Rockwood Tree Services
“They skillfully took down a huge spruce and a dead birch on our property, and did an amazing job pruning and cutting back other trees and cleaning up afterwards.”
Best Excavation Services near Pickering, ON
2 of these contractors are based in Pickering; the others serve Pickering from towns including Whitby (13 km), Scarborough (13 km) and Oshawa (20 km).
2 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a licence
Data verified October 18, 2026
Cozza Bros. Excavating Ltd.
“Very knowledgeable, and professional and thorough work”
Wight Tree Service Inc
“Super professional and great job on 4 giant trees close to our house.”
Whitby Landscaping
“I had been using the services of Whitby Landscaping for the past three years for snow removal service.”
M & R Landscaping Ltd.
“They were responsive and transparent and after our initial conversation I was confident they could help me with quite a few things.”
Northland Paving Toronto
“He took the time to explain all the work that would be done and why it was required.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Pickering, 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: Pickering, ON
The 15 contractors on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 645 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "efficient", "price" and "cleanliness". 2 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The services the contractors on this page list most often on their websites are excavation (4), demolition (2), landscaping (2) and outdoor living spaces (2). 2 show a licence on their websites and 2 list staff certifications (ISA). 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 2 offer emergency call-outs; 6 give free estimates and 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 14 of the contractors on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 13 list a public email. 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?
2 of the 15 contractors are based in Pickering, with the rest within 25 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.
Limestone Construction and Excavating
“We were very impressed with how quickly we received a reply to our inquiry as well as the subsequent service.”
Axhorn Contracting Inc.
“Everyone was super professional and very kind!”
Viking General Contractors & Demolition Saint Catharines
“Ryan and his team did great demo work for our projects making it easy for our crews to get in and get to work!”
Quinn's Contracting
“All work was done highly professionally, in a precise, methodical, and very efficient manner.”
Hard-Co Construction Ltd.
“Great products and service, great overall company to work with.”
Black Diamond Property Maintenance Inc.
“Black diamond is the only company I trust to take care of my needs all year around.”
Green Planet Excavation Inc.
“I highly recommend Green Planet Excavation to anyone who wants professional, customer centric, and no hassle excavation experience.”
Tri-Force Utilities
“I highly recommend Tri-Force Utilities for all your hydrovac and directional drilling needs.”
Rival Landscapes
“Their willingness to listen and accommodate changes was greatly appreciated.”
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