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Best Excavating Contractors in Lindsay, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lindsay: Aquatech Basement Waterproofing Kawartha Lakes, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RockSolid Excavation Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Hirstwood Plumbing & Septic Services, 204 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #9.

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

29 Lindsay excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 29 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lindsay at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Lindsay at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Aquatech Basement Waterproofing Kawartha Lakes605.0★ (17)Lindsay24/7Overall
2RockSolid Excavation Inc595.0★ (36)Peterborough, 32 km away24/7Emergencies
3Landcor Excavating585.0★ (31)Peterborough, 13 km away24/7—
43SIXTY Excavation Inc.574.5★ (8)Oshawa, 14 km away24/7—
5Black Diamond Excavation & Demolition Inc.575.0★ (4)LindsaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Kolcon Excavation Grading and Demolition575.0★ (7)LindsaySat—
7KEN REDMOND INC.564.8★ (96)LindsaySat—
8Excav8te564.9★ (31)Peterborough, 37 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Hirstwood Plumbing & Septic Services554.7★ (204)Keswick, 38 km away24/7Most reviews
10Martyn Excavating | Martyn Mini Hoe554.7★ (24)Oshawa, 28 km awaySat—

The 29 best excavating contractors in Lindsay, ranked

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

  2. #2 RockSolid Excavation Inc

    Based in Peterborough, 32 km away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for RockSolid Excavation Inc(705) 768-2104

  3. #3 Landcor Excavating

    Based in Peterborough, 13 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Landcor Excavating(705) 931-8252

  4. #4 3SIXTY Excavation Inc.

    Based in Oshawa, 14 km away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for 3SIXTY Excavation Inc.(289) 685-1306

  7. #7 KEN REDMOND INC.

    Based in Lindsay

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for KEN REDMOND INC.(705) 328-5226

  8. #8 Excav8te

    Based in Peterborough, 37 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Excav8te(613) 848-8776

  11. #11 Paul Saller Excavating

    Based in Oshawa, 26 km away

    54/100CR Score

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

    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
    449 Waite Rd, Kawartha Lakes, ON L0A 1K0
    View profile for Paul Saller Excavating(905) 261-7365

  12. #12 107 Excavating Inc.

    Based in Oshawa, 31 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for 107 Excavating Inc.(905) 442-2107

  14. #14 Action Outdoor Services

    Based in Uxbridge, 40 km away

    52/100CR 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–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    18 Colby Rd, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R6
    View profile for Action Outdoor Services(647) 523-6730

  17. #17 Steenburgh Sand & Gravel

    Based in Peterborough, 29 km away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    RR 2 Stn Delivery Centre, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X4
    View profile for Steenburgh Sand & Gravel(705) 742-5946

  20. #20 Mckinley Mini Excavating

    Based in Peterborough, 19 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Mckinley Mini Excavating(705) 205-5381

  21. #21 Jeff Fallis Excavating Ltd

    Based in Peterborough, 35 km away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    22 Fallis Ln, Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y3
    View profile for Jeff Fallis Excavating Ltd(705) 745-4094

  22. #22 Leahy Excavation Inc

    Based in Peterborough, 37 km away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2187 Keene Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X7
    View profile for Leahy Excavation Inc(705) 742-4765

  24. #24 Crossman Excavating

    Based in Peterborough, 25 km away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    367 Gifford Dr, Selwyn, ON K0L 1T0
    View profile for Crossman Excavating(705) 760-1996

All 29 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Lindsay, ranks 26 to 29
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Vatcher's Property Maintenance and Tree Service484.0★ (23)32 km
27Dixons Property Maintenance474.6★ (23)24 km
28Brock Excavation & Septic433.0★ (4)36 km
29Grahams Landscaping and Pools435.0★ (5)32 km

Also serving Lindsay

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 Lindsay
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BABYLON INDUSTRIES™In Lindsay
Backyard Projects5.0★ (2)38 km
Black Diamond Construction Inc.In Lindsay
Black Diamond Land Clearing Inc.In Lindsay
Black Diamond Property Maintenance Inc. - Kawartha Lakes DivisionIn Lindsay
Calvo Hardwood Flooring5.0★ (20)In Lindsay
Camber ConstructionIn Lindsay
Cenzura Landscaping Ltd5.0★ (1)In Lindsay
Dirtworx Excavation & Demolition5.0★ (1)20 km
Driveway Rescue Co.In Lindsay
Greg manleyIn Lindsay
JA's Contracting5.0★ (14)In Lindsay
Kawartha Construction Co Ltd3.0★ (1)In Lindsay
Kawartha Lakes Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)28 km
Marquis Snow & Ice Ltd.3.5★ (13)In Lindsay
Pro Seal Perfection5.0★ (15)In Lindsay
Site Ex Inc.5.0★ (2)35 km
Soil Surgeons Excavating, Grading, & Septic5.0★ (2)27 km
Utilicomm Contracting5.0★ (1)In Lindsay
Wilson Developments Inc1.0★ (1)In Lindsay

How we ranked Lindsay excavating contractors

We scored 29 Lindsay 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 Lindsay 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 Lindsay: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Lindsay?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lindsay, ON is Aquatech Basement Waterproofing Kawartha Lakes with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. RockSolid Excavation Inc (#2) and Landcor Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 29 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Lindsay?

ContractorsRanked ranks 29 excavating contractors serving Lindsay, ON. 5 of them are based in Lindsay; 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 Lindsay are open 24/7?

9 ranked excavating contractors in Lindsay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Aquatech Basement Waterproofing Kawartha Lakes (#1), RockSolid Excavation Inc (#2) and Landcor Excavating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Lindsay work on weekends?

19 of 29 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aquatech Basement Waterproofing Kawartha Lakes (#1), RockSolid Excavation Inc (#2) and Landcor Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Lindsay excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 29 rated excavating contractors in Lindsay is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Hirstwood Plumbing & Septic Services has the most, 204 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Lindsay count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 excavating contractors serving Lindsay.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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