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Recent Trench Digging reviews
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Dig a drainage trench
$500
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
Good job done. I would recommend
Dig about 200meters long trench
$50
Trudge through torrential rain to get the job done! Thanks so much Ardi and friend.
Lawn levelling and trench back filling
$200
Got the job done. Hard worker. Nice bloke. Would definitely recommend.
Shovel work / Digging trench
$200
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
low
$160
median
$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.Â
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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.
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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.Â
Recent Trench Digging tasks
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.
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.
Move quartz stones & dig a trench: 8am on December 10 (Wednesday)
$100
Fulham Gardens, South Australia
9th Dec 2025
8am start: Wednesday 10 Dec Time not negotiable because you are working as part of a team. Working with my landscaper (who will be mending the leak in our watering system). We sprung a leak and many hands make light work. We need to shift around some white stones so we can fix this leak. And a 3 metre trench about 50cm deep and 20cm wide.
I need someone to trench about 18 meters in lawn for irrigation
$200
Salisbury Park SA 5109, Australia
29th Nov 2025
Trenching for irrigation Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Dig small trench and move gravel
$80
North Lambton NSW 2299, Australia
18th Nov 2025
Need someone to continue digging this trench, it’s approx 30cm wide and 11m long. It took me under 10 mins to do 1m for reference I need to expose the bottom of this fence so it can be retained. The soil is very easy to shift, as it hasn’t fully compacted. Just leave the dirt next to trench like picture. Also need a small pile of gravel moved away from fence, approx. 3 wheel barrows full.
Great guy, did the job perfectly and amazing communication!
Less than 20 m of lawn trenching
$200
City of Salisbury SA, Australia
17th Nov 2025
Lawn trenching for sprinkler Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Gardening - Dig a 4m trench
$200
Connolly WA, Australia
17th Nov 2025
I have to dig a trench from the water metre to the road. About 4m long 500mm deep. I’ve started the dig and send a photo of what’s left to do. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes









