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Excellent! Got the task done very quickly and with great communication throughout. Would highly recommend.

Soil and rubble removal

£100

Micah removed 70 bags of soil in record time, was prompt and communication was good. Will use again

Bags of soil taken away

£250

Quick, tidy, efficient, went above and beyond. Good communication- really impressed. Nice work. Fully recommend

Move 2 bulk bags of gravel about 10 metres for a new patio subbase.

£80

Worked very hard without complaint even when I underestimated the task

Help move construction materials

£30

Micah was hard working and diligent in his task. I would have no hesitation in employing his services again

Ground clearance

£200

Extremely hard worker, diligent and stamina/strength of a 100 men

Move soil into rubble bags

£250

What's the average cost of an Earthmoving Contractors expert

£100 - £240

low

£100

median

£150

high

£240

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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 professional 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 Taskers bring a variety of machinery, from mini-diggers for compact spaces to bulldozers for large sites.

Make it easier for Taskers 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 Taskers 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

We need a labourer to only help move wheel barrow and load van

£80

Rotton Park, West Midlands

16th Jul 2026

We need a labourer to literally just move soil from garden to the van with a wheel barrow and pulling bags of soil to van also. That is all you will do for about 3 hours, because 2 people will be helping you.

Help moving material

£500

Jordans, Buckinghamshire

15th Jul 2026

I need one or more strong fit people to move 3 tonnes of material 30 meters (downhill) . From the first photo to the last photo. It's all in our garden and it's a measured 30 m. I can hire an electric wheelbarrow or similar if necessary.

Move topsoil 140m from one garden to another.

£150

Lower Place, Greater London

14th Jul 2026

10.30AM TODAY NW10 postcode. Move bags of topsoil 140 metres from one garden to another. We need it transferred from large builder bags in a neighbour’s garden to smaller bags of that can be carried to our front garden (140m away). Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Removing Garden Soil

£55

De Beauvoir Town, Greater London, N1

13th Jul 2026

I need someone to assist me in moving garden soil from my back garden and taking it to dispose of. It needs to be removed from my property. We have a large green wheelie bin that is full and x2 black bins full. Probably about 360 litres in total. The garden is located at the back of the house with 2 steps down along the side return. I DO NOT have a wheelbarrow. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Remove rubble and dirt from garden

£300

Rainham, Greater London

12th Jul 2026

Dirt/rubble to be removed to ground level

Remove of soil from garden

£60

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

11th Jul 2026

Removal of soil from the back of the garden. Put soil in rubble bags and take to the skip outside.

Great help always recommended. Thank you

Rocks in garden

£60

Denbury, Devon

9th Jul 2026

Moving rocks from driveway to garden

Moving aggragate and topsoil into garden

£300

Catford, Greater London, SE6

8th Jul 2026

I need 4 x bulk bags of type 1 MOT and 4 x bulk bags of top soil moving from front of house to back garden through house. ADDITIONAL.. THERE WILL BE SOME RAKING OF EXISTING GROUD REQUIRED AND RAKING OUT OF TYPE ! ECT. THANKS Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Loading soil into skip

£120

Noel Park, Greater London

6th Jul 2026

Need labourer to load soil from back garden into skip at front of house. Have spades and wheel barrows. There’s a lot of soil from digging foundations. I don’t expect it all to be done in 1 day. Will post another for additional days. This is for 1 days work or approximately 8hrs.

10 tonnes of MOT type 1 Sub-base need moving

£180

Ewell, Surrey

4th Jul 2026

10 tonnes of type 1 MOT sub-base need moving from the drive to the rear of the garden . The distance is about 30m, going through the garage. Shovels and 2 wheelbarrows available for the task. The pictures are of the total 13 tonnes. Not all of it needs moving, just the 10 tonnes previously mentioned. Probably a 2 man task to get done in a day and aware it will be warm.

Barrow and spread gravel

£150

Chilton, Suffolk

29th Jun 2026

Ley membrane and spread three bags of gravel will require to be barrowed about 50 yards

Help load and move stone, would need a vehicle with high load capacity

£60

Bathwick, Somerset

28th Jun 2026

Pick up and move stones a short location, would be a large amount so a flat bed truck or something similar would be ideal. Some heavy lifting would be involved 👍. 2-3 hours.

Shovel pebbles from my terrace into rubble bags

£50

St George's, Greater Manchester

27th Jun 2026

around 1- 2 hours work max Pebbles and dirt need to be bagged up into rubble bags today from concrete floor on terrace- castlefield manchester we are already making a start but too heavy for me to do alone- we have the rubble bags and shovel

Help move heavy topsoil

£60

Twickenham, Greater London, TW1

26th Jun 2026

Need two strong people to shovel topsoil into wheelie bins and transport up a lift to a terrace. I've got three large pallets of topsoil to be completed.

Removal of soil from garden

£100

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

26th Jun 2026

Need help is removal of soil from garden to the front of the house

Move soil down

£100

Bradley, Lincolnshire

25th Jun 2026

Labourer needed , soil moved to front of house

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

Filling raised beds with sand/soil

£150

Botley, Buckinghamshire

23rd Jun 2026

Six jumbo bags of soil/sand need wheelbarrowing around to back garden and put into raised beds - have wheelbarrow and shovel available to use for this. I really need help with this on Friday or Saturday if possible.

Excellent work - thanks for your help!

Move soil from rear extension into rear garden

£250

The Hyde, Greater London

23rd Jun 2026

Remove soil from rear extension and put it in rear garden Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Move topsoil from drive to garden

£250

Yardley, West Midlands

21st Jun 2026

Wheel barrow 20 tonnes of top soil to rear garden Level the ground in preparation for turfing.