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Best Excavating Contractors in Colwood, BC (2026)

57 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Colwood: Trench Excavating Victoria, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MAESTRO EXCAVATING INC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 57.

  3. 21

    Most-reviewed: Costa Verde, 111 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #21.

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57 Colwood excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 57 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Victoria ranking. See Excavating contractors in Victoria

Top 10 excavating contractors in Colwood at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Colwood at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Trench Excavating Victoria645.0★ (35)Victoria, 1 km away24/7Overall
2Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD644.9★ (58)Victoria, 1 km awaySat · Sun—
3MAESTRO EXCAVATING INC.615.0★ (14)Colwood24/7Emergencies
4Despard Contracting595.0★ (30)Salt Spring Island, 29 km away24/7—
5GC Excavation585.0★ (8)Victoria, 9 km away24/7—
6Kanigan Construction585.0★ (14)Victoria, 10 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Pacific Group Developments584.9★ (53)Victoria, 8 km away24/7—
8Atlas Excavating Ltd574.8★ (18)Victoria, 11 km away——
9DJ'S Mini Excavating575.0★ (13)Victoria, 5 km awaySat—
10Vimo Industries575.0★ (31)Victoria, 12 km away——

The 57 best excavating contractors in Colwood, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Colwood

    #1 Trench Excavating Victoria

    Based in Victoria, 1 km away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    387 Farview Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 1V9
    View profile for Trench Excavating Victoria(250) 516-5391

  2. #2 Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD

    Based in Victoria, 1 km away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    558 Cedarcrest Dr, Victoria, BC V9C 1M3
    View profile for Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD(250) 516-9426

  4. #4 Despard Contracting

    Based in Salt Spring Island, 29 km away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2833 Woodcroft Pl, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W1
    View profile for Despard Contracting(250) 709-5608

  5. #5 GC Excavation

    Based in Victoria, 9 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for GC Excavation(250) 686-4032

  6. #6 Kanigan Construction

    Based in Victoria, 10 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1403 Lang St, Victoria, BC V8T 2S6
    View profile for Kanigan Construction(250) 315-3307

  8. #8 Atlas Excavating Ltd

    Based in Victoria, 11 km away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    1031 Verrinder Ave, Victoria, BC V8S 3T8
    View profile for Atlas Excavating Ltd(250) 590-1810

  9. #9 DJ'S Mini Excavating

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    989 Moss Ridge Close, Victoria, BC V9C 4M8
    View profile for DJ'S Mini Excavating(250) 478-1403

  10. #10 Vimo Industries

    Based in Victoria, 12 km away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3979 Cedarwood St, Victoria, BC V8N 3N3
    View profile for Vimo Industries(250) 818-5422

  11. #11 Hydroforce Excavating Ltd

    Based in Victoria, 5 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    725 Industrial Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6E2
    View profile for Hydroforce Excavating Ltd(250) 360-7630

  12. #12 Don Mann Excavating Ltd.

    Based in Victoria, 10 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4098 Lochside Dr, Victoria, BC V8X 2C8
    View profile for Don Mann Excavating Ltd.(250) 479-8283

  14. #14 R G Excavating Ltd

    Based in Victoria, 10 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4098 Lochside Dr, Victoria, BC V8X 2C8
    View profile for R G Excavating Ltd(250) 474-1537

  15. #15 JS Bobcat and Excavating

    Based in Victoria, 9 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4283 Carey Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 4H1
    View profile for JS Bobcat and Excavating(250) 888-6530

  16. #16 Victoria Excavation

    Based in Victoria, 7 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    242 Mary St #1141d, Victoria, BC V9A 3V9
    View profile for Victoria Excavation(236) 237-2094

  19. #19 HT Excavating & Hauling

    Based in Salt Spring Island, 24 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2104 Shawnigan Lake Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC V8H 2B5
    View profile for HT Excavating & Hauling(250) 732-0219

  20. #20 Drew Speirs Excavating

    Based in Victoria, 9 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Drew Speirs Excavating(250) 588-5736

  21. #21 Costa Verde

    Based in Victoria, 11 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews, the most in Colwood.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1749 Adanac St, Victoria, BC V8R 2C4
    View profile for Costa Verde(250) 514-7391

  23. #23 Davies Contracting

    Based in Victoria, 12 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    923 Cowichan St, Victoria, BC V8S 4E6
    View profile for Davies Contracting(250) 592-8580

  24. #24 Taylor Excavating

    Based in Victoria, 1 km away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2294 Marlene Dr, Victoria, BC V9B 2E2
    View profile for Taylor Excavating(250) 883-1645

How we ranked Colwood excavating contractors

We scored 57 Colwood 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Colwood data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Colwood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Colwood?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Colwood, BC is Trench Excavating Victoria with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD (#2) and MAESTRO EXCAVATING INC. (#3) follow. We ranked 57 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Colwood?

ContractorsRanked ranks 57 excavating contractors serving Colwood, BC. 1 of them is based in Colwood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Colwood are open 24/7?

8 ranked excavating contractors in Colwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Trench Excavating Victoria (#1), MAESTRO EXCAVATING INC. (#3) and Despard Contracting (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Colwood work on weekends?

23 of 57 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Trench Excavating Victoria (#1), Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD (#2) and MAESTRO EXCAVATING INC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Colwood excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 57 rated excavating contractors in Colwood is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Costa Verde has the most, 111 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Colwood count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Colwood 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 Colwood

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 57 excavating contractors serving Colwood.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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