61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 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 Charlottetown, PE (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Charlottetown: W.B. Burke & Son Ltd, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Postech Screw Piles PEI, 209 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Charlottetown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Charlottetown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W.B. Burke & Son Ltd | 61 | 4.7★ (47) | Charlottetown | — | Overall |
| 2 | Cutting Edge Landscaping & Excavation PEI | 60 | 4.9★ (16) | Charlottetown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Postech Screw Piles PEI | 57 | 5.0★ (209) | Charlottetown | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | M & M Resources | 56 | 3.4★ (9) | Charlottetown | — | — |
| 5 | Turner Property Services | 55 | 5.0★ (32) | Charlottetown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Island Coastal Services Ltd | 55 | 3.8★ (25) | Charlottetown | — | — |
| 7 | H-Line Enterprises | 55 | 3.4★ (5) | Charlottetown | — | — |
| 8 | Williams Murphy & Mcleod | 55 | 4.0★ (4) | Charlottetown | — | — |
| 9 | UPG Landscaping | 54 | 4.9★ (23) | Charlottetown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Trek Excavation - Fiberglass Pools | 53 | 5.0★ (19) | Charlottetown | — | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Charlottetown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Charlottetown
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 209 Google reviews, the most in Charlottetown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Charlottetown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Charlottetown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottetown
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Charlottetown
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chappell Construction Inc | In Charlottetown | |
| Confederation Construction | In Charlottetown | |
| Controls & Equipment Ltd | 1.0★ (1) | In Charlottetown |
| Dickieson's Snow Removal Service | 2.5★ (4) | In Charlottetown |
| East Coast Developers | In Charlottetown | |
| Elevated Construction Management Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Charlottetown |
| Elite Trade Painting PEI | 5.0★ (19) | In Charlottetown |
| H-Ex Outdoor Living and Excavation | In Charlottetown | |
| Island Backhoe Svc Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Charlottetown |
| Island comfort heat pump solutions | 5.0★ (15) | In Charlottetown |
| JCJ Construction | In Charlottetown | |
| JT Rentals Ltd. | In Charlottetown | |
| KW1313 construction inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Charlottetown |
| Landmark Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Charlottetown |
| PEI Moving Helpers | In Charlottetown | |
| Shea's Bulldozing Ltd | In Charlottetown | |
| SmartScape Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Charlottetown |
How we ranked Charlottetown excavating contractors
We scored 13 Charlottetown 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 Charlottetown 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 Charlottetown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Charlottetown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Charlottetown, PE is W.B. Burke & Son Ltd with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews. Cutting Edge Landscaping & Excavation PEI (#2) and Postech Screw Piles PEI (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Charlottetown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Charlottetown, PE. 13 of them are based in Charlottetown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Charlottetown work on weekends?
3 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cutting Edge Landscaping & Excavation PEI (#2), Turner Property Services (#5) and UPG Landscaping (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Charlottetown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Charlottetown is 4.4★, with a median of 19 reviews. Postech Screw Piles PEI has the most, 209 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Charlottetown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Charlottetown 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 Charlottetown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Charlottetown.
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