68/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in Campbell River.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Campbell River, BC (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Campbell River: Campbell River Excavating, CR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Island Iron Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Services, 45 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked after Campbell River Excavating; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Campbell River excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Campbell River at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campbell River Excavating | 68 | 5.0★ (49) | Campbell River | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Island Iron Excavating | 66 | 4.9★ (26) | Campbell River | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Black Mountain Dirt Works | 62 | 5.0★ (22) | Campbell River | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Island Edge Contracting | 59 | 4.9★ (40) | Courtenay, 39 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Red Dog Earthworks | 59 | 4.6★ (10) | Campbell River | Sat | — |
| 6 | Glacier Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Campbell River | Sat | — |
| 7 | Mr. Mini Dig Ltd | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Campbell River | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Calci Excavating and Bobcat | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Campbell River | Sat | — |
| 9 | Three E Excavating Ltd | 58 | 4.8★ (5) | Campbell River | — | — |
| 10 | Wacor Holdings | 55 | 3.0★ (7) | Campbell River | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Campbell River, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Campbell River
66/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 39 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Campbell River
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Campbell River
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Wacor Holdings
Based in Campbell River
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Courtenay, 39 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Quadra Landscape
Based in Campbell River
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Campbell River
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell River
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 38 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 40 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 38 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Courtenay, 40 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ 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 Courtenay, 36 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 CLA Contracting
Based in Courtenay, 39 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Campbell River
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 Campbell River excavating contractors
We scored 24 Campbell River 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 Campbell River 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 Campbell River: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Campbell River?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Campbell River, BC is Campbell River Excavating with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Island Iron Excavating (#2) and Black Mountain Dirt Works (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Campbell River?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Campbell River, BC. 16 of them are based in Campbell River; 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 Campbell River are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Campbell River post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Campbell River Excavating (#1), Island Iron Excavating (#2) and Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Services (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Campbell River work on weekends?
12 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Campbell River Excavating (#1), Island Iron Excavating (#2) and Black Mountain Dirt Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Campbell River excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Campbell River is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Campbell River Excavating has the most, 49 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Campbell River count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Campbell River 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 Campbell River
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Campbell River.
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