Excavation permits in Toronto, ON
6,332 excavation permits on record in Toronto — updated every morning from city records.
Other trades in Toronto
Excavation in Toronto — by the numbers
2,446
Permits in the last 12 months
15 days
Median application → issue
$80,000
Median project value
A permit is typically applied ~15days before it's issued. TradeHound surfaces permits at application — weeks before the work starts and before most contractors know the job exists.
Most active areas (12 months)
Common questions
How many permits involving excavation work were filed in Toronto in the last 12 months?
2,446 permits involving excavation work were filed in Toronto over the last 12 months, based on official city records updated every morning.
How long does a permit with excavation work take to be issued in Toronto?
Based on the last 24 months of permits, the median time from application to issue in Toronto is 15 days.
What is the typical project value on Toronto permits with excavation work?
The median construction value reported on Toronto permits involving excavation work is $80,000 CAD. This is the whole project's value, not the permit fee — permits often cover multiple trades.
Which Toronto areas have the most excavation permits?
Over the last 12 months, the most active areas are M4J (133 permits), M6J (125 permits), M6H (120 permits).