62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 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 Grande Prairie, AB (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Grande Prairie: Mur-Cal Services Ltd., CR Score 62/100; 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): C.I.D Trenching Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: H2Oil Energy Inc, 25 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Grande Prairie excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grande Prairie at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mur-Cal Services Ltd. | 62 | 4.5★ (18) | Grande Prairie | — | Overall |
| 2 | C.I.D Trenching Ltd | 60 | 4.5★ (6) | Grande Prairie | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Grande Prairie, AB | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Grande Prairie | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | H2Oil Energy Inc | 57 | 3.3★ (25) | Grande Prairie | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Green Acre Ventures Ltd. | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Grande Prairie | — | — |
| 6 | A&D Bobcat and Mini Hoe Services | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Grande Prairie | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Avenge Energy Services Inc. - Grande Prairie | 56 | 3.5★ (14) | Grande Prairie | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Hamel Excavating Ltd | 55 | 4.0★ (3) | Grande Prairie | — | — |
| 9 | The Yardmaster Ltd | 50 | 4.4★ (8) | Grande Prairie | — | — |
| 10 | Vertex Resource Group Ltd. | 48 | 3.4★ (5) | Grande Prairie | — | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Grande Prairie, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Grande Prairie
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grande Prairie
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grande Prairie
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 25 Google reviews, the most in Grande Prairie.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grande Prairie
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Grande Prairie
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grande Prairie
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grande Prairie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grande Prairie
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grande Prairie
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Grande Prairie
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.
How we ranked Grande Prairie excavating contractors
We scored 10 Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grande Prairie?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grande Prairie, AB is Mur-Cal Services Ltd. with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews. C.I.D Trenching Ltd (#2) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Grande Prairie, AB (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grande Prairie?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Grande Prairie, AB. 10 of them are based in Grande Prairie; 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 Grande Prairie are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Grande Prairie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are C.I.D Trenching Ltd (#2), Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Grande Prairie, AB (#3) and H2Oil Energy Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Grande Prairie work on weekends?
5 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are C.I.D Trenching Ltd (#2), Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Grande Prairie, AB (#3) and H2Oil Energy Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grande Prairie excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Grande Prairie is 4.5★, with a median of 7 reviews. H2Oil Energy Inc has the most, 25 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Grande Prairie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Grande Prairie.
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