60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Bellingham, WA (2026)
96 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bellingham: Cummins Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): We Can Dig It Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 96.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Ace Tank Services, 212 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 96 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
96 Bellingham excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 96 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Bellingham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cummins Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (17) | Bellingham | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | We Can Dig It Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Bellingham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ritter Dirt and Asphalt | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Bellingham | — | — |
| 4 | J and W Fuller Enterprises | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Bellingham | Sat | — |
| 5 | Bulldog Landscaping | 59 | 5.0★ (101) | Bellingham | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Dirterra Excavation | 58 | 4.7★ (15) | Bellingham | — | — |
| 7 | Cedar Valley Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Sedro-Woolley, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Precision Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Burlington, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Whatcom Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Bellingham | — | — |
| 10 | All Phase Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Ferndale, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 96 best excavating contractors in Bellingham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bellingham
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sedro-Woolley, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ferndale, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langley, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aldergrove, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 212 Google reviews, the most in Bellingham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birch Bay, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Ridge, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anacortes, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Langley, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynden, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Veer Excavating
Based in Surrey, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 96 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Bellingham
20 more excavating contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altama Construction, Inc. | In Bellingham | |
| Ariston Pacific Inc | In Bellingham | |
| Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing | 5.0★ (44) | In Bellingham |
| Bellingham fineline hvac | In Bellingham | |
| Encore Construction of Bellingham | 5.0★ (8) | In Bellingham |
| Everett HVAC Facility Specialists | 5.0★ (1) | In Bellingham |
| Fountain Construction Inc | In Bellingham | |
| Geo Excavation | In Bellingham | |
| GRD Construction Inc. | In Bellingham | |
| Grux Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Bellingham |
| Harvey's Drywall & Construction | In Bellingham | |
| JFE Construction | In Bellingham | |
| M&D Drywall & Carpentry Service - Home Drywall Repair, Tile Installation in Bellingham WA | In Bellingham | |
| McAuley Design Works | In Bellingham | |
| North Sound Marine Construction | In Bellingham | |
| Nth Degree Construction & Renovation | 5.0★ (2) | In Bellingham |
| Profile Construction | In Bellingham | |
| Shelter Craft Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bellingham |
| Sitka Flooring & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Bellingham |
| Turner Construction Office | In Bellingham |
How we ranked Bellingham excavating contractors
We scored 96 Bellingham excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Bellingham data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Bellingham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Bellingham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bellingham, WA is Cummins Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. We Can Dig It Excavation (#2) and Ritter Dirt and Asphalt (#3) follow. We ranked 96 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Bellingham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 96 excavating contractors serving Bellingham, WA. 16 of them are based in Bellingham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Bellingham are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Bellingham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are We Can Dig It Excavation (#2), Cedar Valley Earthworks (#7) and Precision Excavating (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Bellingham work on weekends?
43 of 96 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cummins Excavation (#1), We Can Dig It Excavation (#2) and J and W Fuller Enterprises (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bellingham excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 96 rated excavating contractors in Bellingham is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Ace Tank Services has the most, 212 reviews, and ranks #12. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Bellingham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bellingham city center, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Bellingham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 96 excavating contractors serving Bellingham.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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