Farrell's Excavating Ltd.
“Best pit in town one stop shop”
Best Excavation Services in St. John's, NL
12 contractors listed · 5 in St. John's · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 25 km, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 100 km from you. This includes St. John's and several other cities.
JAT Excavating
“Their plows worked from very early to very late and our whole community was grateful for their dedication.”
Bursey Excavating & Development Inc
“Helped us in a time of need”
Macleod Sawing & Drilling Ltd
Tony Parrell's Excavation
“Would recommend to anyone needing these services.”
Bouzanes Excavating & Paving
“Bouzanes has a good young man in Vaughan Crotty, his attitude is great, he communicates with the customer and he puts in the effort to ensure that the customer is happy.”
Listed for homeowners in and around St. John's, NL, these 12 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: St. John's, NL
5 of the 12 contractors we list are based in St. John's; the other 7 serve St. John's from towns including Mount Pearl (5 km), Paradise (8 km) and Portugal Cove-St. Philip's (13 km). The contractors on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 83 reviews; 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 offers emergency call-outs; 1 gives free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 9 of the contractors on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 5 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.
What do these contractors show on their sites?
9 of the 12 excavation listings here point to a website. Look for the equipment list and photos of completed sites. Machine size decides access, and a firm that shows restored, graded ground rather than only dramatic digging pictures is telling you how it finishes a job.
Cadillac Services
“Safety: To ensure safety and unexpected issues, Cadillac did a walk through of the house the day prior to the demolition.”
Executive Contracting
Miller Equipment Ltd
“They work smarter not harder getting the job done quickly and smoothly.”
J & N Excavating & Contracting
S & H Codner Construction Ltd
“Where do i even begin, i am so thankful for these hardworking men for turning my horrific wasted space of fallen trees and bog into a beautiful spacious area where i can enjoy more activities.”
Hubert Murphy Ltd
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