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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
Did what was asked with a smile - nice bloke! Would definitely recommend Jake for any task.
Digging a small trench next to brick wall and cleaning out flower box
$200
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
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$163
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$280
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$420
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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
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
I need less than 20 m of lawn trenching don
$200
Salisbury Park SA, Australia
17th Nov 2025
Less than 20 m of lawn trenching for sprinkler Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Prepare trench for planting two rows of hedging
$400
Glenside SA, Australia
16th Nov 2025
We are planting two hedges to the front of our block. We have dug out one trench partially but it needs to go a bit deeper as there is clay. The other is not dug yet. The rows of hedging will be 14m and 16m. We have already bought the plants (Japanese box and Vidurnun) W require the following. The small trees are remaining but low plants will be removed. To summarise, we require:- Digging Disposal of sand and stones Laying new soil in trenches Planting hedging Adjust irrigation
Trench Dug
$250
Lara VIC, Australia
11th Nov 2025
I need to dig along my house and gate as no grass will grow there due to the very poor quality turf and rocks. I am looking to have it half a meter out and around 15cm down. It’s probably about 20 meters along. I have a soil and rock bin ready to go in the driveway and a wheelbarrow and shovel.
Marty did an excellent job with this job. Would use his services again!
Trench an clean up
$500
Minto NSW, Australia
30th Oct 2025
trench and clean Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Good hard working. Did what I needed.
Dig a trench for retic and other gardening
$80
Lathlain WA, Australia
24th Oct 2025
2hrs work - dig a trench - 200mm deep - 15m long. I will back fill. Other task can be discussed depending on gardening experience.
Modify an agridrain in our garden. Dig a trench, fill with stone
$1,000
Moss Vale NSW, Australia
24th Oct 2025
Dig a trench, fill with stone, re lay grass on top.
People needed to wheelbarrow gravel to backyard to fill trench.
$250
Rochedale South QLD 4123, Australia
21st Oct 2025
Fill wheelbarrows with drainage gravel and soil in front yard and relocate to drainage trench in back yard. Please supply 2 barrows. Multiple people required at same time.
Kyle and Jarrod were great to work with. Turned up on time and worked hard. Communication was excellent and I would highly recommend them for any task. Thanks again.
Trench digging
$300
Kahibah NSW, Australia
19th Oct 2025
Digging a trench under the house. Option to help waterproof brick wall. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Dig a 30cm deep, 6 metre long trench in front yard.
$500
Middleton Grange NSW 2171, Australia
6th Oct 2025
Need to dig a trench 30cm deep, 6 metres or so long along my boundary wall to create garden bed. All equipment supplied except for personal protect gear, such as gloves, eye wear, etc.
Top bloke who does the job with a smile. Thank you again Saad.
Trenching person with tools
$200
Glass House Mountains QLD, Australia
5th Oct 2025
I need someone to trench, possibly someone with tools. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Dig a trench
$400
Leabrook SA 5068, Australia
3rd Oct 2025
UPDATE - Apoligies to all, this needs to be rethought as there are trees in the way and potentially water lines. Will assess this week and come back to anyone interested. The task Dig a trench that is about 11m long and 600mm deep. I started the job but am time poor now to finish it. I have shovels so can provide tools if required. The photos show the trench will be between the fence and a hedge plant line. The space is about 50cm between there at some points. The overall idea of the trench is for conduit to the back shed therefore needs to be 600mm deep.
Mowing front lawns and edging/digging trench around garden beds
$100
Sunshine West, Victoria
28th Sep 2025
Needing assistance to have small trenches around garden beds also to prevent lawn creeping in. front lawn only to be mowed Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Lawn mowing, Weeding, Whipper snipping Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Digging a trench next to a fence being replaced
$150
Lesmurdie WA, Australia
19th Sep 2025
Need a trench dug next to a fence that’s being replaced. Has already been started but needs to be completed this weekend. In Lesmurdie. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Came on time, and dug the hole as planned.
General Gardening and digging a narrow trench in the garden
$35
Forestville NSW, Australia
17th Sep 2025
Digging a narrow trench in the garden and general garden tasks eg raking soil to a level. $35/hr starting at 10am. Likely the full day. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Thanks for the help and work.
Trench 6.5m long from meterbox to green power hub in garden
$500
Southern River WA, Australia
16th Sep 2025
I need a trench dug in from the meterbox to the green hub in the garden 6.5m long
Sonam and his brother communicated well, arranged a day early and just got into it and did the job perfectly
Dig a trench for a conduit 600mm deep min 200 wide
$5
Hawthorne QLD, Australia
1st Sep 2025
I need a trench for a conduit dug, 600mm below the pavers on the other side of the hedge. It is about 4.5-5m long and needs to be about 200mm wide. The soil behind the shrub is about 200mm above the pavers but that top player is very loose soil. The conduit line goes from the left of the bottom of the staircase right up to the stairs and right next to the motor for the garage gate. Will need it to be done before Monday the 8th of October. Location Hawthorne.
Shaun and his mate were awesome they were punctual and didn’t muck around highly recommend using them.
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.