Drain 1 Plumbers Inc.
“I have old plumbing that was a challenge but Ostap was stubborn and determined not to give up.”
Best Excavation Services in York, ON
24 contractors listed · 4 in York · 6 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Proper Construction Inc.
“They managed to replace the old posts and recycle the old mid sections which were still in good shape.”
Yankey's Demolition
“They completed a demo of almost my entire basement, including a kitchen and washroom.”
Almar Demolition
“They came next day and took giant concrete retaining walls within the day.”
NTL Contracting and Waterproofing Inc.
“They did the work the right way with the proper materials and use of the appropriate machinery.”
Hydrovac Toronto
Listed for homeowners in and around York, 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: York, ON
4 of the 24 contractors we list are based in York; the other 20 serve York from towns including North York, Mississauga and Toronto. 23 of the contractors on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,055 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (81%) and responsiveness (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "cleanliness", "efficient" and "price". 6 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The services the contractors on this page list most often on their websites are interior demolition (2), residential demolition (2), shoring (2) and tree planting (2). 6 show a licence on their websites and 1 lists staff certifications (ISA). Domain records put 6 websites of the contractors on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 7 offer emergency call-outs; 12 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
What do these contractors show on their sites?
22 of the 24 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.
Eddy's Demolition & Excavating
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Eddy Demolition and Excavation for a major excavation project on my property, and I am beyond impressed with the quality of their services.”
Uptown Excavation
Blue 2 Green Group Ltd. Pool Removal
“Fantastic job, my wife and I couldn't be happier, and the same goes for our neighbors that couldn't stand the sight of the previous look.”
Wall-Up Group
“Great company we've used them a couple times on residential forming”
City Concrete Construction Inc.
“Believe me, save yourself the time and call these people anything concrete related and hopefully just like me you will be blown away by the quality!”
Urgiles Brothers Excavating Inc.
“Quick, polite, and professional, especially the girl at the front door office.”
Romala Construction Ltd
“If your considering Shoring for your project , you should most definitely use Rob and his company Romala construction, He is honest, professional and hard working, and is recommended by some of the top builders in the city.”
Diamond Demolish & Excavation
Ishore
“These guys are simply the best.”
Soil Disposal North York
Demolition Service Company -Frank Team INC
“Great service, very clean, and they got my basement demolished in 2 days”
Atre Drain and Plumbing
“Excellent and fast response, very clean and accurate, very friendly and professional”
Canada Waterproofers Mississauga
“Tech was very responsive to my concerns with the plumbing investigation”
Rooted Tree Services
“They took care of everything, from permit application to tree removal in my backyard.”
GTA Landscaping Vaughan
“Vlad and his crew were very responsive to our request and provided fast and efficient service.”
Citywide Post Hole Digging
“Customer service is quick and extremely helpful, work is always completed ensuring customer satisfaction.”
CRS Demolition
“After being referred to them to remove our kitchen tile and countertop, I can say by far that it was the most painless demo experience we've ever had.”
SB Excavation
“Every time I've contacted this company's personnel, they have been a pleasure to work with.”
Why these companies made our list
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