Universal Plumbing & Sewer Services Inc.
“The guys showed up, fixed the issue and replaced the part in less than an hour.”
Best Excavation Services in Kingston, ON
15 contractors listed · 10 in Kingston · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
M Riddle Excavating Ltd
“A top 5-star rating is well deserved, and we would recommend them to anyone who needs any excavation related service.”
Westwood Tree Services
“I was very impressed that when they had finished cutting down my apple trees they also cleaned up all the apples that had fallen.”
Environmentall Contracting Services Inc.
“They have the skills, knowledge, and experience to get the job done right the first time.”
Constructing Concepts
“From minor touchups to major upgrades, I would highly recommend Constructing Concepts to complete all of your household needs.”
Mainse Excavating
“We got a hold of Mike and they were close by so they came over and in about an hour the blockage was cleared.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Kingston, ON, these 15 contractors handle digging, grading and demolition. Each listing reflects what the contractor publishes about its own equipment and coverage, while the ratings and comments are pulled from public reviews.
Area overview: Kingston, ON
10 of the 15 contractors we list are based in Kingston; the other 5 serve Kingston from towns including Westbrook (10 km), Elginburg (11 km) and Napanee (23 km). The contractors on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 315 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "price", "crew" and "efficient". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 4 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 offers emergency call-outs; 4 give free estimates and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 12 of the contractors on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
Does distance matter for excavation work?
10 of the 15 contractors are based in Kingston, with the rest within 35 km. Every machine arrives on a float, and that move gets charged, so distance shows up as a mobilization line rather than as a worse job. Ask whether it is in the quote or extra.
Robert J Lappan Excavating
“Had our foundation waterproofed and and exterior sump pump installed.”
Baldwin Brothers
“They worked with us to delivery the waterfront and landscaping that we wanted.”
Backyard Fencing & Decks
“The crew are professional, work neatly, polite and a pleasure to have on the property.”
Aarde Construction Ltd.
“Josh and his crew did a fantastic job and at the estimated cost.”
Bongard's Excavation
“They made it possible to dig for the foundation for the 1000sf addition, put in a new septic system plus a new spot for the hot tub all within a reasonable price.”
Corcoran Len Excavating Ltd
“Great people that are very reliable!”
George Benn & Sons Construction Ltd
“Gary and his team did all my excavation, back fill, septic, trenching and dug a pond in my property and they did an amazing job.”
Powells Landscapes
“The pride he takes in everything he does shows in his finished products.”
Dig'n Dirt
“They were very communicative and helped me aong with my process of landscaping, they knew what dirt to get what gravel to get and what the size that I needed for proper drainage.”
Why these companies made our list
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