62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews, the most in North York.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in North York, ON (2026)
175 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in North York: Drain 1 Plumbers Inc., CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 175.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Aquamaster Basement Waterproofing Mississauga, 123 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 175 ranked after Drain 1 Plumbers Inc.; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
175 North York excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 103 open Saturdays and 69 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 175 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in North York at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (288) | North York | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Baffy Trucking Services | 61 | 5.0★ (23) | North York | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan | 60 | 5.0★ (78) | Vaughan, 13 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | OCM Excavation & Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (32) | Vaughan, 9 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up | 59 | 4.9★ (110) | North York | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Discount Pothole and Sealing | 59 | 4.9★ (93) | Scarborough, 1 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Henry's Bobcat Service Inc. | 58 | 4.7★ (40) | Brampton, 28 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Terrier Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (24) | Brampton, 27 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Proper Construction Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (113) | North York | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | MAMMOTH DEMOLITION TORONTO | 57 | 5.0★ (92) | Etobicoke, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 175 best excavating contractors in North York, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in North York
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vaughan, 13 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vaughan, 9 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scarborough, 1 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 28 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 27 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 17 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 14 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Toronto, 7 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Mississauga, 29 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 SB Excavation
Based in Toronto, 19 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 10 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Etobicoke, 17 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brampton, 28 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in North York
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Michael Brothers
Based in North York
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mississauga, 30 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North York
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toronto, 10 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 20 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond Hill, 18 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 175 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving North York
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.
How we ranked North York excavating contractors
We scored 175 North York 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 North York 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 North York: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in North York?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North York, ON is Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Baffy Trucking Services (#2) and Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan (#3) follow. We ranked 175 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in North York?
ContractorsRanked ranks 175 excavating contractors serving North York, ON. 10 of them are based in North York; 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 North York are open 24/7?
40 ranked excavating contractors in North York post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#1), Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up (#5) and Discount Pothole and Sealing (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in North York work on weekends?
103 of 175 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 69 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#1), Baffy Trucking Services (#2) and Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do North York excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 175 rated excavating contractors in North York is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. has the most, 288 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 North York count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the North York 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 North York
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 175 excavating contractors serving North York.
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