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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

He was great, thanks James

Remove the soil in a garden

£100

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

What's the average cost of an Earthmoving Contractors expert

£100 - £247

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£100

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£145

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£247

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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

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

Help me clean through dirt

£50

Banners Gate, West Midlands

20th Jun 2026

I need help cleaning through these piles of soil, so I can fill my drains - SCOPE OF WORK: Remove big items in the soil, so remove the bricks and old pieces of guttering and concrete. Place the big items that are not required in one pile at the front of the house.

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

Shift 2.5t dirt from back garden to front into 6y skip

£120

Killingworth Moor, Tyne and Wear

15th Jun 2026

Move 2.5t of dirt from dumpy bags, into wheel barrow and move to skip in front garden. Access OK - 2 ramps, onto into skip, second to back garden

Fill shallow trench (already dug) 20cm wide 30cm deep with gravel

£80

Gallows Corner, Greater London

14th Jun 2026

Required to fill a small shallow trench with gravel. The trench has already been dug and is approximately 30cm deep and 20cm wide and is approximately 20metres long - it only needs filling with gravel to cover a pipe which is already been placed there. Also in same job dig a short trench approximately 3m long, 30cm deep and 20 cm wide and fill. Please provide a competitive quote for labour to be considered (gravel provided by me).

Bag up soil and move from back garden to front down steps no machines

£300

Pebsham, East Sussex

13th Jun 2026

Bag soil and take down steps to front garden Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Move peloton tread

£75

Gospel Oak, Greater London

13th Jun 2026

Move Peloton from one room to another

Remove garden soil

£100

Burchett's Green, Berkshire

12th Jun 2026

I have waste soil from digging drainage trenches. I need to either transport from the rear of the garden to a skip at front of the house (approx 20 m), or bag it all and dispose. There’s about enough soil / rubble to fill one medium skip (8 yard).

Tahir & his team were excellent. They did exactly what needed to be done and they did it a lot quicker than anticipated - very pleased

Move Top soil from the drive to the rear garden

£50

Lode Heath, West Midlands

9th Jun 2026

Move top soil from the drive to tye raised bed

Move Portland limestone garden sculpture to another part of my garden

£220

Wollaton, Nottinghamshire

9th Jun 2026

Move heavy Portland Limestone sculpture and base to another part of my garden.

Need soil and sand moved from parts of the garden to backfill area.

£50

Loxford, Greater London, IG1

9th Jun 2026

Need soil and sand moved form other parts pf garden to backfill area.

Full Clearance of garden

£100

Langley Green, West Midlands

6th Jun 2026

Take Soil to the front of the house Few slabs and other bits of pieces nothing major Level the soil with rake Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

To just Move slabs to drive

£50

Lutterworth, Leicestershire

5th Jun 2026

Want slabs moved from the front of the house to the side tonight Pickup location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England Drop-off location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England Removals size: A few items Stairs: No

Soil moving in my garden

£300

Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6

3rd Jun 2026

We need to move some soil, level off the lawn area, lay a weed membrane and some gravel Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Soil moving

£80

Sealand, Clwyd

2nd Jun 2026

Looking for someone reliable and ready to graft. I need soil dug out and moved from one side of the garden to the other. Straightforward labouring, nothing fancy — just good honest work.📍 Chester area 💷 £80 for the full job ⏱️ Ideal for someone who wants a fast cash job and isn’t afraid of a shovel.Message me if you're up for it and can start soon.

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!

Moving type 1 MOT around garden

£120

Little Waltham, Essex

28th May 2026

Looking for someone who can be an extra pair of hands for the morning of the 30th of May (or on 29th May in the afternoon) to help move type 1 MOT around the garden.

Move MOT hardcore and gravel from kerbside to garden

£350

Grahame Park, Greater London

28th May 2026

I need help moving 2 bulk bags of garden aggregate and 1 crate (50 x 20kg) stone chippings from a kerbside delivery at the front of my property into my back garden. [PLEASE SEE IMAGES FOR PROPERTY ACCESS] The materials are: 2 x bulk bags of MOT Type 1 hardcore 1 x bulk bag of Cotswold stone chippings Total weight is likely around 2.4–2.6 tonnes. The bags will be dropped at kerbside/front of property. The material needs to be moved: from kerbside down a few basement steps through my apartment out into the back garden The job will require moving the material carefully using buckets, rubble tubs, wheelbarrow if suitable, and/or strong rubble sacks. You will need to bring: Wheelbarrow if possible Shovel Buckets / rubble tubs Dust sheets or floor protection Gloves Anything needed to keep the route clean and protected The route goes through the apartment, so care is important. I need someone who can work neatly and avoid damage to walls, floors, doors and steps. The material only needs to be moved into the garden and left in separate piles/areas. No laying or landscaping required. Ideally suited to 2 strong labourers, as it is a heavy job. Date required: Monday 1 June Location: E5 8DD, Hackney / East London Please only apply if you have experience moving building/garden materials and are comfortable with heavy manual labour. Please include: How many people will attend What tools/equipment you will bring How long you expect it to take Whether you have moved bulk bags through a property before

Very happy with the work. Russell did a really great job and was really pleasant, will definitely work with him on my next jobs.

Empty sand from a well.

£1,000

Lower Bourne, Surrey

27th May 2026

We have a well that has several meters of sand in it that needs emptying. Obviously this requires descending down the well and then pulling the sand up in a bucket or similar each time. It’s probably a 2 person job and I’d expect you to apply sensible safety measures.