62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, the most in North Bay.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in North Bay, ON (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in North Bay: Arborworks Tree Service, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DigSafe Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Robitaille Contracting & Septic Services, 83 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked after Arborworks Tree Service; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 North Bay excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in North Bay at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arborworks Tree Service | 62 | 4.9★ (103) | North Bay | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Robitaille Contracting & Septic Services | 60 | 5.0★ (83) | North Bay | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | DigSafe Contracting | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | North Bay | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | TZR Contracting | 59 | 4.3★ (15) | North Bay | — | — |
| 5 | Bayroc Construction | 57 | 3.9★ (7) | North Bay | — | — |
| 6 | Edwards Landscape & Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | North Bay | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Proficient Excavating & Services | 56 | 4.9★ (35) | Greater Sudbury, 38 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | NorthStead Landscaping | 54 | 4.9★ (33) | North Bay | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Northern Concrete Solutions | 53 | 3.8★ (15) | North Bay | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Baz Excavating Ltd. | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Greater Sudbury, 40 km away | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in North Bay, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in North Bay
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 North Bay
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 North Bay
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Bay
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 North Bay
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 38 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Bay
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Bay
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 40 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Bay
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Bay
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Foundation”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 The Pump Guys
Based in North Bay
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Bay
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Topsoil supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving North Bay
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aultman Rental | In North Bay | |
| Bath Planet | In North Bay | |
| BWR Power & Lighting Limited | In North Bay | |
| Darren Duchesne | 4.0★ (4) | In North Bay |
| Dryshield Basement Waterproofing North Bay | 4.8★ (5) | In North Bay |
| Fry's Construction | In North Bay | |
| JMB Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In North Bay |
| Mainline Contracting | 1.0★ (1) | In North Bay |
| MisterSnow | 1.0★ (2) | In North Bay |
| North Bay Helical and Decks | 5.0★ (4) | In North Bay |
| North Bay Home Renovations | 4.9★ (18) | In North Bay |
| North Bay Plumbers | In North Bay | |
| Northern Windows & Siding | 3.7★ (3) | In North Bay |
| Odis Contracting | In North Bay | |
| PEC Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In North Bay |
| Phenom home solutions inc | 5.0★ (1) | In North Bay |
| Tetreault Construction (North Bay) Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In North Bay |
How we ranked North Bay excavating contractors
We scored 14 North Bay 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 North Bay 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 North Bay: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in North Bay?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North Bay, ON is Arborworks Tree Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Robitaille Contracting & Septic Services (#2) and DigSafe Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in North Bay?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving North Bay, ON. 12 of them are based in North Bay; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in North Bay are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in North Bay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arborworks Tree Service (#1) and DigSafe Contracting (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in North Bay work on weekends?
7 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arborworks Tree Service (#1), Robitaille Contracting & Septic Services (#2) and DigSafe Contracting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do North Bay excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in North Bay is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Arborworks Tree Service has the most, 103 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 North Bay count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the North Bay 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 North Bay
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving North Bay.
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