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Recent Earthmoving Contractors reviews

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

Great service. Job completed to a high standard. Many thanks

I need soil removal

£120

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

What's the average cost of an Earthmoving Contractors expert

£100 - £242

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£100

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£127

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£242

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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

Soil removal

£60

Harrow Weald, Greater London, HA3

7th Apr 2025

Brown bin is full of soil from garden, need the soil removed

Lovely guy, efficient and punctual, will reach out again for sure!

Need help moving gravel from drive to back garden.

£100

Plumstead Common, Greater London

6th Apr 2025

I have around 400kg of gravel that needs moving from my drive to my back garden. The alley way between my house and garage is too narrow for a wheelbarrow. A wheelbarrow might possibly fit through the garage but there are then steps down to the back garden.

Ash is great, really easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Punctual and completed our job quicker than we would have thought (moving 400kg of gravel without a wheelbarrow!). Very tidy and polite. Would highly recommend and we’ll def be seeking Ash out for future jobs.

Need a 12 yard skip at Rm7

£300

Rush Green, Greater London, RM7

5th Apr 2025

need a 12 yard skip to be delivered today at Rm7

Moving wood and compost

£75

Harpesford, Surrey

4th Apr 2025

I have 35x scaffold boards that need to be moved from driveway to garden area. I also have 4x large bags of compost that need to be manually emptied by shovel and transported via wheelbarrow into garden.

Soil removal

£3,500

Arkley, Greater London

31st Mar 2025

Approximately 800m3 of soil removal required from a building site in Arkley, Barnet. Soil is located down an approx 150m driveway. Approx 800m3 of soil comprising 500m3 a mix of clay and soil and 300m3 of soil.

Labour required to move rubble

£120

Highams Park, Greater London, E4

24th Mar 2025

Labour required to move rubble from back yard to skip at rear of property. Clear access with 5-10 meter from rubble to skip. Wheel barrow and shovel provided, also have some large tubs and rubble sacks.

Remove 1 bulk bag of soil/dirt

£50

New Town, Hertfordshire

20th Mar 2025

Remove a bulk bag of soil from my back garden

Labourer needed to fill skip

£400

Broughton, Buckinghamshire

20th Mar 2025

I have excavated part of my garden and I have rubble and mud which needs removing. I have a 10 yard skip for the rubble to be put into. The garden is surrounded by houses on all sides, so the only way to remove the rubble is with wheel barrows through the narrow garden gate. This job is to fill the 10 yard skip with the rubble and soil.

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.

Move concrete from my garden into skip on the driveway

£140

Longlands, Greater London

17th Mar 2025

Move several piles of concrete/old patio from garden into skip on driveway. Clear side access. Approx 150ft run from where the concrete is to where the skip is.

Move soil from front to back of house

£100

Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14

16th Mar 2025

Got two large bags of top soil being delivered onto my drive, which needs moving to the back garden. I can provide the spade and wheelbarrow. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

2 Ton bags of soil stones broken slabs removal

£60

Shard End, West Midlands

15th Mar 2025

2x ton bags of soil sand stones and broken slabs needs removing

Shovelling 3 piles of top soil in a bag

£80

Epping Green, Essex

15th Mar 2025

Get 3 piles of soil in bags. 1 days work . I have a shovel and sacks but need a labourer

Soil removal

£80

Epping Green, Essex

14th Mar 2025

Remove soil from garden .. 3 Large piles of soil which have been Dug up and replaced by planters

Soil removal

£150

West Bedfont, Surrey

12th Mar 2025

removing of excess soil from drive way

Soil removal

£120

Winterhill, Buckinghamshire

10th Mar 2025

Soil and mud to be taken away it’s already all dug up and will be on drive

Need the bottom of my garden levelled

£400

Counters End, Hertfordshire

9th Mar 2025

I’d like the bottom of my garden dug and levelled. It’s a terraced house and has access at the side ally but cannot fit a mini digger through. So would need to be carried out by bucket or wheel burrow. Measurements of what I’d like levelled is roughly 8.5 x 3 m. Haven’t got a clue on how much the going rate for this would be.

Soil clay removal

£100

Gedling, Nottinghamshire

8th Mar 2025

I have two skip bags (1 cubic meter each) with soil/clay/gravel to be collected

Dig and move soil into pond and into skip

£200

Little Sandhurst, Berkshire

6th Mar 2025

Move soil into pond, move soil into skip Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: Above 300m² Has green waste bin: Yes