60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, the most in Lacombe.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lacombe, AB (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lacombe: Postech Screw Piles Red Deer, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): G & R Enviro Core, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 20.
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Most-reviewed: Bettenson's Sand & Gravel Co Ltd, 32 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 20 ranked after Postech Screw Piles Red Deer; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Lacombe excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lacombe at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postech Screw Piles Red Deer | 60 | 4.9★ (43) | Red Deer, 13 km away | — | Overall |
| 2 | G & R Enviro Core | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Lacombe | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | North Point Foundations | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Lacombe | — | — |
| 4 | The Trenchless Guys | 57 | 5.0★ (31) | Red Deer, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Jackson Construction (1996) Ltd | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Lacombe | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Xandal Backhoe | 57 | 4.8★ (5) | Lacombe | Sat | — |
| 7 | Thompson Ditching | 56 | 4.4★ (9) | Lacombe | — | — |
| 8 | Orich Transport Inc. | 56 | 3.9★ (7) | Sylvan Lake, 28 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Meyers Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Lacombe | Sat | — |
| 10 | CBO Earthworks | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Lacombe | — | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Lacombe, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lacombe
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Lacombe
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Red Deer, 19 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvan Lake, 28 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 CBO Earthworks
Based in Lacombe
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 21 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sylvan Lake, 28 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 30 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 23 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Ponoka, 22 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Dirt Werx
Based in Red Deer, 36 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 23 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 28 km away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lacombe
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Equipment Services | 5.0★ (1) | 18 km |
| Arvello Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (4) | In Lacombe |
| Baron Custom Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | 21 km |
| Burnt Lake Trail Construction Ltd. | In Lacombe | |
| Clean cut carpentry | 4.6★ (10) | In Lacombe |
| Dirt Warden Excavations | In Lacombe | |
| Drake Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lacombe |
| DTH Enterprises | In Lacombe | |
| Grayson Excavating Ltd. | 12 km | |
| J Coulson Construction Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | 19 km |
| KAM Excavating Ltd. | 21 km | |
| Morin Construction | In Lacombe | |
| Morin Construction Inc. | In Lacombe | |
| One Cut Carpentry LTD | 5.0★ (11) | In Lacombe |
| Prairie Custom Pumping Ltd. | In Lacombe | |
| Ron Smith Cat Svc Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | 22 km |
| Smithco Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 30 km |
| Surfix Home Services | 5.0★ (8) | In Lacombe |
| TBR Contracting Ltd. | 3.7★ (3) | In Lacombe |
| Thorvaldson Enterprises Ltd. | 21 km |
How we ranked Lacombe excavating contractors
We scored 20 Lacombe 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 Lacombe 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 Lacombe: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lacombe?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lacombe, AB is Postech Screw Piles Red Deer with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews. G & R Enviro Core (#2) and North Point Foundations (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lacombe?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Lacombe, AB. 7 of them are based in Lacombe; 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 Lacombe are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Lacombe post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are G & R Enviro Core (#2), The Trenchless Guys (#4) and Orich Transport Inc. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lacombe work on weekends?
7 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are G & R Enviro Core (#2), The Trenchless Guys (#4) and Jackson Construction (1996) Ltd (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lacombe excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Lacombe is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Postech Screw Piles Red Deer has the most, 43 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Lacombe count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Lacombe 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 Lacombe
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Lacombe.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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