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Best Excavating Contractors in Kingston, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kingston: K Mulrooney Trucking Ltd, CR Score 61/100; 4.1★ from 89 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc., 161 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #2.

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

36 Kingston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kingston at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kingston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1K Mulrooney Trucking Ltd614.1★ (89)KingstonSat · SunOverall
2Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc.614.8★ (161)Kingston24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3M Riddle Excavating Ltd595.0★ (39)Kingston——
4Whalen Excavating595.0★ (37)Napanee, 33 km away24/7—
5J Harrison Excavating574.2★ (13)Kingston——
6O. Bettschen Construction Ltd564.4★ (18)Kingston——
7Better Lawns Landscaping and Excavation564.8★ (8)Napanee, 25 km away24/7—
8Baldwin Brothers Hydroseeding565.0★ (11)Kingston——
9Bongard's Excavation554.5★ (8)Napanee, 16 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Aarde Construction Ltd.555.0★ (9)Kingston——

The 36 best excavating contractors in Kingston, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Kingston

    #1 K Mulrooney Trucking Ltd

    Based in Kingston

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1280 McAdoo's Ln RR 1, Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0
    View profile for K Mulrooney Trucking Ltd(613) 548-4427

  3. #3 M Riddle Excavating Ltd

    Based in Kingston

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1321 John F. Scott Rd, Kingston, ON K7L 4V3
    View profile for M Riddle Excavating Ltd(613) 545-7955

  4. #4 Whalen Excavating

    Based in Napanee, 33 km away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    325 Main St, Stone Mills, ON K0K 2S0
    View profile for Whalen Excavating(613) 888-8474

  5. #5 J Harrison Excavating

    Based in Kingston

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    21 Steve Fonyo Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 8P1
    View profile for J Harrison Excavating(613) 384-3432

  6. #6 O. Bettschen Construction Ltd

    Based in Kingston

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4611 County Rd 2, Kingston, ON K7P 0K6
    View profile for O. Bettschen Construction Ltd(613) 777-0299

  8. #8 Baldwin Brothers Hydroseeding

    Based in Kingston

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Rigney St Unit 8, Kingston, ON K7K 6Z3
    View profile for Baldwin Brothers Hydroseeding(613) 329-5537

  9. #9 Bongard's Excavation

    Based in Napanee, 16 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3406 Silverwood Dr, South Frontenac, ON K0H 2T0
    View profile for Bongard's Excavation(613) 561-4332

  10. #10 Aarde Construction Ltd.

    Based in Kingston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2011 Unity Rd, Kingston, ON K0H 1M0
    View profile for Aarde Construction Ltd.(613) 539-1498

  11. #11 Corcoran Len Excavating Ltd

    Based in Kingston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2212 Sydenham Rd, Elginburg, ON K0H 1M0
    View profile for Corcoran Len Excavating Ltd(613) 542-0820

  12. #12 Larson Construction

    Based in Kingston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1300 Brass Dr, Kingston, ON K7M 3M3
    View profile for Larson Construction(613) 542-1528

  13. #13 Robert Nash Excavating Inc

    Based in Kingston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    33 Railway St, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON K0E 1L0
    View profile for Robert Nash Excavating Inc(613) 659-5141

  14. #14 Shea Construction

    Based in Kingston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2555 Rd. 38, Westbrook, ON K7P 2Y7
    View profile for Shea Construction(613) 544-4086

  15. #15 Morven Construction

    Based in Napanee, 38 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45 Commercial Ct, Napanee, ON K7R 4A2
    View profile for Morven Construction(613) 354-9768

  16. #16 DRC Excavating

    Based in Napanee, 26 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1235 Simmons Rd, Odessa, ON K0H 2H0
    View profile for DRC Excavating(613) 532-1159

  17. #17 Dig'n Dirt

    Based in Kingston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2323 Rd. 38, Westbrook, ON K7P 2Y7
    View profile for Dig'n Dirt(613) 900-6042

  18. #18 Robert J Lappan Excavating

    Based in Kingston

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    169 Lappan's Ln, Kingston, ON K7K 6C3
    View profile for Robert J Lappan Excavating(613) 561-0559

  19. #19 Todd Grier Excavating

    Based in Kingston

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    887 2, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON K0E 1L0
    View profile for Todd Grier Excavating(613) 659-3095

  21. #21 Mainse Excavating

    Based in Kingston

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Cole Hill Rd, Kingston, ON K0H 1S0
    View profile for Mainse Excavating(613) 561-8054

  24. #24 Vision Excavation

    Based in Napanee, 17 km away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Vision Excavation(613) 893-4425

All 36 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Kingston, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Loyalist Construction & Landscaping Ltd.504.8★ (47)26 km
27Rob's Excavation & Property Maintenance504.9★ (22)33 km
28Hay Bay Sand & Gravel Inc504.7★ (16)38 km
29Constructing Concepts504.8★ (18)In Kingston
30Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd505.0★ (3)33 km
31Limestone Land Care495.0★ (5)In Kingston
32John's Grading Svc Inc494.0★ (4)In Kingston
33J & J landscaping485.0★ (16)19 km
34Loyalist Waterproofing Services Ltd.475.0★ (8)22 km
35GFL Environmental454.7★ (3)38 km
36PR Outdoor Services455.0★ (4)37 km

Also serving Kingston

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 Kingston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A J Heska Ltd5.0★ (2)In Kingston
Bricaza Corporation3.0★ (2)In Kingston
CAERE EXCAVATIONIn Kingston
Charles Dietrich Construction4.0★ (2)In Kingston
Denoco Energy Systems - Kingston5.0★ (12)In Kingston
Dig'N Dirt4.0★ (1)In Kingston
Equin Electrician Kingston Ontario5.0★ (1)In Kingston
Frecon Construction Limited1.0★ (1)In Kingston
G.M Miller BobcatIn Kingston
Gordon Barr Ltd.4.0★ (1)In Kingston
Hybrid Construction Group Ltd5.0★ (3)In Kingston
Kingston Drywall Repair5.0★ (2)In Kingston
Kingston PlumberIn Kingston
Quick Help Restoration Emergency Flood Services Kingston5.0★ (2)In Kingston
Randall's Contracting Services Ltd.5.0★ (1)In Kingston
RML Construction & Restorations5.0★ (1)In Kingston
Sangers Inc.5.0★ (2)In Kingston
Sulpher Construction3.5★ (2)In Kingston
Taggart Construction Limited - Kingston5.0★ (2)In Kingston
True North Design BuildIn Kingston

How we ranked Kingston excavating contractors

We scored 36 Kingston 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 Kingston 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 Kingston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Kingston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kingston, ON is K Mulrooney Trucking Ltd with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.1★ from 89 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc. (#2) and M Riddle Excavating Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Kingston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Kingston, ON. 20 of them are based in Kingston; 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 Kingston are open 24/7?

4 ranked excavating contractors in Kingston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc. (#2), Whalen Excavating (#4) and Better Lawns Landscaping and Excavation (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Kingston work on weekends?

13 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are K Mulrooney Trucking Ltd (#1), Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc. (#2) and Whalen Excavating (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Kingston excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Kingston is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc. has the most, 161 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Kingston count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Kingston.

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