58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cambridge, ON (2026)
129 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cambridge: Craig Dool Property Maintenance, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cyclone Hydrovac Services Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 129.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Clean Er Up Bin Rentals, 597 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 129 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
129 Cambridge excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 129 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cambridge at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Dool Property Maintenance | 58 | 4.8★ (26) | Guelph, 22 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cyclone Hydrovac Services Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Cambridge | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Aquamaster Basement Waterproofing Cambridge | 57 | 5.0★ (108) | Cambridge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Clearlot: Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Cambridge | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Kitchener, ON | 57 | 4.4★ (7) | Cambridge | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc. | 56 | 4.7★ (26) | Ancaster, 30 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | G. MELO EXCAVATING LIMITED | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Cambridge | — | — |
| 8 | Deep Reach Excavating Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (6) | Norfolk County, 14 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Oxford excavation inc | 56 | 4.5★ (42) | Woodstock, 37 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Clean Er Up Bin Rentals | 55 | 4.8★ (597) | Hamilton, 38 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 129 best excavating contractors in Cambridge, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cambridge
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Cambridge
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Cambridge
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Cambridge
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ancaster, 30 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Cambridge
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Norfolk County, 14 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Woodstock, 37 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Hamilton, 38 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 597 Google reviews, the most in Cambridge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 22 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 20 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Cambridge
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Brantford, 21 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Cambridge
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Cambridge
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Guelph, 22 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Perth, 26 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Hamilton, 40 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 MG Paving
Based in Waterloo, 24 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brant, 17 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Guelph, 16 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Perth, 27 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 129 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cambridge
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.
How we ranked Cambridge excavating contractors
We scored 129 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cambridge?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cambridge, ON is Craig Dool Property Maintenance with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cyclone Hydrovac Services Inc (#2) and Aquamaster Basement Waterproofing Cambridge (#3) follow. We ranked 129 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cambridge?
ContractorsRanked ranks 129 excavating contractors serving Cambridge, ON. 13 of them are based in Cambridge; 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 Cambridge are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Cambridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Craig Dool Property Maintenance (#1), Cyclone Hydrovac Services Inc (#2) and Super Sucker Hydro Vac Service Inc. (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cambridge work on weekends?
47 of 129 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Craig Dool Property Maintenance (#1), Cyclone Hydrovac Services Inc (#2) and Aquamaster Basement Waterproofing Cambridge (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cambridge excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 129 rated excavating contractors in Cambridge is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Clean Er Up Bin Rentals has the most, 597 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Cambridge count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Cambridge 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 Cambridge
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 129 excavating contractors serving Cambridge.
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