63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Medicine Hat, AB (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Medicine Hat: C & K Trucking Inc, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brovac Mobile Vacuum Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 16.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Stenger's Enterprise Ltd, 19 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Medicine Hat excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Medicine Hat at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C & K Trucking Inc | 63 | 5.0★ (8) | Medicine Hat | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A J Bobcat Service | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Medicine Hat | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | DL Nagel Excavating Ltd. | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | Medicine Hat | — | — |
| 4 | Brovac Mobile Vacuum Services | 59 | 4.8★ (13) | Medicine Hat | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Welz Excavating Ltd | 58 | 3.1★ (7) | Medicine Hat | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pro Flow Plumbing & Heating | 58 | 4.9★ (10) | Medicine Hat | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Art's Excavating | 57 | 3.6★ (12) | Medicine Hat | — | — |
| 8 | MJB Enterprises Ltd. | 57 | 3.5★ (8) | Medicine Hat | — | — |
| 9 | Can Doo Excavating Services Ltd | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Medicine Hat | — | — |
| 10 | Davison Excavating Ltd | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Medicine Hat | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Medicine Hat, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Medicine Hat
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Medicine Hat
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Medicine Hat
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Medicine Hat
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, the most in Medicine Hat.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medicine Hat
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Medicine Hat
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A. Roth Construction (1987) Ltd. | In Medicine Hat | |
| Affordable Paving & Bobcat | 5.0★ (2) | In Medicine Hat |
| Bighorn Construction 2005 Ltd | In Medicine Hat | |
| Black Alder | 5.0★ (5) | In Medicine Hat |
| Building Industry & Land Development of Medicine Hat (formerly CHBA) | 5.0★ (1) | In Medicine Hat |
| BWG Excavating | In Medicine Hat | |
| Cee Gee Earthmoving Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Medicine Hat |
| Dietz Construction Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Medicine Hat |
| Elevation Landscaping Inc. | In Medicine Hat | |
| G N J Line Contracting Ltd | 4.5★ (2) | In Medicine Hat |
| John | In Medicine Hat | |
| Ka Cabinetry & Home Finishing Ltd | In Medicine Hat | |
| Koolridge Construction Inc. | In Medicine Hat | |
| Medicine Hat Electrical | 5.0★ (1) | In Medicine Hat |
| Mulder Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Medicine Hat |
| New Cut Earthworks Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Medicine Hat |
| New Era Excavating | In Medicine Hat | |
| Phillips Excavating Ltd | In Medicine Hat | |
| Terraexc | In Medicine Hat | |
| Terrain Earthworks | In Medicine Hat |
How we ranked Medicine Hat excavating contractors
We scored 16 Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Medicine Hat?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Medicine Hat, AB is C & K Trucking Inc with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A J Bobcat Service (#2) and DL Nagel Excavating Ltd. (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Medicine Hat?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Medicine Hat, AB. 16 of them are based in Medicine Hat; 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 Medicine Hat are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Medicine Hat post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are C & K Trucking Inc (#1), Brovac Mobile Vacuum Services (#4) and Pro Flow Plumbing & Heating (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Medicine Hat work on weekends?
5 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are C & K Trucking Inc (#1), A J Bobcat Service (#2) and Brovac Mobile Vacuum Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Medicine Hat excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Medicine Hat is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Stenger's Enterprise Ltd has the most, 19 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 Medicine Hat count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Medicine Hat 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 Medicine Hat
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Medicine Hat.
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