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Best Excavating Contractors in East Gwillimbury, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Gwillimbury: Cortale Haulage Recycling and Disposal, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bennett Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 117.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Hirstwood Plumbing & Septic Services, 204 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 117 ranked; ranked #6.

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

117 East Gwillimbury excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 61 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 117 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in East Gwillimbury at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in East Gwillimbury at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cortale Haulage Recycling and Disposal584.9★ (62)East Gwillimbury24/7Overall
2Kellco Contracting Ltd585.0★ (15)Oshawa, 10 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan575.0★ (78)Vaughan, 35 km awaySat · Evenings—
4Bennett Inc.565.0★ (22)Alliston, 38 km away24/7Emergencies
5Dave Dobinson Excavating Inc564.7★ (13)Innisfil, 28 km away24/7—
6Hirstwood Plumbing & Septic Services564.7★ (204)Keswick, 30 km away24/7Most reviews
7Niemi Bros Excavation565.0★ (6)East GwillimburySat · Evenings—
8Master Utility Division INC565.0★ (4)Keswick, 17 km away24/7—
9Cortale Contracting553.3★ (3)East GwillimburySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Green Machine Inc554.9★ (35)East GwillimburySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 117 best excavating contractors in East Gwillimbury, ranked

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

  1. Based in Oshawa, 10 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 5 AM–10 PM
  2. Based in Alliston, 38 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7972 30th Sideroad, Alliston, ON L9R 1V1
  3. Based in Innisfil, 28 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2740 9th Line, Innisfil, ON L9S 3Z8
  4. Based in East Gwillimbury

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in East Gwillimbury

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–10 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–10 PM · Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
    Address
    2835 Canal Rd, Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON L3Z 4E9
  6. Based in East Gwillimbury

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    18540 Centre St, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0
  7. Based in East Gwillimbury

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    7171 Smith Blvd, Pefferlaw, ON L0E 1N0
  8. Based in East Gwillimbury

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Old Homestead Rd, Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0
  9. Based in Uxbridge, 25 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    18 Colby Rd, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R6
  10. Based in Newmarket, 7 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    620 Steven Ct #5, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z2
  11. Based in Richmond Hill, 25 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  12. Based in Keswick, 14 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3430 Glenwoods Ave, Keswick, ON L4P 0M9
  13. Based in Concord, 30 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9131 Keele St, Concord, ON L4K 0G7
  14. Based in Innisfil, 32 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3553 20th Sideroad, Innisfil, ON L9S 4J5

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 117 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in East Gwillimbury, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Proper Construction Inc.535.0★ (113)28 km
27Brock & Sons Construction Ltd534.9★ (7)23 km
28Aquagarden Pond & Water Feature524.8★ (18)6 km
29Black Diamond Property Maintenance Inc.524.4★ (33)22 km
30Pro-X On Demand Ltd525.0★ (11)13 km
31Itech Environmental Services Barrie523.7★ (3)33 km
32365 Days Earthworks525.0★ (6)25 km
33Horvath Landscapes524.9★ (51)18 km
34High Point Grading & Sodding Inc.524.6★ (11)17 km
35TWH Excavation525.0★ (7)13 km
36Lion General Contracting Inc.525.0★ (20)24 km
37Priestly Demolition Inc.524.7★ (125)16 km
38Ollivierre Contracting525.0★ (12)37 km
39PDM Concrete Designs LTD514.8★ (17)In East Gwillimbury
40GTA LANDSCAPING Vaughan514.6★ (78)35 km
41Imagine Decks515.0★ (48)36 km
42Certified Landscaping Inc.514.6★ (74)36 km
43Pennella Excavating & Demolition513.9★ (16)38 km
44JJL Demolition and Excavation503.9★ (7)27 km
45CCL LANDSCAPE DESIGN LTD.504.7★ (27)24 km
46GC Contracting Inc502.7★ (6)35 km
47Hadasa Contracting & Excavation505.0★ (20)30 km
48Mico Excavating Limited505.0★ (9)28 km
49Heritage Excavation and Siteworks Inc505.0★ (7)28 km
50JMX Contracting Inc503.5★ (11)23 km

Also serving East Gwillimbury

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving East Gwillimbury
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
777 Stone Inc.4.2★ (104)In East Gwillimbury
810 Construction5.0★ (5)In East Gwillimbury
ACAL General Contracting5.0★ (13)In East Gwillimbury
ACD LANDSCAPING5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Burns ExcavatingIn East Gwillimbury
D & D Greenwood Construction5.0★ (2)In East Gwillimbury
David Welch Trenching5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury
Dream Valley Construction5.0★ (3)In East Gwillimbury
Ecoreno Contractor IncIn East Gwillimbury
Elines Brothers Excavating5.0★ (2)In East Gwillimbury
IronRoots GroupIn East Gwillimbury
Luxury Plumbing of East Gwillimbury5.0★ (73)In East Gwillimbury
Mr Fix 4165.0★ (3)In East Gwillimbury
Muddy Men Construction1.5★ (2)In East Gwillimbury
Natco plumbing and contracting5.0★ (4)In East Gwillimbury
Perfect Line Contracting5.0★ (5)In East Gwillimbury
T2 Contracting5.0★ (2)In East Gwillimbury
Top Choice Electrical5.0★ (20)In East Gwillimbury
Torotab ConstructionIn East Gwillimbury
Viridian Landscape Management5.0★ (1)In East Gwillimbury

How we ranked East Gwillimbury excavating contractors

We scored 117 East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in East Gwillimbury?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in East Gwillimbury, ON is Cortale Haulage Recycling and Disposal with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kellco Contracting Ltd (#2) and Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan (#3) follow. We ranked 117 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in East Gwillimbury?

ContractorsRanked ranks 117 excavating contractors serving East Gwillimbury, ON. 8 of them are based in East Gwillimbury; 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 East Gwillimbury are open 24/7?

20 ranked excavating contractors in East Gwillimbury post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cortale Haulage Recycling and Disposal (#1), Bennett Inc. (#4) and Dave Dobinson Excavating Inc (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in East Gwillimbury work on weekends?

61 of 117 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cortale Haulage Recycling and Disposal (#1), Kellco Contracting Ltd (#2) and Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do East Gwillimbury excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 117 rated excavating contractors in East Gwillimbury is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Hirstwood Plumbing & Septic Services has the most, 204 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 East Gwillimbury count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the East Gwillimbury 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 East Gwillimbury

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 117 excavating contractors serving East Gwillimbury.

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