62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Peterborough, ON (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Peterborough: RockSolid Excavation Inc, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Landcor Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 36.
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Most-reviewed: Guardian Plumbing and Drain, 627 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Peterborough excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Peterborough at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RockSolid Excavation Inc | 62 | 5.0★ (36) | Peterborough | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Excav8te | 60 | 4.9★ (31) | Peterborough | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Landcor Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Peterborough | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | 107 Excavating Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Oshawa, 7 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kadey Excavating & Hauling | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Peterborough | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Steenburgh Sand & Gravel | 55 | 4.8★ (5) | Peterborough | — | — |
| 7 | Guardian Plumbing and Drain | 55 | 4.8★ (627) | Cobourg, 39 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Greenwood Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Peterborough | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Leahy Excavation Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (4) | Peterborough | — | — |
| 10 | Jeff Fallis Excavating Ltd | 55 | 4.0★ (5) | Peterborough | — | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Peterborough, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Excav8te
Based in Peterborough
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 7 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Peterborough
56/100CR 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 Peterborough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg, 39 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 627 Google reviews, the most in Peterborough.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Peterborough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Peterborough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Peterborough
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindsay, 39 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Peterborough
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 34 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Peterborough
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 KEN REDMOND INC.
Based in Lindsay, 15 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lindsay, 30 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Peterborough
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quinte West, 37 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope, 35 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg, 40 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Cobourg, 39 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Dixons Property Maintenance | 49 | 4.6★ (23) | In Peterborough |
| 27 | Behan Construction Limited | 49 | 4.4★ (14) | 33 km |
| 28 | Home Improvements Skilled Trades | 49 | 4.6★ (10) | 28 km |
| 29 | Harnden Haulage | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 33 km |
| 30 | Henderson Construction & Excavating | 48 | 4.1★ (18) | 39 km |
| 31 | BORICIC EARTHWORKS INC. | 47 | 5.0★ (20) | 38 km |
| 32 | Don Oliver Excavating | 47 | 3.9★ (9) | 38 km |
| 33 | Nick Carchidi Excavating Limited | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 39 km |
| 34 | Dig Tech Infrastructure | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 36 km |
| 35 | Jay's Landscaping | 44 | 4.7★ (18) | 35 km |
| 36 | Postech Screw Piles Quinte - Northumberland | 43 | 4.9★ (18) | 40 km |
Also serving Peterborough
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bros Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Calder Andy Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Chad Hope Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Connell Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. | 4.3★ (4) | In Peterborough |
| Curvin Excavating & Paving | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| East City Builders | 5.0★ (16) | In Peterborough |
| Hicks Brothers Contracting | 5.0★ (21) | In Peterborough |
| Home Renovation One | 1.0★ (6) | In Peterborough |
| Kawartha Lakes Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Peterborough |
| MCI Constructors Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Peterborough Waterproofing & Mold Removal | 4.5★ (25) | In Peterborough |
| Precision Construction Peterborough | 5.0★ (9) | In Peterborough |
| Roberts General Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| RoyalOak Bathroom Renovation-Peterborough | 5.0★ (2) | In Peterborough |
| Rusland's Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| TerraTrax Building Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Trailblazer Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Peterborough |
| Tri-Land Excavating & Haulage | 5.0★ (1) | In Peterborough |
| Wally's Flower Wagon | 4.8★ (72) | In Peterborough |
How we ranked Peterborough excavating contractors
We scored 36 Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Peterborough?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Peterborough, ON is RockSolid Excavation Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Excav8te (#2) and Landcor Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Peterborough?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Peterborough, ON. 16 of them are based in Peterborough; 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 Peterborough are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Peterborough post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RockSolid Excavation Inc (#1), Landcor Excavating (#3) and 107 Excavating Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Peterborough work on weekends?
17 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RockSolid Excavation Inc (#1), Excav8te (#2) and Landcor Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Peterborough excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Peterborough is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Guardian Plumbing and Drain has the most, 627 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Peterborough count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Peterborough 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 Peterborough
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Peterborough.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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