57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Camrose, AB (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Camrose: Haugen Backhoe Service Ltd, CR Score 57/100; 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.
- 5
Most-reviewed: FT Aggregates Inc., 15 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Camrose excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Camrose at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haugen Backhoe Service Ltd | 57 | 4.3★ (4) | Camrose | — | Overall |
| 2 | Badger Trenching | 57 | 4.8★ (4) | Camrose | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | PEG Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Inspection | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Camrose | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Brager Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Camrose | — | — |
| 5 | FT Aggregates Inc. | 53 | 4.2★ (15) | Camrose | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Cobra Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd | 53 | 4.6★ (11) | Wetaskiwin, 38 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Nu Edge Construction Ltd | 53 | 3.5★ (15) | Camrose | — | — |
| 8 | Elgie & Sons Contracting LTD | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Wetaskiwin, 37 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Lone Star Ventures Ltd | 49 | 5.0★ (15) | Wetaskiwin, 37 km away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Camrose, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Camrose
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camrose
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Camrose
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Camrose
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Camrose.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wetaskiwin, 38 km away
53/100CR 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 Camrose
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Camrose.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wetaskiwin, 37 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Wetaskiwin, 37 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Camrose.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Camrose excavating contractors
We scored 9 Camrose 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 Camrose 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 Camrose: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Camrose?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Camrose, AB is Haugen Backhoe Service Ltd with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews. Badger Trenching (#2) and PEG Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Inspection (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Camrose?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Camrose, AB. 6 of them are based in Camrose; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Camrose work on weekends?
2 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Badger Trenching (#2) and PEG Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Inspection (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Camrose excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Camrose is 4.6★, with a median of 4 reviews. FT Aggregates Inc. has the most, 15 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Camrose count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Camrose 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 Camrose
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Camrose.
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