59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 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 Vancouver, BC (2026)
181 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 Vancouver: Rent1 Inc., CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 181.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 665 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 181 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
181 North Vancouver excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 103 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 181 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in North Vancouver at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rent1 Inc. | 59 | 4.8★ (23) | Vancouver, 5 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Groundhog Excavating Ltd. | 59 | 4.9★ (85) | Surrey, 13 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal | 58 | 4.6★ (38) | Richmond, 14 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Bancroft Excavating Ltd | 58 | 4.8★ (21) | Surrey, 13 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Van Blankers Excavating Landscape & Drainage | 57 | 5.0★ (52) | Vancouver, 11 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Dalton Trucking Ltd | 57 | 4.8★ (35) | North Vancouver | Sat | — |
| 7 | Vac-Force Services Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Richmond, 13 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lidher Excavating Ltd. | 56 | 5.0★ (29) | Surrey, 21 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Urban Water Works | 56 | 5.0★ (91) | North Vancouver | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 56 | 4.7★ (112) | Vancouver, 6 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 181 best excavating contractors in North Vancouver, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Surrey, 13 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 14 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 13 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 11 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 13 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Surrey, 21 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 North Vancouver
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 6 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 6 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Vancouver
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Ridge, 32 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 665 Google reviews, the most in North Vancouver.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Ridge, 36 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 3 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Argyll Devco
Based in Surrey, 17 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 26 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 24 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Surrey, 36 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Langley, 37 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster, 17 km away
54/100CR 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 Langley, 37 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Rent1 Inc.
Based in Surrey, 20 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Burnaby, 14 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Coquitlam, 25 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 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 181 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving North Vancouver
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AGT Construction Services Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| Atlas Construction Ltd. | 3.5★ (2) | In North Vancouver |
| Atlas Leasing Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In North Vancouver |
| BC Beton Contracting Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In North Vancouver |
| Calrudd Construction Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In North Vancouver |
| Eifler Contracting | 3.9★ (7) | In North Vancouver |
| Erickson Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| Fast Trac Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| Hearthcrest Home Renovations Of North Vancouver | 5.0★ (50) | In North Vancouver |
| Humphries Construction | 4.9★ (13) | In North Vancouver |
| KCM Construction Inc. | 3.4★ (10) | In North Vancouver |
| MGT Coastal Contracting Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| Nothing But Concrete Ltd | 3.0★ (2) | In North Vancouver |
| Placemaker Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| RCSTECH | 5.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| Restore Right Flood Restoration Service North Vancouver | 5.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| Sykov Construction LTD | 5.0★ (8) | In North Vancouver |
| Touchstone Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In North Vancouver |
| Vancouver Retaining Walls: Segmental Walls, Hardscaping & Landscape Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In North Vancouver |
| VK Construction Inc | 5.0★ (26) | In North Vancouver |
How we ranked North Vancouver excavating contractors
We scored 181 North Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in North Vancouver?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in North Vancouver, BC is Rent1 Inc. with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Groundhog Excavating Ltd. (#2) and Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#3) follow. We ranked 181 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in North Vancouver?
ContractorsRanked ranks 181 excavating contractors serving North Vancouver, BC. 9 of them are based in North Vancouver; 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 Vancouver are open 24/7?
38 ranked excavating contractors in North Vancouver post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rent1 Inc. (#1), Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#3) and Bancroft Excavating Ltd (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in North Vancouver work on weekends?
103 of 181 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 59 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rent1 Inc. (#1), Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#3) and Bancroft Excavating Ltd (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do North Vancouver excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 181 rated excavating contractors in North Vancouver is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 665 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Vancouver count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the North Vancouver 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 Vancouver
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 181 excavating contractors serving North Vancouver.
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