58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Brant, ON (2026)
116 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Brant: Oxford excavation inc, CR Score 58/100; 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 116.
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Most-reviewed: The Crack Specialists, 467 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 116 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
116 Brant excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 116 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Brant at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford excavation inc | 58 | 4.5★ (42) | Woodstock, 23 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Crack Specialists | 57 | 5.0★ (467) | Brant | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc. | 57 | 4.7★ (26) | Ancaster, 27 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Elite Post Hole Digging | 57 | 4.9★ (125) | Brantford, 4 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | JC Excavating Pro | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Brantford, 11 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Adlam Contracting | 56 | 4.6★ (11) | Brantford, 12 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (38) | Brant | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Earthworks Solutions Unlimited | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Brant | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Deep Reach Excavating Inc. | 55 | 4.5★ (6) | Norfolk County, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Navacon Construction Inc | 55 | 4.0★ (30) | Brant | — | — |
The 116 best excavating contractors in Brant, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Brant
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 467 Google reviews, the most in Brant.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ancaster, 27 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 4 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 11 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 12 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brant
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brant
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 20 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brant
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 RVM Trucking
Based in Norfolk County, 24 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brant
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 24 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 10 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Davis Excavation
Based in Hamilton, 20 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Norfolk County, 24 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 WHR Excavating
Based in Woodstock, 30 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 30 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 27 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simcoe, 36 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 20 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 29 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Paris, 11 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ 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 Norfolk County, 22 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 27 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 116 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Brant
20 more excavating contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong & Sons Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 26 km |
| B D Nelson Excavation & Construction Ltd. | In Brant | |
| Brant Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 km |
| Brimar Skidsteer Service | 5.0★ (2) | 19 km |
| Complete Comparator Calibration & Service | In Brant | |
| DL Rosebrugh Excavating | In Brant | |
| Doug Campbell Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 14 km |
| Grand Erie Asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | 4 km |
| Henning Excavating Ltd | 4.5★ (2) | 23 km |
| Huerta Management Inc | 5.0★ (14) | In Brant |
| Integra Excavations Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Brant |
| JB Landscape Construction | In Brant | |
| JBC Excavating inc | In Brant | |
| JVB Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 km |
| Protape General Construction "PGC" | 5.0★ (2) | 24 km |
| Starnose Landscaping & Excavation | 4.5★ (2) | 12 km |
| Terra-Dem Inc. Excavating and Laser Grading | In Brant | |
| Terraform Excavation | In Brant | |
| Underground Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 20 km |
| W.D. Crushing & Demolition Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | 26 km |
How we ranked Brant excavating contractors
We scored 116 Brant 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 Brant 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 Brant: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Brant?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Brant, ON is Oxford excavation inc with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Crack Specialists (#2) and Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 116 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Brant?
ContractorsRanked ranks 116 excavating contractors serving Brant, ON. 9 of them are based in Brant; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Brant are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Brant post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oxford excavation inc (#1), Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc. (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Brant work on weekends?
39 of 116 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Oxford excavation inc (#1), Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc. (#3) and Elite Post Hole Digging (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Brant excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 116 rated excavating contractors in Brant is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. The Crack Specialists has the most, 467 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Brant count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Brant city centre, 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 Brant
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 116 excavating contractors serving Brant.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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