61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in North Saanich, BC (2026)
68 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in North Saanich: Spoonz Excavating Inc., CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Despard Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 68.
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Most-reviewed: Optimus Electric, 114 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
68 North Saanich excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 68 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in North Saanich at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spoonz Excavating Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (48) | Duncan, 28 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Despard Contracting | 61 | 5.0★ (30) | Salt Spring Island, 20 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Trench Excavating Victoria | 60 | 5.0★ (35) | Victoria, 28 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Gesslein Mini Excavating LTD | 60 | 4.9★ (58) | Victoria, 27 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | MAESTRO EXCAVATING INC. | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Colwood, 11 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Eagle Ridge Earthworks | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Duncan, 22 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Second Sun Services Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (69) | North Saanich | — | — |
| 8 | Kanigan Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Victoria, 25 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | GC Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Victoria, 27 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pacific Group Developments | 55 | 4.9★ (53) | Victoria, 23 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 68 best excavating contractors in North Saanich, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 20 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 28 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 27 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colwood, 11 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Duncan, 22 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Saanich
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 25 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Victoria, 27 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Victoria, 23 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Erdem Excavating
Based in North Saanich
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Vimo Industries
Based in Victoria, 23 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 16 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Victoria, 28 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 28 km away
54/100CR 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 Duncan, 29 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Optimus Electric
Based in Duncan, 26 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, the most in North Saanich.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 28 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 North Cowichan, 19 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan, 26 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Victoria, 30 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 22 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 25 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Victoria, 22 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 22 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 68 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving North Saanich
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 in 1 Roofing Services Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In North Saanich |
| Barker Excavation | In North Saanich | |
| Bear Coast Homes | 5.0★ (6) | In North Saanich |
| Bickford Enterprises Ltd | 3.0★ (2) | In North Saanich |
| Conrad Contracting Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In North Saanich |
| Eagle Excavating Ltd | 3.0★ (2) | 14 km |
| G Truswell Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 km |
| Island Best Contracting Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | 27 km |
| JPAT Plumbing Ltd. | 5.0★ (6) | In North Saanich |
| Meadhra Groundskeeping | 5.0★ (3) | In North Saanich |
| Minna Creative Design and Construction | In North Saanich | |
| MRK Solutions | In North Saanich | |
| NEWater Septic and Drainage Ltd. | 4.3★ (6) | In North Saanich |
| Orchard plumbing and heating | 5.0★ (1) | In North Saanich |
| Rick Thom Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In North Saanich |
| Rick Thom Construction | In North Saanich | |
| Riptide Contracting - Excavating & Contracting in Victoria, BC | 5.0★ (2) | 27 km |
| Saanichton Development Ltd | 3.0★ (2) | In North Saanich |
| Wilson Property Maintenance | In North Saanich | |
| YYJ Contracting Ltd | 4.7★ (13) | In North Saanich |
How we ranked North Saanich excavating contractors
We scored 68 North Saanich 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 North Saanich 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 Saanich: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in North Saanich?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North Saanich, BC is Spoonz Excavating Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Despard Contracting (#2) and Trench Excavating Victoria (#3) follow. We ranked 68 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in North Saanich?
ContractorsRanked ranks 68 excavating contractors serving North Saanich, BC. 4 of them are based in North Saanich; 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 North Saanich are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in North Saanich post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Spoonz Excavating Inc. (#1), Despard Contracting (#2) and Trench Excavating Victoria (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in North Saanich work on weekends?
29 of 68 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Spoonz Excavating Inc. (#1), Despard Contracting (#2) and Trench Excavating Victoria (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do North Saanich excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 68 rated excavating contractors in North Saanich is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Optimus Electric has the most, 114 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Saanich count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the North Saanich 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 Saanich
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 68 excavating contractors serving North Saanich.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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