be as large as those that require heavy equipment to be completed. Regardless of the nature or size of your trench, letting professionals handle the job can save you time, effort, and potential back pain!

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Top Trench Digging related questions

It heavily depends on the depth of the trench and the kind of tools to be used. A hundred feet of the trench can take about 12 hours to be dug using the proper equipment like an excavator. Doing that by hand can naturally take much longer. The type of soil also affects the time it could take to dig a trench. Sandy soils can be relatively easier to dig, while clay can be difficult.

No, Taskers usually come with professional equipment to help them finish the job quickly and efficiently. They have excavators, trenching shovels, and trenchers with them when they come to do the service. If, by any chance, you have these tools on hand and you prefer to use them, feel free to tell your Tasker beforehand.

Yes, but this means that you need to spend time and energy doing the job yourself. It can also lead to severe issues if done incorrectly. Having a professional dig your trench saves you time and avoids having mistakes. Digging deeper trenches can also be dangerous and require extensive experience. Your Tasker’s expertise can get this challenging job done safely and cost-effectively.

It depends on where you live. In some states like California, you’re required to get permission from the utilities and 811 before using a tool to move the ground, while in others, shallow holes can be dug without permission. But generally, in the US, if you’re planning to dig a hole as deep as five feet or more, you need to secure approval first. It’s best to approach your local authorities before digging a trench to ensure you’re following protocols. 

What do trench digging services include?

Trenching services involve digging a large hole, usually using a trenching shovel and a trencher to help successfully lay underground wires, pipes, or structural supports. It’s also traditionally done to install or repair public drains, sewer lines, and underground utilities to serve populated areas. Trenching also has plenty of benefits if you’re taking care of your lawn! Whatever you need, Taskers can make your home improvement project possible. Here are the most common things you can expect from trenching services near you:

Straight trenches

If you live in an area with a limited surface to disturb, such as near buildings or roadways, digging straight trenches is the right choice for you. It’s a kind of trench where the sides are parallel, and the base is at a right angle. Having trench boxes or shoring is usually required as protective systems. A six-inch straight trench can also be helpful if you’re trying to control pests in your property, where you can apply a non-repellent pesticide into the soil to achieve a treatment zone.

Sloped trenches     

Sloped trenches have angled sides to prevent cave-ins. Its angle is determined by trench depth, soil type, and the amount of time the trench will remain open. If you’re planning to install large pipes or culverts, this can be the right kind of trench for you. It’s also common to have sloped trenches in new construction sites with a wider path of soil.

Benched trenches

To ensure that your trench or excavation site is entirely safe, you can try benching! Benched trenches are those with sides that have been cut away to create steps. The height of these steps, otherwise known as vertical distances, is determined by the soil type. The less stable your soil is, the shallower your angles should be. It’s best to bench it if your trench needs to be up to 20 feet deep. This is to help stabilize your trench and to make it more secure. For protective systems, shielding or trench boxes are usually used.

Bell-bottom pier hole trenches

For those planning to build a certain structure, make sure to have someone dig a bell-bottom pier hole trench! The base or bottom of the trench is usually wider than the top, giving it a bell-shaped cross-section. This is typically used to install footings to support the foundation of a structure. Since these kinds of trenches have sides sloping inward over the floor of the excavation, more protective systems are usually required to keep them from collapsing. 

Recent Trench Digging tasks

Tidy trenches & ground work after cables laid and erect clothes line

$200

Ararat VIC 3377, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Fill sunken trenches after laid electrical cables and even out excess dirt left. Approx 30m of trench. Can't mow grass effectively due to dirt humps. Also need clothes line erected-requires concrete base. I have rapid set concrete ready.

Build a concrete retaining wall and dig a trench

$5,000

Knoxfield VIC 3180, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Build a two sleeper 25m concrete retaining wall with steel posts along the side of the house. Also dig 10m long trench approximately 600mm deep to lay a conduit for auto drive way sliding gate.

Garden bed levelling & trench dig

$500

High Wycombe WA 6057, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to help with two last-minute site preparation jobs. I’ve had a medical issue and am on light duties, so can’t get these done myself before our pool contractors arrive next week! 1. Level garden bed Approx. 7m x 3m raised garden bed needs to be reduced and roughly levelled down to around fence height. Approx. 1.5m³ of excess soil Soil only needs to be moved to another area at the side of the house, not removed from the property Existing plants are staying Doesn’t need finished landscaping, just the soil brought down and roughly levelled out 2. Dig trench behind retaining wall Need an approx. 11m long trench dug immediately behind an existing limestone retaining wall. Approx. 400mm wide x 400mm deep Top 100mm is crushed/compacted limestone but is reasonably easy to work through Below that is normal garden soil with no known rock or clay Trench needs to expose the back of the limestone blocks and the concrete footing they are sitting on Excavated material can stay immediately alongside the trench, so no disposal or wheelbarrowing required Please bring your own digging tools and wheelbarrow. Ideally looking to have this completed by Tuesday before the pool contractors arrive.

Thanks Sonam appreciate the work

Fix broken drainage pipe. And install irrigation in open trench

$500

Castle Hill NSW 2154, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

A drainage pipe is broken during trench that need fixing. See the first photo. Plus install black irrigation pipe in trench. The trench is dug but mud has slid back in during the rain. Length is less than 5 meter.

Good with work and reasonable in charges

Pave a small area in the garden and dig a 15m power trench.

$1,000

Daglish WA 6008, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

see attached image = pave area, lay limestone blocks, dig trench.

Retaining wall trench

$400

Brookfield QLD 4069, Australia

11th Aug 2026

We have a timber retaining wall that needs repair. We need to remove fill from the top so that we can stabilise the wall. We estimate a 4m long, 1m deep and 400mm trench is required. It would be ideal if we could get help with the removal of the waste fill. All the trees and bushes have already been dug out. We estimate the work with take approximately 3 hours as we plan to assist the work. If you have experience we retaining walls we would be keen to discuss additional help beyond the trench.

Adam and his team provided good communication during the project and helped problem solve as obstacles presented themselves.

Help lay trench stones and leel ground

$150

Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Help lay trench stones and level ground around the house. mostly shadded. half a days work and more if interested. $35/hr

Great to work with. Would recommend.

Clear front garden grass, trim heades. Clear grass from trench

$175

Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

Size roughly 4m x 3m • Cut all grass as short as possible • Clear grass from trench that is around perimter • trim hedges Type of gardening: Lawn mowing, Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Build a trench/retaining wall

$150

Ormeau QLD 4208, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

My garden soil seems to be sinking into the neighbours garden during rainfall. I need someone who is able to build a stable reinforcement to help keep my garden bed levelled and from soil seeping into the neighbours yard (their house is lower then ours) Unsure off how much the job will cost so happy to negotiate price. Also happy to buy said materials you will just have to let me know what is required. L10mx1mWx.50mD

Gardening hedge trim trenching and garden

$1,000

Googong NSW, Australia

14th May 2026

Need help with garden labour at a for-sale property. Work includes digging/trenching around the perimeter (approximately 80 lineal metres), trimming back a hedge to allow access, and tidying up the area on completion. Property is currently listed for sale so needs to be left neat and presentable. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Dig Trench & Plant Hedges

$250

Sunshine North VIC 3020, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Hi, I’m looking for an experienced gardener or landscaper to install hedge plants along my front and side boundary in Sunshine North. The total length is approximately: • 6.7 metres along the front boundary • 4 metres along the side boundary The plants (12 Lilly Pilly’s) are already purchased. I need someone to: • Dig the trench along both boundaries • Assess and ensure appropriate trench depth and spacing • Plant the Lilly Pilly’s • Align them evenly and position them correctly • Complete the installation to support healthy establishment Please bring your own tools and please respond only if you have relevant experience. I’m open to quotes and flexible with timing. Thanks. Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes but may need extra Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Jeremy was absolutely a pleasure to work with. Couldn’t recommend him more highly. He was punctual, well-prepared, and easy to work with. He double-checked everything, was open to feedback, and made adjustments without any fuss. Polite, friendly, hardworking, and efficient—he delivered a high-quality result. Would definitely book him again.

Dig trench and lay pavers compact ground

$400

Busselton WA, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Need a trench dug 600 mm deep to lay some cables trench. Is approx 20 metres we have a trench shovel Need a area half prepared already needs to be compacted. And slabs laid

Gardening & retic- and dig a 10m trench.

$1,000

Spearwood WA, Australia

1st Feb 2026

Front garden kangaroo plants need digging out (3sqm) and grass invading being removed and sprayed-and replant cuttings of that kangaroo paw. Then dig a trench along front lawns to lay new retic. And then backyard dig. 10m 500mm deep trench for a new water pipe to be layed. (Total digging probably 15 meters) have all the tools required. Just need strong back)

On time, clearly communicated, send pics to ask questions, efficient reliable work!

Inspect & fix warped driveway trench drain (grate not fitting)

$150

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2026

My driveway trench drain channel has warped inward and the grate will not sit. This is on a sloped driveway (no water pooling). Looking for a handyman / concreter / paving contractor to: • Inspect the drain • Advise whether the grate or a short section of channel needs replacing • Fix it so the grate sits securely and flush Photos attached.

Dig trench & install poly pipe with 2 pop-up sprinklers

$150

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

26th Jan 2026

Hi, I’m looking for someone to help with a small irrigation job in my backyard. The job includes: • Digging a trench approx 6m long x 200mm wide x 150-200mm deep along a brick wall • Laying poly pipe (supplied by me) • Installing 2 pop-up sprinklers (supplied by me) • Backfilling the trench with the same soil/turf and leaving the area neat and tidy You’ll need to bring your own tools I will provide all materials (poly pipe & sprinklers)

Dig trench for retic - &40 an hour

$320

White Gum Valley WA, Australia

18th Jan 2026

Need help digging retic pipes

Dig a trench 10 metres x ~400mm x ~400mm

$300

Upper Mount Gravatt QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2026

Need a trench dug so I can install a small retaining wall. Fence-to-fence is 10 metres, depth is ~400mm to allow for (almost) 2 bricks + bedding material. Width is 300-400mm, blocks are 180 or 210 wide (haven’t picked block yet), so as long as there is room for drainage/backfill it doesn’t need to be the full 400. Site access is narrow (880mm) and has a step (~400mm), so machinery probably won’t fit. Soil is soft-medium, no rocks. There is a drainpipe running near the water tank that will be above the 400mm depth, happy for a large margin to be left and I’ll build the wall around it. Spoils can be left on site, unless you want to take it for clean fill. Dog in photo will love playing assistant foreman (but will also be useless in that role)

Marika was perfect. Good communicator, reliable, *very* hard worker, kept in touch during the job. Would happily have him back to do other work.

Dig approx 50m trench to 150mm deep for lawn watering system

$100

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2025

This job is to dig a trench that I can use to install a lawn watering system. Total length is approx 50m and it needs to be 150mm deep. See attached photos and plan.

Outstanding work. Exactly what I asked for and done promptly and professionally

Hand trenching

$750

Rye VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2025

Need hand trenching done. All up around 45 meters in mixed soil

Dig trenches and help lay auto watering system. Approx 16m in total.

$150

West Croydon SA 5008, Australia

18th Dec 2025

I need approx 16m of turf dug up and assistance laying the automatic watering system. Including putting the turf back in place.