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All good! I actually didn’t need Constant’s help in the end but he was very communicative.

Help Lifting Heavy Bags (20kg)

£50

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

Rikki & Jade, were amazingly helpful and made sure the job was done overcoming any challenges they had. They are also very reliable and came every time & left things in order around the job. I highly recommend them.

Move soil from front drive to back of the house

£400

He was great, thanks James

Remove the soil in a 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

Professional, timely, communicative. Thank you!

Soil moved from front driveway into garden

£100

What's the average cost of an Earthmoving Contractors expert

£100 - £230

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£100

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£130

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£230

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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.

Make it easier for contractors to provide you with accurate quotes by making sure the job details you share are clear and complete. It also helps to keep the site accessible to contractors on the scheduled day of earthmoving to allow them to complete the job efficiently.

No, materials like asbestos require specialist disposal services. If needed, feel free to book a separate service for this through Airtasker. 

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.

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

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

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

Hire skip for 5 days

£100

Stanmore, Greater London, HA7

12th Aug 2025

Hire out skip for house clearance

Remove 1 cubic foot of loose soil

£10

Perivale, Greater London, UB6

11th Aug 2025

Hi, i wanted a quote for clearing soil that has been dug up in the garden. Im based in Ealing West London, and the soil is loose/unpacked. Its about 1 cubic foot of soil

Remove fountain bucket from ground

£30

Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, KT1

11th Aug 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.

Dig up and remove 4 inchs top soil to a skip from front garden...

£300

Redcastle Furze, Norfolk

11th Aug 2025

dig up about 4 inchs top soil from front garden and removed to a skip.Garden size :17ft x 16ft.

3.5 x 3.5m area dug out, topsoil removed

£300

Windsor, Berkshire

10th Aug 2025

Roughly 3.5 x 3.5m area needs digging out to aid in levelling. I also need the topsoil removing as there is too much already (moved from elsewhere in the garden).

Hire a skip

£300

Stratford New Town, Greater London

5th Aug 2025

Looking to hire an 8 yard skip

Digging up and removing a large pile of soil and rubble

£300

Hornsey Vale, Greater London

31st Jul 2025

We have a large pile of weeds, soil and rubble that we need removing. Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Soil remove

£100

Twigworth, Gloucestershire

27th Jul 2025

Soil remove and fill in the skip

Move rolls of turf

£50

Norland Town, West Yorkshire

18th Jul 2025

We have 50 rolls of turf to move from the front of our house to the back by hand.

Move garden materials through the house

£50

Bowes Park, Greater London

17th Jul 2025

Hello, we have a pallet of topsoil, sand and gravel that we need to transfer from our front garden to back garden through the house. Will need to be done bag by bag as we have a few steps into the kitchen. It’s not a big house and we will lay corex down for protection.

Daniel helped with moving landscaping materials through the house to the rear garden, did a fantastic job. Highly recommend.