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MG Paving
- Attention
- Questions
- Expectations
“The team were polite, responsive, flexible around schedules, had attention to detail, and even gave good maintenance guidance to extend the lifespan of the driveway.”
Best Excavation Services near Waterloo, ON
3 of these contractors are based in Waterloo; the others serve Waterloo from towns including Kitchener (6 km), Cambridge (18 km) and Guelph (23 km).
1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a licence
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Snow Tech
- Business
- Job
“During that time, we have been happy with the service provided, and we look forward to continuing to grow our business relationship with them over the years to come.”
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“They came and excavated an area to pour a concrete pad and built me a garage they were very professional and quick”
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Conestoga Contracting Group Inc.
- Lawn
- Job
- Project
“Not only did Conestoga Contracting accommodate the last minute request but stayed in budget, suggested ways to improve what we had requested and completed everything before our deadline.”
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Caliber Contracting
- Budget
- Renovation
- Project
“I was so impressed with their professionalism and dedication to making things look right that I am now having them come back to patch and paint the rest of my house.”
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Landscaping Guelph
- Happy
- Plan
- Playground
“I wasn't around when they actually did the work but when I came home it was done exactly to specifications and the cleanup was so well done it was like they weren't even there.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Waterloo, ON, 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: Waterloo, ON
The 24 contractors on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 545 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (83%) and responsiveness (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "communication", "estimates" and "crew". 1 is open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 show a licence on their websites. Domain records put 8 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 2 offer emergency call-outs; 6 give free estimates and 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the contractors on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 19 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?
3 of the 24 contractors are based in Waterloo, 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.
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Osborne Construction & Excavation
- Foundation
- Concrete
- Waterproofing
“This is not a fly by night operation, Mark, is very organized and he reinvests a lot of his profits back into his company and I really feel that he is going to make it big.”
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Schouten Environmental Inc.
“I spoke to four different employees between booking the consult and getting the job done and they were all professional, transparent, and knowledgeable.”
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Jackman Construction Ltd.
- Contractors
- Project
- Communication
“They are truly a great team of skilled professionals that take great pride in their work-they helped us design our basement in our new home, identified some potential issues and solutions all within the scope of our project and within budget.”
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Horizon Contracting
- Company
- Crew
“I went back to my regular job after a layoff to two engineering fabrication projects, a couple cylinder rebuilds and a couple thousand brass electrodes that needed to be machined and I thought 'I wonder what the crew at horizon is doing" .”
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Tourout Group Ltd.
- Projects
- Home
- Renovation
“His attention to detail is impeccable, he is always willing to make small adjustments to the plan/design with a smile and is always able to find a solution to all issues that invariably pop up.”
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Apex Excavation
- Attention
- Office Building
“His work greatly enhanced the look of our office building.”
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A W F Contractors Limited
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Rekare Excavating & Trucking Inc.
“Rekare did work for numerous amounts of my neighbour's, who all had countless positive things to say, so we decided to hire them for work around our house.”
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Kieswetter Demolition Inc
“Great construction demolition team.”
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Array Contracting Services Inc.
- Walkways
- Patio
- Landscaping
“Kayla and her team worked within our budget to remove our old concrete walkways that had heaved from decades of frost cycles and provided us with beautiful new walkways that matched our vision.”
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Ground Dynamics
- Punctual
- Results
“Matt was able to get the work done and arrange for concrete to be poured in a reasonable timeframe, despite how busy contractors get this time of year.”
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Deep Reach Excavating Inc.
“Quality work, overall very satisfied.”
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Musselman Excavating
- Projects
- Team
- Driving
“I was in touch with Ross for an excavation, who was extremely helpful, and honest.”
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Hersey Demolition
“Customer service was exceptional”
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The Carter Group Ltd.
“My wife and I have absolute confidence in recommending the CARTER GROUP for your next driveway or any concrete installation to enhance the look and value of your home.”
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Lewis Straus Construction
- Crew
- Driveway
- Quote
“Great customer service from start to finish, will stand by their work completely.”
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Countrysideexcavation INC
“Okay but not so different”
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Folmur Construction 2004 Ltd
“I have worked there for 33yrs,some good some bad.”
Excavating Services in Waterloo, ON Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$707
Maximum cost
$14121
National Average
$4383
Avg Per Hour Rates
$200
$2035
$7129
Average price range is based on 449 cost profiles
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