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Matt is amazing. Quick to respond, on time, incredibly kind, and skilled, he finished the task in no time. He is great!
Remove digged out soil (skip provided)
£200
All good! I actually didn’t need Constant’s help in the end but he was very communicative.
Help Lifting Heavy Bags (20kg)
£50
Worked very hard without complaint even when I underestimated the task
Help move construction materials
£30
Professional, timely, communicative. Thank you!
Soil moved from front driveway into garden
£100
Mohammad and his team were fantastic. Really polite. Helpful. Cleared up everything
Remove soil/turf already in black rubble bags x40 ish
£100
He was great, thanks James
Remove the soil in a garden
£100
What's the average cost of an Earthmoving Contractors expert
£100 - £220
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£100
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£130
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£220
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Why hire an earthmover through Airtasker?
Moving large volumes of earth and rock is more than your regular spadework. It demands skill, savviness, and a heavy-duty kit — three things you can be certain about when you hire seasoned earthmovers on Airtasker.
Attempting to dig trenches, clear land, or even haul rubble by yourself can quickly turn into a mishap. You wouldn't want to be left with a botched job that could easily bring you to your knees in mud, construction delays, and hefty extra costs later down the line! Skip the headaches that come with flimsy DIYs and work with top-rated earthmoving contractors near you instead.
Simply post on Airtasker and quickly receive offers from expert earthmovers who can handle the heavy lifting without a hitch, from soil removal to large-scale excavation. Check past client reviews and compare quotes, so you can hire the perfect match — no cowboy builders, just proper professionals who know their onions.
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Top Earthmoving Contractors related questions
An earthmoving contractor will charge depending on the specifics of the job, but rates typically range from £100 to £240. Larger excavation projects may cost more. For a more accurate estimate, simply post your job on Airtasker and wait for qualified Taskers to send quotes for your consideration.
Of course! Taskers are ready to take on any job, big or small. Count on them to move topsoil or dismantle an old raised bed — whatever you may need.
Earthmoving contractors bring a variety of machinery, from mini-diggers for compact spaces to bulldozers for large sites.
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Timeframes may vary based on how complex a task is, but small tasks can often be completed in a single day.
If you're looking to hold a large-scale excavation or work near public roads, it's best to personally check with your local council for enquiries about permit requirements.
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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
4 Yard skip hire
£170
Shenstone, Staffordshire
18th Oct 2025
In need of a 4 yard skip for soil and rubble
6yd Skip hire
£200
Lower Walton, Cheshire
16th Oct 2025
I need a 6yd skip to be hired for a wk asap
Small Skip hire
£150
Bidston Hill, Merseyside
11th Oct 2025
Small skip hire needed to move things out of house
Remove fountain bucket from ground and fill
£30
Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, KT1
7th Oct 2025
There is a bucket stuck in the ground of our front garden which I need removing. It was used for a small fountain. For someone with the right tools it likely wouldn’t take long. Needs filling with some soil.
Remove a pile of rubble and earth that is about 4 cubic yards
£250
South Wimbledon, Greater London
6th Oct 2025
I need the pile of earth and rubble removed and disposed of. ( my apologies that I did explain that clearly in my first attempt) I had a trench dug beside my house and agreed for the materials to be left in my garden since I thought it was just earth. It is mostly stones and broken bricks. I guess between 2 and 4 cubic yards. It will need to be shovelled into a wheelbarrow and then wheeled around 30 yards before reaching the road outside my garden where it could be picked up. Further details: I have added photos. The pile is 4.5 m long and 120 cm wide and 30 cm to the top of the ridge. I have added for scale a 150 cm long rake, 60 cm yellow spirit level and 90 cm metallic spirit level. I tried to rake round the edge to make the mound clearer. It is clearest in the view along the length.
Great quality work. A pleasure to deal with
Move turf and soil
£100
Elsenham, Essex
25th Sep 2025
Move turf and soil in a garden
Rocks and soil
£15
Ilford, Greater London, IG1
17th Sep 2025
Doing somw garden work theres large rock's and soil that needs moving
Moving type 1 from front to back of property
£240
Walmley, West Midlands
15th Sep 2025
I need 6x 1 tonne bags of type 1 mot moved from the front garden to the back and tipped in a pile. Wheelbarrows and shovels supplied. Looking for a team of 2 for 1 day
Move soil and clay
£200
Walesby Grange, Lincolnshire
15th Sep 2025
Remove soil and clay from driveway and dispose of. Restricted access. Please refer to photos
Help move soil
£123
Risinghurst, Oxfordshire
14th Sep 2025
We have 10 bulk bags of soil which we need moving from front to back garden
1 tonne dumpy bag of soil
£100
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8
9th Sep 2025
I have a 1 tonne 1m x 1m dumpy of soil I need removing from outside my house
Great chap, did the job needed as promised, what more can you ask?
Move clay soil
£200
Witney, Oxfordshire
8th Sep 2025
To remove Soil and clay dug up on the front garden
Remove bulk bag of sand and granite dust
£50
Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire
8th Sep 2025
I have a bulk bag approx 3 quarters full of sharp sand and another bulk bag of grano dust approx quarter full that needs removing
Heavy labour, moving gravel/sand through flat into garden
£200
Shacklewell, Greater London
30th Aug 2025
Hello, I'm currently doing a DIY gardening job and need assistance moving 2 bulk bags of MOT 1/hardcore and 2 bulk bags of sand from kerbside down into my garden. Unfortunately there is no side access so it needs to be moved in buckets through the flat and down stairs into the garden. Purely manual labour required, happy to answer any follow ups, pictures of the route through the flat are attached.
Did the job in half as much time as I expected, super hard worker!
Spread 15 bags of gravel
£80
Longbridge, West Midlands
30th Aug 2025
Spread 15 bags of gravel on garden
Fill a skip with pre-bagged clay soil waste (heavy)
£50
Penge, Greater London
28th Aug 2025
To put the prebagged soil waste in nearby skip. We have about 100-150 bags of clay soil that we have bagged up and are stacked at the front of our flat. The skip is about less than 10 meters away from the piles so nice and close. We would like someone strong to put the bags into the skip. The bags are around 15kg each so will need someone strong. I estimate this to take between 1-2 hours so have set price at £50 for completing the task. If you can get it done quicker, great for both of us.
4 yard Skip hire
£150
Rubery, West Midlands
25th Aug 2025
I need to hire a small skip, 4 yard size
Remove 1 cubic meter of spoil soil; piled and ready to go
£100
Dorking, Surrey, RH4
23rd Aug 2025
Remove 1 cubic meter of spoil soil from back garden; it is already piled; good back garden access for truck
Removal of soil and rubble from garden
£100
Chingford Hatch, Greater London, E4
17th Aug 2025
Removing soil and rubble taken out for pond
Soil/clay removal
£100
Gretton, Gloucestershire
13th Aug 2025
We have building bags filled with soil and clay that we need removing