63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort McMurray, AB (2026)
5 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fort McMurray: Firehawk Services Ltd., CR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tristar Hydrovacs Ltd., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 5.
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Most-reviewed: ForeverFoundations foundation repair, 17 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Fort McMurray excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 excavating contractors in Fort McMurray at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firehawk Services Ltd. | 63 | 4.6★ (10) | Fort McMurray | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tristar Hydrovacs Ltd. | 61 | 4.3★ (6) | Fort McMurray | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | ForeverFoundations foundation repair | 59 | 4.9★ (17) | Fort McMurray | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Stony Valley Contracting | 51 | 4.2★ (10) | Fort McMurray | — | — |
| 5 | Jomha Landscaping | 49 | 3.8★ (5) | Fort McMurray | Evenings | — |
The 5 best excavating contractors in Fort McMurray, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Fort McMurray
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Fort McMurray
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, the most in Fort McMurray.
Based in Fort McMurray
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in Fort McMurray
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews.
How we ranked Fort McMurray excavating contractors
We scored 5 Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort McMurray?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort McMurray, AB is Firehawk Services Ltd. with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tristar Hydrovacs Ltd. (#2) and ForeverFoundations foundation repair (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort McMurray?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving Fort McMurray, AB. 5 of them are based in Fort McMurray; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fort McMurray are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Fort McMurray post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Firehawk Services Ltd. (#1), Tristar Hydrovacs Ltd. (#2) and ForeverFoundations foundation repair (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fort McMurray work on weekends?
3 of 5 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Firehawk Services Ltd. (#1), Tristar Hydrovacs Ltd. (#2) and ForeverFoundations foundation repair (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fort McMurray excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in Fort McMurray is 4.3★, with a median of 10 reviews. ForeverFoundations foundation repair has the most, 17 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 Fort McMurray count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Fort McMurray 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 Fort McMurray
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving Fort McMurray.
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