57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ajax, ON (2026)
91 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ajax: Ollivierre Contracting, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MLC Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 91.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Drain 1 Plumbers Inc., 288 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 Ajax excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ajax at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ollivierre Contracting | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Ajax | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | MLC Landscaping | 56 | 4.6★ (130) | Oshawa, 15 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (288) | North York, 37 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Bry Ron Contracting Ltd | 56 | 4.1★ (9) | Ajax | — | — |
| 5 | Limestone Construction and Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Ajax | Sat | — |
| 6 | Discount Pothole and Sealing | 54 | 4.9★ (93) | Scarborough, 32 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rocksberry Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Richmond Hill, 22 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JRC Landscaping and Snow | 53 | 4.9★ (46) | Oshawa, 14 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up | 53 | 4.9★ (110) | North York, 39 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Action Outdoor Services | 53 | 5.0★ (17) | Uxbridge, 31 km away | Sat | — |
The 91 best excavating contractors in Ajax, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Oshawa, 15 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York, 37 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews, the most in Ajax.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ajax
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ajax
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarborough, 32 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill, 22 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 14 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York, 39 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Uxbridge, 31 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 16 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 34 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pickering, 4 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 19 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Markham, 26 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ajax
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Markham, 21 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willowdale, 18 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 25 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarborough, 23 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 38 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 38 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 RBZ Contracting
Based in Ajax
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill, 31 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Lakes Landscapes
Based in Ajax
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 91 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ajax
20 more excavating contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACZ Contracting | General Construction in ajax | Home renovations in ajax | 5.0★ (12) | In Ajax |
| Ajax Property Maintenance | 4.3★ (6) | In Ajax |
| Best Contracting & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Ajax |
| Blacklight Renovation of Ajax | 5.0★ (31) | In Ajax |
| BRASS MONKEY HVAC Ajax | 5.0★ (21) | In Ajax |
| Cooper-Gordon Limited | 5.0★ (3) | In Ajax |
| DiamondShield Epoxy Floors - Ajax | 5.0★ (22) | In Ajax |
| Eco Living Construction | 1.0★ (3) | In Ajax |
| Electrician Ajax | PowerGrid Electric | 5.0★ (3) | In Ajax |
| Express Plumbing Ajax | 5.0★ (24) | In Ajax |
| EXPRESS RENO CANADA | 5.0★ (6) | In Ajax |
| Flow Plumbing Ajax | 5.0★ (1) | In Ajax |
| Garage Door Repair Ajax | 5.0★ (3) | In Ajax |
| Golden Age Maintenance & Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Ajax |
| Home Central Building Supply | 4.9★ (89) | In Ajax |
| JS Innovate Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Ajax |
| Moore Renovation and Construction Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Ajax |
| Opusprime Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Ajax |
| Royal Oak Bathroom Renovation Ajax, ON | 5.0★ (8) | In Ajax |
| SA3 Contractors | 5.0★ (4) | In Ajax |
How we ranked Ajax excavating contractors
We scored 91 Ajax excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ajax data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Ajax: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ajax?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ajax, ON is Ollivierre Contracting with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. MLC Landscaping (#2) and Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 91 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ajax?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 excavating contractors serving Ajax, ON. 9 of them are based in Ajax; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Ajax are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Ajax post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are MLC Landscaping (#2), Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#3) and Discount Pothole and Sealing (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ajax work on weekends?
50 of 91 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ollivierre Contracting (#1), MLC Landscaping (#2) and Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ajax excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated excavating contractors in Ajax is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. has the most, 288 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Ajax count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Ajax city centre, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Ajax
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 excavating contractors serving Ajax.
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