61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in London, ON (2026)
47 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in London: PMD Excavation Construction, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Discount Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 47.
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Most-reviewed: Discount Drain, 148 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 London excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 47 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in London at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PMD Excavation Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (46) | St. Thomas, 24 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Classic Basement Waterproofing London | 61 | 4.9★ (65) | London | Evenings | — |
| 3 | Discount Drain | 61 | 4.7★ (148) | London | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Aquatech Basement Waterproofing London | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | London | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | RP Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | St. Thomas, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | DLV Landscape Construction Inc. - London | 58 | 5.0★ (62) | London | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Hydrovac London | 57 | 3.7★ (3) | London | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | SPM Landscape & Excavation Services | 57 | 4.8★ (24) | London | — | — |
| 9 | Bowden Excavating Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | London | — | — |
| 10 | Blue-Con Construction | 56 | 3.9★ (26) | London | — | — |
The 47 best excavating contractors in London, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in London
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 148 Google reviews, the most in London.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Thomas, 19 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Thomas, 20 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in London
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in London
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in London
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Shiny Green
Based in London
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Thomas, 24 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 28 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ancaster, 8 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 London
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 34 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 47 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Gary D Robinson Contracting | 52 | 4.8★ (5) | 24 km |
| 27 | Erie Earthworks inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (7) | 37 km |
| 28 | Ashworth Drainage | 52 | 4.7★ (34) | In London |
| 29 | Greenline Earthworks Inc. | 52 | 4.6★ (33) | 40 km |
| 30 | J-AAR | 51 | 4.0★ (72) | In London |
| 31 | Mammoth Property Services | 51 | 4.8★ (20) | In London |
| 32 | Choice | 51 | 5.0★ (14) | In London |
| 33 | Paul Brown & Son Excavating Ltd | 50 | 3.7★ (12) | 28 km |
| 34 | Excavating PBR | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | 30 km |
| 35 | Artscrushing & Recycling Inc. | 50 | 4.7★ (15) | In London |
| 36 | Accent Landscape and Pools | 49 | 4.1★ (18) | In London |
| 37 | Denby Environmental Services | 49 | 4.9★ (8) | In London |
| 38 | CANDIG | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | In London |
| 39 | Trade Tech Mechanical Services Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (28) | 23 km |
| 40 | Ron Murphy Contracting Co. Ltd. North Yard | 48 | 4.8★ (8) | In London |
| 41 | Jerry's Asphalt Paving | 48 | 3.6★ (16) | In London |
| 42 | Erie Excavating & Liquid Waste | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 30 km |
| 43 | Kuipers Construction | 48 | 5.0★ (18) | 33 km |
| 44 | Ryco Contracting LTD | 47 | 5.0★ (11) | 16 km |
| 45 | Orange-Con | 46 | 4.4★ (7) | 26 km |
| 46 | Lake Services | 43 | 3.4★ (7) | 24 km |
| 47 | Texo Terra Contracting Ltd. | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 35 km |
Also serving London
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACL Construction & Maintenance (Renovations / Contractors London) | 2.3★ (6) | In London |
| Adco Contracting | 3.7★ (3) | In London |
| Basement Waterproofing London | 5.0★ (45) | In London |
| Benjamin Civil Contracting LTD | 5.0★ (73) | In London |
| Bird Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In London |
| centurize construction services | 4.4★ (5) | In London |
| Constructions MQ Renovations London INC. | 4.9★ (17) | In London |
| Decks by Premier Ltd. - London | 5.0★ (67) | In London |
| DiamondShield Epoxy Floors - London | 5.0★ (9) | In London |
| Ed Electrician London Ontario | 5.0★ (1) | In London |
| GBI Construction | 1.0★ (5) | In London |
| Homes Unlimited (London) Inc. | 3.5★ (4) | In London |
| JD Carpentry | 4.9★ (47) | In London |
| JK Contracting and Consulting Inc. | 4.1★ (9) | In London |
| Level Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | In London |
| Magil Construction | 3.7★ (11) | In London |
| Mc Kay-Cocker Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In London |
| michael + clark construction | 4.2★ (19) | In London |
| Preferred Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In London |
| Xponent Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In London |
How we ranked London excavating contractors
We scored 47 London 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 London 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 London: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in London?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in London, ON is PMD Excavation Construction with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Classic Basement Waterproofing London (#2) and Discount Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 47 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in London?
ContractorsRanked ranks 47 excavating contractors serving London, ON. 28 of them are based in London; 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 London are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in London post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are PMD Excavation Construction (#1), Discount Drain (#3) and RP Excavation (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in London work on weekends?
18 of 47 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PMD Excavation Construction (#1), Discount Drain (#3) and Aquatech Basement Waterproofing London (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do London excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated excavating contractors in London is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Discount Drain has the most, 148 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 London count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the London 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 London
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 excavating contractors serving London.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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