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"Justin and his team came on a very hot heatwave afternoon and did a great job, I would recommend them. "
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"One of the nicest guys I have met in London. So helpful, so friendly, arrived on time, and helped us move without any s..."
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" Den house moves without any issues and Efficiently, good job indeed!!"
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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews in Central London
Tom exceeded all expectations - incredibly hard working and considerate, went above and beyond what was expected. I would not hesitate to work with Tom again, and would thoroughly recommend.
Excavate and dispose of approx 1.5m3 of soil (clay) from lawn.
£350
Kemal is reliable, hard working and communicated well. Recommend
Moving bags of rubble
£100
Extremely hard worker, diligent and stamina/strength of a 100 men
Move soil into rubble bags
£250
Justin leads a really effective and hardworking crew. Full marks for prompt arrival, communications and their hard work. Job done !! No problem in recommending them. Highly recommended.
Removal of 3m2 of topsoil from my back garden
£300
Asifali and his friend did just what we needed. Thanks guys
Move soil into bags and dig shallow trench for garden border
£100
Great communication and got the job done v efficiently
Bag up gravel
£50
What's the average cost of an Earthmoving Contractors expert in Central London
£123 - £290
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£123
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£184
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£290
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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 in Central London
Soil bags moving with grapple van
£200
Poynders Parade, Greater London
25th Jun 2026
Picking up 6 large topsoil bags and moving them down a side road. Needs to be done with grapple van
Move 180 bags of mixed rubble and sand from the back to front garden
£180
Tooting, Greater London, SW17
20th Jun 2026
Move 180 bags roughly 12-15kg each from back garden to fromt garden
Excellent very difficult job and smashed it
Moving gravel from street to front garden
£100
Balham, Greater London
17th Jun 2026
2.5 tonnes of gravel to be moved short distance from parking space to front garden. in jumbo bags
Move peloton tread
£75
Gospel Oak, Greater London
13th Jun 2026
Move Peloton from one room to another
Moving sacks of compost and sand from kerb to garden
£30
Belsize Park, Greater London
2nd Jun 2026
Moving heavy sacks of sand and compost delivered by Wickes from kerb to my garden. Shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes.
Great work, very polite and considerate
Move broken concrete out of the garden then bring in gravel and sand
£300
East Dulwich, Greater London, SE22
31st May 2026
We need probably one person for two days or two people for one to move concrete that we’ve broken up from the garden to the front of the house (no room for a wheelbarrow so by hand in garden bags) and then move gravel and sand back down as well as dig a bit of a trench if there’s time
The guys who came were amazing - they worked hard all day and cleared everything for me, even though it was raining and a bit miserable. They were lovely and helpful and went above and beyond. Thanks!
Aprx 500 bags of soil moved from garden to roadside. Labour only.
£100
Belsize Park, Greater London
5th May 2026
Labour only. 500 bags of soil to be moved through alley from garden to roadside and emptied into bulk bags. Needs to be done in one day for the lorry to collect. Wheel barrows on site.
Move topsoil from pavement to garden
£200
Peckham, Greater London, SE15
24th Apr 2026
I have had 850kg of top soil delivered and it needs to be taken in a wheelbarrow from the pavement to the garden. My wheelbarrow has a flat tyre so I need someone with their own wheelbarrow. We have side access so it is just a short back and forth from the pavement to the garden - maybe 20m.
Came round at short notice and cracked on with the job, brought the tools needed with him as I didn't have a wheelbarrow!
Move 2000L in compost from front garden to back garden
£150
New Cross Gate, Greater London
19th Mar 2026
I have four bulk bags of compost (500L each bag). I would like it taken in a wheelbarrow (I have one) down the side entrance to the back garden into the garden and put in various places on beds with a spade (which I also have). Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes
Front garden stones placed in flowerbed
£100
Swiss Cottage, Greater London
13th Mar 2026
There are two half bulk bags of stones which need moving from the street onto flowebed
Great to work with, would definitely recommend
Move 8 concrete paving stones less than a mile
£30
Haggerston, Greater London, E2
18th Feb 2026
I need 8 of these slabs transported by vehicle less than a mile from E9 7RX to the back garden of E8 4LX - it would need two people
Pavers in front of my house to the back garden. Easy work!
£60
Stoke Newington, Greater London, N16
31st Oct 2025
I had a delivery of pavers that are too heavy for me to move alone. I’d need one or two strong people to move them from the front of the house to the back garden. No tools needed, just strength. Will take no more than 90 mins
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!
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
Just need 2 labourers on day rate.
£50
Brixton, Greater London, SW9
20th Jun 2025
Delivery company could only drop gravel bulk bag to front of house. We are moving gravel from front yard to back yard. Need 2 strong men - thats it. 3 Bulk bags in a house full of women.
Removal of 3m2 of topsoil from my back garden
£300
Tottenham Green, Greater London
22nd Apr 2025
I have about 3m2 of topsoil, currently stored in my back garden that I need removing before Friday. The soil is stored in two piles and will require transporting from the garden, out of.a back gate to the street for removal. Two images show the size of each pile. By my calculations its about 2.5-3m cubed of soil. I have shovels and a wheelbarrow for use to remove. I’d need confirmation that the soil will be properly disposed of, before involving any contract. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No
Justin leads a really effective and hardworking crew. Full marks for prompt arrival, communications and their hard work. Job done !! No problem in recommending them. Highly recommended.
Digging up some soil
£200
Brockwell Park, Greater London
14th Apr 2025
Our front drive has flower beds that we need digging out before we can lay some topsoil. We think it's approximately 30m2 and needs digging out about 6 inches deep. You'll need to bring your own equipment. If you can remove the soil as well we'll pay extra for that.
Dig and wheelbarrow soil
£2,000
St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8
17th Mar 2025
Need to dig 30 tons of soil from the back garden and move to front garden with wheelbarrows. Will separately arrange a truck with grabs to collect and dispose of soil.
Move 25 bags of Gravel
£50
New Cross, Greater London
17th Mar 2025
Hello, I am looking for someone strong to move 25 bags of gravel from the front of the house to the garden, the garden is only accessible through the house.
Soil and clay removal
£350
Streatham Vale, Greater London
21st Feb 2025
Clay and soil removed , about enough to fill 12 yard skip ….. can’t get a grab truck down though









