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Best Excavating Contractors in Willowdale, ON (2026)

176 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Willowdale: Drain 1 Plumbers Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Discount Pothole and Sealing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 176.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Aquamaster Basement Waterproofing Mississauga, 123 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 176 ranked after Drain 1 Plumbers Inc.; ranked #18.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

176 Willowdale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 103 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 176 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in East York ranking. See Excavating contractors in East York

Top 10 excavating contractors in Willowdale at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Willowdale at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Drain 1 Plumbers Inc.614.9★ (288)North York, 6 km away24/7Overall
2Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan605.0★ (78)Vaughan, 14 km awaySat · Evenings—
3OCM Excavation & Construction605.0★ (32)Vaughan, 10 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Discount Pothole and Sealing594.9★ (93)Scarborough, 1 km away24/7Emergencies
5Baffy Trucking Services595.0★ (23)North York, 11 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Henry's Bobcat Service Inc.584.7★ (40)Brampton, 29 km away24/7—
7Santos Water, Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Drain Back up584.9★ (110)North York, 10 km away24/7—
8Terrier Construction585.0★ (24)Brampton, 28 km away24/7—
9MAMMOTH DEMOLITION TORONTO575.0★ (92)Etobicoke, 17 km away24/7—
10Ontario Excavation & Underpinning564.9★ (33)Etobicoke, 16 km away24/7—

The 176 best excavating contractors in Willowdale, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Willowdale

    #1 Drain 1 Plumbers Inc.

    Based in North York, 6 km away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews, the most in Willowdale.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    718 Wilson Ave, North York, ON M3K 1E2
    View profile for Drain 1 Plumbers Inc.(416) 455-1122

  5. #5 Baffy Trucking Services

    Based in North York, 11 km away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    555 Trethewey Dr, North York, ON M6M 4B8
    View profile for Baffy Trucking Services(416) 559-0578

  6. #6 Henry's Bobcat Service Inc.

    Based in Brampton, 29 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    36 Charters Rd, Brampton, ON L6V 2S5
    View profile for Henry's Bobcat Service Inc.(416) 721-9594

  8. #8 Terrier Construction

    Based in Brampton, 28 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    295 Queen St E #229, Brampton, ON L6W 4S6
    View profile for Terrier Construction(416) 892-6078

  11. #11 Uptown excavation

    Based in Toronto, 8 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    131 Cornelius Pkwy, North York, ON M6L 2K7
    View profile for Uptown excavation(416) 688-7786

  13. #13 SB Excavation

    Based in Toronto, 20 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    19 Albani St, Toronto, ON M8V 1X3
    View profile for SB Excavation(647) 904-5780

  14. #14 STEELPOINT DEMOLITION VAUGHAN

    Based in Concord, 11 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9131 Keele St, Concord, ON L4K 0G7
    View profile for STEELPOINT DEMOLITION VAUGHAN(647) 558-3752

  15. #15 Anta Horizontal Drilling

    Based in Etobicoke, 18 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    364 Munster Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5B4
    View profile for Anta Horizontal Drilling(416) 239-3255

  16. #16 Classic Waterproofing

    Based in Brampton, 29 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Classic Waterproofing(646) 859-4475

  20. #20 Rocksberry Construction

    Based in Richmond Hill, 17 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Rocksberry Construction(647) 402-2915

  25. #25 Ollivierre Contracting

    Based in Ajax, 18 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Ollivierre Contracting(647) 632-6035

How we ranked Willowdale excavating contractors

We scored 176 Willowdale 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Willowdale data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Willowdale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Willowdale?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Willowdale, 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. Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan (#2) and OCM Excavation & Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 176 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Willowdale?

ContractorsRanked ranks 176 excavating contractors serving Willowdale, ON. 1 of them is based in Willowdale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Willowdale are open 24/7?

39 ranked excavating contractors in Willowdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#1), Discount Pothole and Sealing (#4) and Henry's Bobcat Service Inc. (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Willowdale work on weekends?

103 of 176 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 70 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Drain 1 Plumbers Inc. (#1), Direct Basement Waterproofing Vaughan (#2) and OCM Excavation & Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Willowdale excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 176 rated excavating contractors in Willowdale 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 Willowdale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Willowdale 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 Willowdale

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 176 excavating contractors serving Willowdale.

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