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Best Excavating Contractors in Collingwood, ON (2026)

31 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Collingwood: Brentwood C Excavation, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DC Custom Grading and Excavation INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 31.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Simcoe Demolition, 52 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #11.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

31 Collingwood excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Collingwood at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Collingwood at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Brentwood C Excavation645.0★ (47)Wasaga Beach, 13 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2JAM Contracting Corp644.9★ (37)CollingwoodSat—
3Arthur James Construction625.0★ (12)CollingwoodSat · Sun—
4DC Custom Grading and Excavation INC604.9★ (15)Collingwood24/7Emergencies
5North Terrain Gravel Driveways585.0★ (3)CollingwoodSat · Sun—
6Wet Basement Resolutions584.6★ (35)Wasaga Beach, 11 km away24/7—
7Black Rock Construction565.0★ (5)Collingwood——
8Penetang Sand & Gravel Ltd564.9★ (37)Midland, 38 km away——
9Elevation Landscape & Construction555.0★ (4)Collingwood——
10Darren Neil And Sons Excavating Inc.554.5★ (17)Collingwood——

The 31 best excavating contractors in Collingwood, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Collingwood

    #1 Brentwood C Excavation

    Based in Wasaga Beach, 13 km away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    56 54th St S, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1W9
    View profile for Brentwood C Excavation(705) 794-8080

  2. #2 JAM Contracting Corp

    Based in Collingwood

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for JAM Contracting Corp(705) 796-1526

  3. #3 Arthur James Construction

    Based in Collingwood

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1:30 PM
    View profile for Arthur James Construction(705) 443-7103

  6. #6 Wet Basement Resolutions

    Based in Wasaga Beach, 11 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    51 44th St N, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1Z2
    View profile for Wet Basement Resolutions(647) 234-7244

  7. #7 Black Rock Construction

    Based in Collingwood

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 Bryan Dr, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2K6
    View profile for Black Rock Construction(705) 351-2617

  8. #8 Penetang Sand & Gravel Ltd

    Based in Midland, 38 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9854 County Rd 93, Penetanguishene, ON L9M 2G2
    View profile for Penetang Sand & Gravel Ltd(705) 549-7153

  11. #11 Simcoe Demolition

    Based in Barrie, 36 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Collingwood.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Simcoe Demolition(705) 220-3632

  14. #14 Microvator Excavation, Landscape and Drainage Contractors

    Based in Barrie, 40 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    44 Sinclair Ct, Barrie, ON L4N 5X8
    View profile for Microvator Excavation, Landscape and Drainage Contractors(647) 454-4202

  15. #15 M C Grading & Excavating Inc

    Based in Barrie, 34 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2148 Snow Valley Rd, Minesing, ON L9X 1J7
    View profile for M C Grading & Excavating Inc(705) 623-5806

  16. #16 TC Contracting

    Based in Shelburne, 33 km away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for TC Contracting(905) 967-3869

  17. #17 Longarm Contracting

    Based in Collingwood

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1293 Fairgrounds Rd, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0
    View profile for Longarm Contracting(705) 441-4631

  18. #18 CCH Excavating

    Based in Midland, 40 km away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    1008 William St, Midland, ON L4R 5E3
    View profile for CCH Excavating(705) 526-9000

  20. #20 Clearlite Electric

    Based in Collingwood

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Sandford Fleming Dr, Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6
    View profile for Clearlite Electric(705) 446-1407

  21. #21 SUPERIOR PROPERTY GROUP

    Based in Midland, 38 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    251 Macavalley Rd, Tiny, ON L9M 0G5
    View profile for SUPERIOR PROPERTY GROUP(705) 209-4181

  23. #23 North Concrete

    Based in Innisfil, 25 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2586 Flos Rd 3 W, Springwater, ON L0L 2K0
    View profile for North Concrete(705) 985-0100

  25. #25 Earth Worx Unlimited

    Based in Bracebridge, 35 km away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7665 ON-93, Tiny, ON L0K 2E1
    View profile for Earth Worx Unlimited(705) 955-3353

All 31 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Collingwood, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26G. Priest Services Inc.474.0★ (15)29 km
27AK Landscaping Angus475.0★ (7)35 km
28Dan Forget Construction464.0★ (4)38 km
29Eric Pauze Construction Ltd454.0★ (4)34 km
30Stewart’s land management, Inc.445.0★ (3)37 km
31Cedar Ridge Group Inc.435.0★ (3)37 km

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How we ranked Collingwood excavating contractors

We scored 31 Collingwood 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Collingwood data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Collingwood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Collingwood?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Collingwood, ON is Brentwood C Excavation with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. JAM Contracting Corp (#2) and Arthur James Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 31 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Collingwood?

ContractorsRanked ranks 31 excavating contractors serving Collingwood, ON. 9 of them are based in Collingwood; 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 Collingwood are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Collingwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DC Custom Grading and Excavation INC (#4) and Wet Basement Resolutions (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Collingwood work on weekends?

15 of 31 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brentwood C Excavation (#1), JAM Contracting Corp (#2) and Arthur James Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Collingwood excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 31 rated excavating contractors in Collingwood is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Simcoe Demolition has the most, 52 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Collingwood count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Collingwood 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 Collingwood

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 excavating contractors serving Collingwood.

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