62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Huntsville, ON (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Huntsville: Ryan McKean's Excavating, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cottage Septic & Plumbing Services Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 21.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Postech Screw Piles Muskoka, 60 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Huntsville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Huntsville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan McKean's Excavating | 62 | 4.6★ (11) | Huntsville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Alpine Excavation & Landscaping Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Huntsville | — | — |
| 3 | J.R. Blasting Solutions Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Bracebridge, 6 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Tretan Excavating Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Huntsville | Sat | — |
| 5 | Cottage Septic & Plumbing Services Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (50) | Bracebridge, 32 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Earl Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntsville | — | — |
| 7 | Just Excavating | 54 | 4.4★ (7) | Huntsville | Sat | — |
| 8 | Stone Mill Construction - Custom Homes. Contracting. Construction. | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Huntsville | — | — |
| 9 | Rugged Earth Landscaping Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (33) | Huntsville | — | — |
| 10 | Greenleaf Excavation | 53 | 4.9★ (14) | Barrie, 33 km away | — | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Huntsville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Huntsville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Bracebridge, 6 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Huntsville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 32 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville
54/100CR 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 Huntsville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrie, 33 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 35 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 33 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, the most in Huntsville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 21 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 39 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 37 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 40 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 18 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 32 km away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Muskoka Fence
Based in Bracebridge, 35 km away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bracebridge, 40 km away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Huntsville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dial A Jug | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Earthworks, Muskoka | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntsville |
| Generation Construction & Fine Homes Ltd | 5.0★ (8) | In Huntsville |
| Innovative Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntsville |
| J&F Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Jezerbuild Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Huntsville |
| JR Blasting Solutions Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Keen Build Co. LTD | 5.0★ (6) | In Huntsville |
| Loach Asphalt Ltd | 3.9★ (16) | In Huntsville |
| Mct Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Mini Excavators | 1.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Muskoka Aggregates & Firewood | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Muskoka Custom Stonework | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntsville |
| Muskoka Hydrovac | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntsville |
| Need-a-Hand: Property Services Plus | 4.5★ (16) | In Huntsville |
| Northmen Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Huntsville |
| RE Landscaping | 1.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Ready Roofers | 5.0★ (3) | In Huntsville |
| Roger Earl Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
| Thompson Landscape Constr | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntsville |
How we ranked Huntsville excavating contractors
We scored 21 Huntsville 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Huntsville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Huntsville, ON is Ryan McKean's Excavating with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Alpine Excavation & Landscaping Inc. (#2) and J.R. Blasting Solutions Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Huntsville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Huntsville, ON. 8 of them are based in Huntsville; 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 Huntsville are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Huntsville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ryan McKean's Excavating (#1) and Cottage Septic & Plumbing Services Inc. (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Huntsville work on weekends?
8 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ryan McKean's Excavating (#1), J.R. Blasting Solutions Inc. (#3) and Tretan Excavating Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Huntsville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Huntsville is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Postech Screw Piles Muskoka has the most, 60 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Huntsville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Huntsville 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 Huntsville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Huntsville.
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