61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Calgary, AB (2026)
54 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Calgary: Mr. Trenchless | Sewer, Water & CIPP Lining, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Mike's Plumbing Calgary, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 54.
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Most-reviewed: Mr. Mike's Plumbing Calgary, 3,228 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Calgary excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 54 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Calgary at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Trenchless | Sewer, Water & CIPP Lining | 61 | 5.0★ (39) | Calgary | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Mike's Plumbing Calgary | 60 | 4.6★ (3,228) | Calgary | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | C55 Excavation Services LTD. | 60 | 5.0★ (25) | Calgary | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Empire Hydrovac Services inc | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Calgary | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Chace Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Calgary | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Mr. Hydro Vac, Dirt Hauling & Excavation Pro | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Calgary | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | DanCo Trucking and Bobcat Services | 55 | 5.0★ (128) | Calgary | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Garrett Contracting Ltd. | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Calgary | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Ground Shakers Excavation | 55 | 4.0★ (8) | Calgary | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Timberline Earthworks Ltd. | 55 | 4.9★ (39) | Calgary | — | — |
The 54 best excavating contractors in Calgary, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Calgary
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 3,228 Google reviews, the most in Calgary.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Calgary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Calgary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Airdrie, 10 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Airdrie, 27 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 215 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating 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 54 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Kinsmen Consulting Ltd | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | In Calgary |
| 27 | KBS Contracting & Bobcat | 51 | 5.0★ (34) | In Calgary |
| 28 | Dragon Excavating Ltd | 50 | 3.0★ (6) | In Calgary |
| 29 | Yard Size - Light Excavating | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | 26 km |
| 30 | On Track Excavating Ltd | 50 | 1.7★ (3) | In Calgary |
| 31 | Thuro Inc. | 50 | 4.7★ (101) | In Calgary |
| 32 | QC Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | In Calgary |
| 33 | Alsa Road Construction Ltd | 50 | 3.0★ (48) | In Calgary |
| 34 | Water Dr. Inc. | 50 | 4.3★ (16) | In Calgary |
| 35 | Calgary Landscaping | 49 | 4.8★ (57) | In Calgary |
| 36 | A1 Contractors EST 1987 | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | In Calgary |
| 37 | Blue-Con Excavating Ltd. | 49 | 3.9★ (25) | In Calgary |
| 38 | Bear Excavating Ltd | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 32 km |
| 39 | ShearForce Equipment | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 27 km |
| 40 | Slimdor Contracting Ltd | 47 | 4.1★ (13) | 30 km |
| 41 | City Wide Excavating & Paving | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | In Calgary |
| 42 | Besa Demolition | 46 | 4.7★ (3) | In Calgary |
| 43 | ECO BROS CONSTRUCTION | 46 | 3.0★ (12) | In Calgary |
| 44 | Chems & Sons Construction/Cleaning Services | 46 | 5.0★ (8) | In Calgary |
| 45 | Mini Dig Corporation | 46 | 3.8★ (20) | In Calgary |
| 46 | MGT Excavating Ltd | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 38 km |
| 47 | Troy Demolition Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | In Calgary |
| 48 | Hydrovac Calgary | 45 | 4.8★ (5) | In Calgary |
| 49 | 2 Sons Excavating Ltd. | 45 | 4.2★ (5) | 28 km |
| 50 | Dakota Reclamators Ltd | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | In Calgary |
Also serving Calgary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron contracting inc & bobcat | 5.0★ (50) | In Calgary |
| Asonic Roofing & Construction Ltd. | 4.8★ (51) | In Calgary |
| C. Brannon Construction | 5.0★ (23) | In Calgary |
| Chandos Construction Calgary | 3.7★ (13) | In Calgary |
| Concrete Calgary Services | AHA Concrete | 5.0★ (22) | In Calgary |
| Dealtwith Contracting Ltd. | 5.0★ (31) | In Calgary |
| Dirtboys Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Calgary |
| Evco Contracting Ltd. | 5.0★ (12) | In Calgary |
| ITC Construction Group, Calgary Regional Office | 1.6★ (7) | In Calgary |
| Kang Construction | 3.0★ (16) | In Calgary |
| Ledcor | 4.2★ (10) | In Calgary |
| Luminova Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Calgary |
| Millennium Building and Construction | 4.5★ (34) | In Calgary |
| Minto Homes - Calgary Head Office | 3.5★ (16) | In Calgary |
| Parsons | 4.7★ (10) | In Calgary |
| PCL Construction Management Inc. | 3.9★ (45) | In Calgary |
| Peak Contracting Services Inc | 5.0★ (11) | In Calgary |
| Surerus Murphy Joint Venture | 4.3★ (22) | In Calgary |
| Wasch Construction | 5.0★ (62) | In Calgary |
| Xpression finishes | 5.0★ (24) | In Calgary |
How we ranked Calgary excavating contractors
We scored 54 Calgary 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 2, 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 Calgary 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 Calgary: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Calgary?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Calgary, AB is Mr. Trenchless | Sewer, Water & CIPP Lining with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Mike's Plumbing Calgary (#2) and C55 Excavation Services LTD. (#3) follow. We ranked 54 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Calgary?
ContractorsRanked ranks 54 excavating contractors serving Calgary, AB. 42 of them are based in Calgary; 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 Calgary are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Calgary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mr. Trenchless | Sewer, Water & CIPP Lining (#1), Mr. Mike's Plumbing Calgary (#2) and C55 Excavation Services LTD. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Calgary work on weekends?
28 of 54 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Trenchless | Sewer, Water & CIPP Lining (#1), Mr. Mike's Plumbing Calgary (#2) and C55 Excavation Services LTD. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Calgary excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated excavating contractors in Calgary is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Mr. Mike's Plumbing Calgary has the most, 3,228 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 Calgary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Calgary 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 Calgary
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 54 excavating contractors serving Calgary.
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