61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews, the most in Toronto.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Toronto, ON (2026)
167 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Toronto: Drain 1 Plumbers Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 167.
- 16
Most-reviewed: Aquamaster Basement Waterproofing Mississauga, 123 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 167 ranked after Drain 1 Plumbers Inc.; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
167 Toronto excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 41 are open 24/7, 99 open Saturdays and 68 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 167 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Toronto at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (288) | North York, 5 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | OCM Excavation & Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (32) | Vaughan, 9 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Baffy Trucking Services | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | North York, 6 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan | 59 | 5.0★ (78) | Vaughan, 17 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SB Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (102) | Toronto | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up | 59 | 4.9★ (110) | North York, 4 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Henry's Bobcat Service Inc. | 58 | 4.7★ (40) | Brampton, 27 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Terrier Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (24) | Brampton, 26 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Discount Pothole and Sealing | 58 | 4.9★ (93) | Scarborough, 7 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | MAMMOTH DEMOLITION TORONTO | 58 | 5.0★ (92) | Etobicoke, 10 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 167 best excavating contractors in Toronto, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Vaughan, 9 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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, 6 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 17 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Toronto
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 North York, 4 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Brampton, 27 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, 26 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 Scarborough, 7 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Etobicoke, 10 km away
58/100CR 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 Toronto
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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, 23 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Etobicoke, 12 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Etobicoke, 15 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Toronto
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Mississauga, 24 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Brampton, 28 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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, 8 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Etobicoke, 14 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Como Disposal
Based in Etobicoke, 11 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 38 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
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Toronto
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oakville, 30 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Etobicoke, 9 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 17 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 167 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Toronto
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches Contracting | 5.0★ (30) | In Toronto |
| Capital Parking Lot Line Painting (CPLS) | 5.0★ (14) | In Toronto |
| CentreCourt | 4.3★ (221) | In Toronto |
| CLEARPATH DEMOLITION TORONTO | 5.0★ (33) | In Toronto |
| ELJ Contracting Ltd. | 4.8★ (18) | In Toronto |
| Focus Construction GTA | 5.0★ (16) | In Toronto |
| Ground Up Constructing | 5.0★ (19) | In Toronto |
| Harhay Construction Management Ltd | 4.6★ (10) | In Toronto |
| Parkdale Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (44) | In Toronto |
| PrimeSeal Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (57) | In Toronto |
| RenoSolved Inc. | 5.0★ (19) | In Toronto |
| SITECLEAR DEMOLITION TORONTO | 5.0★ (12) | In Toronto |
| Toronto building group | 5.0★ (9) | In Toronto |
| Toronto Top Shield Roofing & Construction | 4.8★ (25) | In Toronto |
| Tucker HiRise Construction Inc | 3.9★ (12) | In Toronto |
| Upright Roofing & Construction | 4.6★ (19) | In Toronto |
| Urban Deck & Fence Builder Toronto. | 5.0★ (12) | In Toronto |
| V Construction | 4.6★ (19) | In Toronto |
| Wilkinson Construction Services Inc. | 3.3★ (16) | In Toronto |
| 洛克建筑装修 Lockr Inc | 4.9★ (30) | In Toronto |
How we ranked Toronto excavating contractors
We scored 167 Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Toronto: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Toronto?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Toronto, ON is Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. OCM Excavation & Construction (#2) and Baffy Trucking Services (#3) follow. We ranked 167 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Toronto?
ContractorsRanked ranks 167 excavating contractors serving Toronto, ON. 6 of them are based in Toronto; 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 Toronto are open 24/7?
41 ranked excavating contractors in Toronto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#1), Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up (#6) and Henry's Bobcat Service Inc. (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Toronto work on weekends?
99 of 167 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 68 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#1), OCM Excavation & Construction (#2) and Baffy Trucking Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Toronto excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 167 rated excavating contractors in Toronto 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 Toronto count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Toronto 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 Toronto
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 167 excavating contractors serving Toronto.
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