62/100CR 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 Kelowna, BC (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kelowna: LMC Construction Group, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): D & L Environmental Ltd., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service, 410 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Kelowna excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kelowna at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMC Construction Group | 62 | 5.0★ (29) | Kelowna | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | D & L Environmental Ltd. | 62 | 5.0★ (21) | Kelowna | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service | 61 | 4.8★ (410) | Kelowna | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Prime Rock Retaining Walls & Excavation | 61 | 5.0★ (75) | Kelowna | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Kelowna | 61 | 4.8★ (335) | Kelowna | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Saric Excavating Ltd | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Kelowna | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Graf Vac Septic, Excavating and Environmental Service's ltd | 60 | 5.0★ (83) | Kelowna | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Okanagan Yard Works | 60 | 4.9★ (144) | Kelowna | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Okanagan Sewer and Water | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Kelowna | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | First Tracks Contracting Ltd. | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | West Kelowna, 7 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Kelowna, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kelowna
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 410 Google reviews, the most in Kelowna.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 335 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Kelowna
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 West Kelowna, 7 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Kelowna
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Kelowna
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Kelowna
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 MECA Ltd
Based in Kelowna
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.
#19 OK Excavating
Based in Kelowna
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Kelowna
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 West Kelowna, 15 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Kelowna
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelowna
56/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in West Kelowna, 9 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kelowna
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baag's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| Bromac Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| Compass Tenant Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | In Kelowna |
| Encan Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Kelowna |
| Fortunate Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| hall excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Kelowna |
| Head Waters Hydrovac LTD | 5.0★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| Karter Contracting Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| Kettle Valley Construction Ltd | 1.0★ (1) | In Kelowna |
| Ledcor - Kelowna | 1.0★ (3) | In Kelowna |
| Little House Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| Maple Reinders – Kelowna | 5.0★ (3) | In Kelowna |
| Mark Ranger RE/MAX Kelowna | 4.3★ (6) | In Kelowna |
| Okanagan Lake Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Kelowna |
| Padwood Construction | 5.0★ (10) | In Kelowna |
| PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc. | 1.5★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| Ratcliffe Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Kelowna |
| Shawn Vogel Construction | 2.0★ (4) | In Kelowna |
| Shoreline Pile Driving, Docks & Boat Lifts | 4.9★ (93) | In Kelowna |
| Traine Construction & Development | 4.2★ (10) | In Kelowna |
How we ranked Kelowna excavating contractors
We scored 65 Kelowna 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 Kelowna 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 Kelowna: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kelowna?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kelowna, BC is LMC Construction Group with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D & L Environmental Ltd. (#2) and Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kelowna?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Kelowna, BC. 39 of them are based in Kelowna; 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 Kelowna are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Kelowna post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are LMC Construction Group (#1), D & L Environmental Ltd. (#2) and Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Kelowna work on weekends?
32 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LMC Construction Group (#1), D & L Environmental Ltd. (#2) and Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kelowna excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Kelowna is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service has the most, 410 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 Kelowna count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Kelowna 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 Kelowna
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Kelowna.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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