59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oakville, ON (2026)
158 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oakville: Global City Excavation, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Atre Drain and Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 158.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Clean Er Up Bin Rentals, 597 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 158 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
158 Oakville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 95 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 158 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oakville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Global City Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (31) | Oakville | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Atre Drain and Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (108) | Oakville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Basement Underpinning Mississauga | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Mississauga, 13 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sewer-Man Drain Service & Excavations Burlington | 57 | 4.8★ (56) | Burlington, 11 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Aquamaster Basement Waterproofing Mississauga | 57 | 5.0★ (123) | Mississauga, 11 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Henry's Bobcat Service Inc. | 57 | 4.7★ (40) | Brampton, 29 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Clean Er Up Bin Rentals | 57 | 4.8★ (597) | Hamilton, 26 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Terrier Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (24) | Brampton, 28 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Zanatta Post Hole Digging | 56 | 4.9★ (352) | Ancaster, 19 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Classic Basement Waterproofing Hamilton | 56 | 5.0★ (99) | Hamilton, 26 km away | Evenings | — |
The 158 best excavating contractors in Oakville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Oakville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based in Mississauga, 13 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Burlington, 11 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Mississauga, 11 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based in Brampton, 29 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hamilton, 26 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 597 Google reviews, the most in Oakville.
Based in Brampton, 28 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Ancaster, 19 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 352 Google reviews.
Based in Hamilton, 26 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oakville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Mississauga, 10 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based in Oakville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vaughan, 35 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Burlington, 7 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based in Hamilton, 23 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based in North York, 31 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Ancaster, 40 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oakville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in North York, 36 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews.
#21 GTL BINS
Based in Brampton, 25 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based in Brampton, 31 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Etobicoke, 25 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.
#24 SB Excavation
Based in Toronto, 23 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based in Etobicoke, 24 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 158 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Oakville
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 Oakville excavating contractors
We scored 158 Oakville 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 Oakville 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 Oakville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oakville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oakville, ON is Global City Excavation with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. Atre Drain and Plumbing (#2) and Basement Underpinning Mississauga (#3) follow. We ranked 158 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oakville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 158 excavating contractors serving Oakville, ON. 8 of them are based in Oakville; 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 Oakville are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Oakville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Atre Drain and Plumbing (#2), Basement Underpinning Mississauga (#3) and Sewer-Man Drain Service & Excavations Burlington (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Oakville work on weekends?
95 of 158 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 63 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Global City Excavation (#1), Atre Drain and Plumbing (#2) and Basement Underpinning Mississauga (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oakville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 158 rated excavating contractors in Oakville is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Clean Er Up Bin Rentals has the most, 597 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Oakville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Oakville 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 Oakville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 158 excavating contractors serving Oakville.
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