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GBS
- Retaining Wall
- Property
- Crew
“We received A LOT of rain while waiting for the pool installer and I am very pleased to say that there was not even a tiny indication of water pooling or trenching on the pool pad”
Best Excavation Services in Saint John, NB
24 contractors listed · 10 in Saint John · 2 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Gulf Operators Ltd
“Cause why not”
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Keel Construction Ltd
“Great service and awesome people to deal with.”
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Excavation Zone
- Price
“Came the same day I called; very reasonable quote that didn't change even though my initial plans did change a bit as the job progressed; very short waiting period; arrived when they said they would; pleasant to have around; top-quality work and know...”
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Perry Homes
“Bob Perry built our home back in 1989 and we were very happy then and still are 33 years later.”
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QM Construction Ltd
“I love construction work with Qm”
Listed for homeowners in and around Saint John, NB, these 24 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: Saint John, NB
10 of the 24 contractors we list are based in Saint John; the other 14 serve Saint John from towns including Hanwell (87 km), Grand Bay-Westfield (10 km) and Upper Golden Grove (19 km). The contractors on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 157 reviews; 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 show a licence on their websites. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 4 offer emergency call-outs; 2 offer financing or payment plans; 5 give free estimates and 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 19 of the contractors on this page; 17 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?
10 of the 24 contractors are based in Saint John, with the rest within 90 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.
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Midi Construction LTD
“Cuz I work there lol”
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A & R Concrete Drilling & Sawing Ltd
“Great service”
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Halpin Excavating Ltd.
“I recently built my first home and Halpin Excavating did everything from the ground work (cleared 2+ acres, dug the basement, installed the septic, etc) all the way up to the landscaping.”
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Galbraith Construction Ltd
“Service and price..”
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Fundy Paving
- Driveway
“They got right back to me with a quote, they were competitively priced and were able to get there quickly and worked well around the tenants to get the job done.”
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Sarcon Construction Ltd
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C K Adhesives-Wet Basement
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Orex Construction Inc.
“Guys are friendly and professional and their work is AMAZING!!”
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Rod McLean Excavating and Grading
“Rod also did some prep work and tree removal for a spot to set up a mini home I highly recommended Rod he is professional and honest.”
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L. Sanford and Sons Ltd
“Great company 👍👍 …”
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EJ Cunningham Ltd.
“Amazing service”
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ATS Construction
- Excavation
“ATS Construction did a fantastic job raising our septic tank risers.”
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Sussex Excavators (2010) Ltd
“I highly recommend them for all your landscape needs and gravel”
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J. Smith Excavating
- Property
- Company
“You need a hole in your property, call these guys.”
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Maritime Case Ltd
“Gret staff”
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Philson Ltd
“Amazing Company that do incredible work.”
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TMC Contracting
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Charters Construction Ltd
“Kerry and his staff just installed a septic tank for me yesterday.”
Excavating Services in Saint John, NB Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$703
Maximum cost
$14044
National Average
$4359
Avg Per Hour Rates
$199
$2024
$7090
Fair price range is based on 397 cost profiles
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