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Samuel was very professional, on time, efficient and did a fantastic job! We would definitely recommend him for any work you require. Honest, hardworking and reliable, everything you look for in a tradesman.
Edit* Dig trench & turf 10cm deep
$250

Great work!
Dig Trench and Clear bricks - Laboring
$135

Great work. Neat and tidy. Cleared away the old edging and the driveway looks like new. Would recommend.
Dig trenching and lay driveway edging
$300

Sam has been great to work with, and we will be getting him back in the future.
Landscaping & Trenching
$600

Fantastic job. Willing to offer advice. Punctual. Friendly. Works hard - pretty much the model AirTasker.
Dig shallow trenches & wheelbarrow sand +gravel
$25

Superstar worker cannot rate highly enough
Back fill trench and load excess soil into skip
$240
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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.
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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
Dig trench for French drain
$500
Coniston NSW, Australia
28th Aug 2025
Need a trench dug around a 2m x 2m spa. Aswell as along an 8m fence for a French drain. I’ve started it but don’t really have the equipment or time
Dig 7m trench for drainpipe
$160
Upper Coomera QLD, Australia
27th Aug 2025
Dig 7m x 50cm to a depth of 30cm. Dig up and move turf and soil from back garden to Ute in front driveway . No taking to tip or unloading ute. All tools supplied. Should not take longer than 2-3 hours but we are prepared to pay for 4 hours at $40 per hour. Total of $160 even if you finish earlier.
Even out lumpy backyard with levelling in some areas, two trenches
$1,000
Mount Evelyn VIC, Australia
12th Aug 2025
Landscaping Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
I need a trench dug about 10 metres and deep enough to cut tree roots
$5
Swan View WA, Australia
8th Aug 2025
i need a trench dug about 10 metres long and deep enough to cut through next doors tree roots. I don't have a budget figure. just looking for a quote.
Dig a trench & re-plant 9 viburnum plants & 2 Benjamin ficus balls.
$120
Belfield NSW 2191, Australia
5th Aug 2025
dig a trench & re-plant 9 viburnum plants & 2 Benjamin ficus balls.


Amazing! Great! Very polite gentleman, nothing was too hard, easy going.
Dig a trench & re-plant 9 viburnum plants & 2 Benjamin ficus balls.
$120
Belfield NSW 2191, Australia
5th Aug 2025
dig a trench & re-plant 9 viburnum plants & 2 Benjamin ficus balls.
Dig a trench to lay nbn conduit from house to street front boundary
$350
Mount Waverley VIC, Australia
22nd Jul 2025
Hi! We will be digging a trench about 8m long and 30cm deep from the house to the street front boundary. Most of this is along a flowerbed. Additional length of 1.5m length is concreted.


Good communication and job well done.
Place plastic and rocks in trench watch side of house
$600
Runaway Bay QLD, Australia
21st Jul 2025
Need someone to place plastic then rocks in the trenches shown in photos . Rocks are out the front of house you will need to provide your own wheelbarrow to move them .
Dig out clay soil in trench and dispose of
$500
Glenside SA 5065, Australia
12th Jul 2025
Dig out a trench in clay soil 900cm x 80cm wide x 40cm deep in bottom of this flower border. Dispose of soil and any stones. The area is currently covered with tarps to keep dry


I would highly recommend Daniel. Communication was excellent and he worked very hard to complete my task. He deserves his 5 star rating 😁
Backyard Demolition, Excavation, and Trenching (Narrow Access)
$5
Windsor Gardens SA 5087, Australia
2nd Jul 2025
* Budget is flexible depending on what’s included—happy to discuss. * Can also break this into stages if needed (e.g. demo + spoil removal first). * Quote can be adjusted based on site visit and scope. Hi, I’m looking for someone experienced in demolition and site prep to help get my backyard ready for landscaping. The job includes: Breaking up and removing existing concrete Removing one tree and stump Excavating ~57m² area to 200mm depth Preparing and compacting the base (crushed rock etc.) Digging two trenches: One 3m trench for plumbing on one side One 12m trench for power 600mm deep (to run to spa, pond, and pergola) Spoil needs to be removed from the site—wheelbarrow access is available. Site Access: Only 720mm wide access on one side of the house Limited Backyard access via neighbour might be possible through fence panel removal. No rear or laneway access Ideal if you have: Experience with small backyard digs and base prep Narrow-access gear like a Dingo/Kanga (or willing to do manual work) Ability to take spoil offsite Photos are attached for reference. Let me know if you need more details or want to come inspect before quoting. Thanks! Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Trench Clearing Work This Weekend
$200
Enoggera QLD, Australia
27th Jun 2025
Labouring work this Saturday to clear footing trenches that have been dug with an excavator, and piers bored with an auger, for a cellar. Also laying plastic sheeting and inserting reo steel if time permits. Must be a strong labourer able to shovel dirt, lift heavy material, and push a barrow. Minimum 4 hours work, possibly longer. $40 per hour.
Drainage issue. Need a trench to allow water to flow
$300
Narangba QLD, Australia
1st Jun 2025
Water is pooling between a concrete path and a concrete block retaining wall. Seeking landscapers to provide drainage solutions to address this issue.
Trench digging, landscaping, general labor, and home maintenance.
$400
Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
6th May 2025
trench digging, landscaping, general labor, and home maintenance.
Drainage Trench - 10m x 0.5m x 0.5m
$700
Mount Warren Park QLD, Australia
5th May 2025
I need a trench dug that needs to be 0.5m x 0.5m x 10m long, lined with geo fabric and filled with drainage stone. Price is Including material - 2.5m3 rock and fabric and fees
Dig a shallow trench for a low block wall. Cut away excess fill .
$250
Park Orchards VIC, Australia
4th May 2025
Dig a shallow trench approx. 23cm deep by 45cm wide and 16.2 metres long. (The trench is for a low block wall behind my tennis court.) Also cut back fill by approx. 15cm, behind proposed wall. No need to move fill, just pile it up along rear of wall location.


Duncan is pleasant to work with, is a quick study and a highly qualified engineer, but very practical. He is reliable, turns up on time and meets all requirements. Works consistently and gets the job done. Highly recommended.
Dig 11m trench in front lawn & cut 1m concrete
$400
Glenroy VIC, Australia
22nd Apr 2025
Urgent job ideally 23rd or 24th April - front yard preparation for electric gate. We need to run electric cable from motor to house. Electrical work will be completed by an electrician after job is complete. We are in urgent need to dig up a 600mm deep trench in our front lawn. Approximately 11 metres long. Will need to go under our water pipe. Small Concrete area will need to be cut approximately 1 metre long. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Backfilling trenches
$250
Pitt Town NSW, Australia
20th Apr 2025
Irrigation trenches need to be backfilled. Preferably someone fit
Extend a front yard trench in heavy clay soil for planting ASAP
$200
Rockbank VIC, Australia
15th Apr 2025
I have dug a trench by hand with tools (mattock/crowbar/shover) and am over it, very hard ground/clay. I would like the trench extended and deepened slightly. See attached pictures. Happy to also negotiate soil and green waste removal which is currently on my nature strip to make it a quote worth giving. Ideally I would like the trench complete ASAP so that I can plant what I like over Easter and ANZAC day long weekends. I'm sorry but this is only my 2nd time using Airtasker, please let me know if there are any questions. I've listed the job price from just googling trenching services etc, could be a quick job if you have machinery or are strong/good at digging. I'm a bit worried about pipes but have a drainage plan (doesn't appear to be pipes but I'm bad at reading plans) and don't need to go super deep. (25cm or so) Thank you for viewing my ad. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes


Moe is amazing, will be using his services again. Thank you brother.
Trencher for sprinklers
$250
Shepparton VIC, Australia
9th Apr 2025
Looking for someone for trenching for lay out sprinklers
Labour to help with trenching and pavers
$200
Rochedale South QLD, Australia
15th Mar 2025
Looking for someone to help with a job in Rochedale south removing pavers, digging a trench and reinstalling pavers after. Will be working in a team on two others and myself. I can’t help as I’ve injured myself but will be there to help guide through the job.


Did an awesome job and will Be hiring again