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Northshore Core Drilling

Hi, our handheld core drill starts from about CA$550 in Toronto, with a stand option for larger holes. Is your job concrete or brick, and what hole diameter do you need?

Prairie Foundation Rentals

Hello, a combination rig with vacuum pump is available in Calgary from about CA$3,200. What hole depth in metres do you need, and when does the work start?

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Hi, we stock gas post-hole augers from about CA$190 and can deliver to Montreal and Ottawa. Is the ground frozen where you need the holes, and how deep should they go?

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Drilling rigs: prices, rules and what to ask for in Canada

In Canada a handheld or stand-mounted core drill costs roughly CA$500 to CA$1,550, and a combination rig with a vacuum pump and drill motor costs about CA$3,150 to CA$9,110. Large crawler rigs and older machines are listed from about CA$120,000. To get a price for your exact job, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and receive current offers from Canadian sellers.

Approximate prices in Canada, November 2026 (sellers' websites)
Type of rigTypical usePrice range
Handheld or stand-mounted electric core drill, 0.8–11.8 in (20–300 mm)Holes in concrete and masonryCA$500–CA$1,550
Combination core rig with vacuum pump and drill motorAnchored, precise holesCA$3,150–CA$9,110
Gas-powered post-hole auger or powerheadFence and footing holesCA$180–CA$400
Crawler-mounted or older heavy drilling rigHeavy ground drillingCA$119,900–CA$190,000

Rules to check before you buy

Rules depend on the province. In Ontario, a construction union local notes that since July 2016 an operator of a foundation and piling drill rig needs a crane licence and specific training, so ask who will run the machine. In Alberta, oil well service rigs must be inspected every five years. Engineering firms cite the 4F standard for drilling rig design, so ask whether a rig follows it.

Season and ground conditions

Outdoor drilling is easiest before the ground freezes. From December to February the ground is hard across most of the country, from Ottawa and Montreal to Calgary, which slows concrete and rock work. Vancouver's winters are milder. November is a sensible month to buy, so the rig is ready before the coldest weeks.

Delivery, units and how prices are quoted

Listings are priced in Canadian dollars per unit, and the cheapest rigs often leave out the stand, drill bits or water feed. Ask whether the price includes sales tax, which varies by province. Listings give diameter in inches; 0.8 to 11.8 inches is 20 to 300 mm. Heavy rigs need a flatbed or crane for delivery to your city, so include delivery in the quote.

What to put in your request

State whether you want to buy or rent, what you will drill (concrete, brick, rock or soil), the hole diameter in millimetres and depth in metres, and the power source. Add the scope of work, a stand or chassis if needed, your city and your budget in CA$.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, with a photo if you like. The AI asks for missing details, checks Canadian sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Start with a request on BlaBlaPrice or browse heavy equipment.

Questions and answers

How much does a drill rig cost in Canada?

A handheld or stand-mounted core drill is roughly CA$500 to CA$1,550, and a combination rig with a vacuum pump is about CA$3,150 to CA$9,110, according to sellers' websites in November 2026.

Does an operator need a licence in Ontario?

For a foundation and piling drill rig, a construction union local says a crane licence and specific training are required, so confirm this before you hire.

When is the best time to drill outdoors?

Outdoor work is easiest before the ground freezes, which in most of Canada happens from December to February.

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