64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ottawa, ON (2026)
119 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ottawa: Jolly Mint Movers & Earthworks, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sanivac, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 119.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Black Tar Construction, 521 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 119 ranked; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
119 Ottawa excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 119 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ottawa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jolly Mint Movers & Earthworks | 64 | 5.0★ (109) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Xpert Excavation | 63 | 4.9★ (117) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Sanivac | 60 | 4.9★ (34) | Nepean, 13 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Pat Legault Terrassement & Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (54) | Ottawa | Sat | — |
| 5 | Excavation Chuk inc | 59 | 4.8★ (23) | Vanier, 14 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Excavation Martin Gagnon | 58 | 4.9★ (28) | Ottawa | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sanivac | 58 | 4.7★ (157) | Ottawa | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Frontier Excavation | 58 | 4.9★ (33) | Ottawa | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Colron Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (45) | Ottawa | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Wright Glenn Excavating | 58 | 4.5★ (22) | Ottawa | — | — |
The 119 best excavating contractors in Ottawa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ottawa
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Sanivac
Based in Nepean, 13 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vanier, 14 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Sanivac
Based in Ottawa
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vanier, 15 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Ottawa
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Excavation CH
Based in Fallingbrook, 11 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 124 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallingbrook, 14 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 613 Dumpster
Based in Ottawa
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallingbrook, 25 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallingbrook, 30 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Ottawa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 521 Google reviews, the most in Ottawa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 Interlock preps
Based in Ottawa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Quast Excavating
Based in Ottawa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Brown Excavating
Based in Ottawa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Ottawa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 119 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ottawa
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott's Run | New Homes by Minto | 5.0★ (8) | In Ottawa |
| Ark Construction Ltd. | 4.2★ (13) | In Ottawa |
| ART Properties and Construction | 4.3★ (16) | In Ottawa |
| Art Wall Designs | 5.0★ (10) | In Ottawa |
| BJ's Contracting | 4.9★ (44) | In Ottawa |
| ConstructEvo Inc. | 5.0★ (31) | In Ottawa |
| Cutting Edge Construction | 5.0★ (22) | In Ottawa |
| ERSS Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (15) | In Ottawa |
| HMJ Contracting Inc. | 5.0★ (33) | In Ottawa |
| JP Gravel Construction Inc. | 4.1★ (9) | In Ottawa |
| Korvex Construction | 5.0★ (13) | In Ottawa |
| Lawrence Construction Services | 5.0★ (9) | In Ottawa |
| Minto Kanata | New Homes Sales Centre | 3.0★ (111) | In Ottawa |
| Ottawa Appliance Repair| B&M Canada Appliances | 5.0★ (64) | In Ottawa |
| Ottawa Zain Construction Inc. | 4.2★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| Reno Ottawa-Gatineau | 4.5★ (15) | In Ottawa |
| Selman Construction Services | 4.9★ (32) | In Ottawa |
| SHARP SHARP CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING INC. | 5.0★ (9) | In Ottawa |
| Skilbilt Construction Inc | 4.6★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| Trustruct Construction Inc | 5.0★ (22) | In Ottawa |
How we ranked Ottawa excavating contractors
We scored 119 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ottawa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ottawa, ON is Jolly Mint Movers & Earthworks with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Xpert Excavation (#2) and Sanivac (#3) follow. We ranked 119 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ottawa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 119 excavating contractors serving Ottawa, ON. 30 of them are based in Ottawa; 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 Ottawa are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Ottawa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sanivac (#3), Excavation Chuk inc (#5) and Sanivac (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ottawa work on weekends?
50 of 119 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jolly Mint Movers & Earthworks (#1), Xpert Excavation (#2) and Sanivac (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ottawa excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 119 rated excavating contractors in Ottawa is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Black Tar Construction has the most, 521 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Ottawa 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 Ottawa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 119 excavating contractors serving Ottawa.
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