58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Delta, BC (2026)
228 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Delta: Lidher Excavating Ltd., CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 228.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 665 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 228 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
228 Delta excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 130 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 228 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Delta at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lidher Excavating Ltd. | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | Surrey, 6 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal | 58 | 4.6★ (38) | Richmond, 14 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Groundhog Excavating Ltd. | 58 | 4.9★ (85) | Surrey, 16 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Budget Excavating & Trucking Ltd | 58 | 5.0★ (32) | Surrey, 3 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Radius Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (48) | Surrey, 30 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AMA Excavation, Drainage & Septic - Sewer & Drainage Repair Experts | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Maple Ridge, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Premier Civil Works | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Surrey, 4 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bancroft Excavating Ltd | 57 | 4.8★ (21) | Surrey, 16 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Inflow Hydro Vac Services | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Surrey, 17 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 57 | 4.6★ (665) | Maple Ridge, 19 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 228 best excavating contractors in Delta, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Richmond, 14 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 16 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 3 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 30 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Ridge, 20 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 4 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Surrey, 16 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 17 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Ridge, 19 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 665 Google reviews, the most in Delta.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 12 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Langley, 18 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 15 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Rent1 Inc.
Based in Vancouver, 21 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langley, 18 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langley, 21 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Argyll Devco
Based in Surrey, 6 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster, 5 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbotsford, 30 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 D&D Workz Ltd.
Based in Delta
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delta
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 13 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langley, 19 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langley, 18 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Rent1 Inc.
Based in Surrey, 9 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 228 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Delta
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AM Civil Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Delta |
| Artsy Contracting Co Ltd | 5.0★ (9) | In Delta |
| Darcy Phillips Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Delta |
| Delta Fix & Finish | 4.8★ (21) | In Delta |
| EarthLine contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Delta |
| Five Land Construction | 1.0★ (3) | In Delta |
| G.B. Bobcat & Excavating Services Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | In Delta |
| Golden eagle landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Delta |
| Groundtec Landscaping & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Delta |
| Nesseler Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Delta |
| PFM Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Delta |
| RDM Enterprises | 4.3★ (3) | In Delta |
| Shen Plumbing & Heating Ltd | 5.0★ (10) | In Delta |
| Steeler Construction Supply, Ltd. | 4.5★ (2) | In Delta |
| STUFF IT Insulation | 5.0★ (1) | In Delta |
| Tom's Sprinklers & Landscape Lighting | 4.9★ (162) | In Delta |
| Tradewell Construction LtD. | 5.0★ (1) | In Delta |
| Tyam | 4.0★ (4) | In Delta |
| Tyradon Plumbing and Excavating Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | In Delta |
| William Kelly & Sons Plumbing Contractors (1989) Ltd. | 3.6★ (24) | In Delta |
How we ranked Delta excavating contractors
We scored 228 Delta 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 Delta 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 Delta: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Delta?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Delta, BC is Lidher Excavating Ltd. with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#2) and Groundhog Excavating Ltd. (#3) follow. We ranked 228 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Delta?
ContractorsRanked ranks 228 excavating contractors serving Delta, BC. 3 of them are based in Delta; 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 Delta are open 24/7?
46 ranked excavating contractors in Delta post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lidher Excavating Ltd. (#1), Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#2) and Radius Excavation (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Delta work on weekends?
130 of 228 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 73 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lidher Excavating Ltd. (#1), Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#2) and Radius Excavation (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Delta excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 228 rated excavating contractors in Delta is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 665 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Delta count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Delta 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 Delta
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 228 excavating contractors serving Delta.
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