62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Chatham, ON (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Chatham: Zak's Bobcat Services, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DOYLE SERVICES INC. : Excavating, Sewers, Hydrovacing & Flushing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
- 9
Most-reviewed: 3DM Solutions, 79 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Chatham excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Chatham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak's Bobcat Services | 62 | 5.0★ (16) | Chatham | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DOYLE SERVICES INC. : Excavating, Sewers, Hydrovacing & Flushing | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Chatham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dig'R Wright Excavating Inc. | 59 | 4.7★ (33) | Chatham | — | — |
| 4 | J.Bond Construction Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Chatham | Sat | — |
| 5 | Henry Heyink Construction Ltd | 55 | 3.9★ (11) | Chatham | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Chatham Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Chatham | — | — |
| 7 | Langlois Enterprises Inc. (Concrete driveways, Interlocking Stone & Excavation for Chatham-Kent & Southwestern Ontario) | 55 | 4.8★ (13) | Chatham | Sat | — |
| 8 | Bedrock Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | Chatham | Sat | — |
| 9 | 3DM Solutions | 51 | 4.6★ (79) | Essex, 26 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | JD Excavating | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | Leamington, 40 km away | Sat | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Chatham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chatham
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Chatham
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatham
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Chatham
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatham
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Chatham
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatham
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex, 26 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, the most in Chatham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 JD Excavating
Based in Leamington, 40 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Also serving Chatham
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adey Custom Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Chatham |
| Bruinsma Ben & Sons Ltd | 3.0★ (1) | In Chatham |
| D & M Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Chatham |
| Delway Contractors Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Chatham |
| Evestone Construction | 4.1★ (12) | In Chatham |
| Flying Shadows Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Chatham |
| Intrepid General Ltd | In Chatham | |
| J D E Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Chatham |
| J R Carey Enterprises Carey Excavating | In Chatham | |
| JTC Construction | 4.0★ (4) | In Chatham |
| MD Construction and Electrical | 4.7★ (15) | In Chatham |
| Paras Construction Chatham-Kent - Serving Southwestern Ontario with excavation, construction & septic system installation) | 5.0★ (1) | In Chatham |
| Pickard Construction | 2.7★ (6) | In Chatham |
| Pinpoint Directional Drilling Ltd. | In Chatham | |
| Rutledge contracting | 5.0★ (4) | In Chatham |
| Titan Environmental - Chatham, Ontario | In Chatham | |
| Topline Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Chatham |
| Total excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Chatham |
| Van Minnen Home Improvements | In Chatham | |
| Whites Construction (Thamesville) Limited. | In Chatham |
How we ranked Chatham excavating contractors
We scored 10 Chatham 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 Chatham 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 Chatham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Chatham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Chatham, ON is Zak's Bobcat Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DOYLE SERVICES INC. : Excavating, Sewers, Hydrovacing & Flushing (#2) and Dig'R Wright Excavating Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Chatham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Chatham, ON. 8 of them are based in Chatham; 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 Chatham are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Chatham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zak's Bobcat Services (#1) and DOYLE SERVICES INC. : Excavating, Sewers, Hydrovacing & Flushing (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Chatham work on weekends?
6 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zak's Bobcat Services (#1), DOYLE SERVICES INC. : Excavating, Sewers, Hydrovacing & Flushing (#2) and J.Bond Construction Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Chatham excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Chatham is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. 3DM Solutions has the most, 79 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Chatham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Chatham 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 Chatham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Chatham.
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