58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 627 Google reviews, the most in Port Hope.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Port Hope, ON (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Port Hope: Guardian Plumbing and Drain, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 627 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RockSolid Excavation Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
- 15
Most-reviewed: MLC Landscaping, 130 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 39 ranked after Guardian Plumbing and Drain; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Port Hope excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Port Hope at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guardian Plumbing and Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (627) | Cobourg, 19 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | RockSolid Excavation Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Peterborough, 34 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cliffshore Excavating & Paving | 57 | 4.0★ (29) | Port Hope | — | — |
| 4 | Excav8te | 55 | 4.9★ (31) | Peterborough, 32 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Henderson Construction & Excavating | 54 | 4.1★ (18) | Port Hope | — | — |
| 6 | 107 Excavating Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Oshawa, 26 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Paul Saller Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Oshawa, 24 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Don Oliver Excavating | 53 | 3.9★ (9) | Port Hope | — | — |
| 9 | Home Improvements Skilled Trades | 53 | 4.6★ (10) | Port Hope | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Landcor Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (31) | Peterborough, 35 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 39 best excavating contractors in Port Hope, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Peterborough, 34 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Port Hope
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
#4 Excav8te
Based in Peterborough, 32 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Port Hope
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshawa, 26 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Oshawa, 24 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Port Hope
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Hope
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 35 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Cobourg, 20 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Oshawa, 34 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg, 15 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cobourg, 28 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 MLC Landscaping
Based in Oshawa, 40 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 23 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Cobourg, 7 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Harnden Haulage
Based in Cobourg, 18 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Vaughan, 27 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 KEN REDMOND INC.
Based in Lindsay, 27 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Peterborough, 37 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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, 32 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Oshawa, 34 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peterborough, 36 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Oshawa, 38 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 39 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | JRC Landscaping and Snow | 49 | 4.9★ (46) | 40 km |
| 27 | Balterre Contracting Ltd | 49 | 4.7★ (10) | 36 km |
| 28 | Belsey Excavating & Landscape | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 37 km |
| 29 | Clancy’s Septic Services Ltd | 47 | 5.0★ (23) | 27 km |
| 30 | Pro Lawn Landscaping Ltd. | 47 | 5.0★ (23) | 18 km |
| 31 | Vatcher's Property Maintenance and Tree Service | 47 | 4.0★ (23) | 29 km |
| 32 | Jay's Landscaping | 46 | 4.7★ (18) | 16 km |
| 33 | Postech Screw Piles Quinte - Northumberland | 46 | 4.9★ (18) | 21 km |
| 34 | Scapeworks Outdoors | 46 | 5.0★ (23) | 39 km |
| 35 | Hutchuk's Construction | 46 | 5.0★ (20) | 39 km |
| 36 | Crossman Excavating | 46 | 2.3★ (6) | 38 km |
| 37 | Barbers Excavation and Landscaping | 45 | 5.0★ (11) | 37 km |
| 38 | Grade A Land Services | 44 | 5.0★ (10) | 28 km |
| 39 | Cardan Group | 43 | 3.5★ (44) | 26 km |
Also serving Port Hope
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard Projects | 5.0★ (2) | 34 km |
| Best Contracting & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 32 km |
| Boychyn Excavating Ltd. | 1.0★ (1) | 39 km |
| Bros Co | 5.0★ (1) | 39 km |
| Creative Visions | 1.0★ (2) | 35 km |
| Curvin Excavating & Paving | 5.0★ (1) | 24 km |
| Dirtworx Excavation & Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | 28 km |
| Gary’s Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 33 km |
| Gibney Homes | 5.0★ (5) | In Port Hope |
| Henderson Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Port Hope |
| Lightning Stump Removal | 5.0★ (52) | In Port Hope |
| Ontario Septic Inc. | 2.3★ (3) | In Port Hope |
| Platinumexcavationdemolition | In Port Hope | |
| power blade contracting.ca | 5.0★ (4) | In Port Hope |
| Pritchard Mechanical Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Port Hope |
| Richard Van Dusen Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 19 km |
| Sundance Developments | In Port Hope | |
| Tri-Land Excavating & Haulage | 5.0★ (1) | 32 km |
| William Oliver Excavating | In Port Hope | |
| Young Co Septic Systems | 5.0★ (1) | In Port Hope |
How we ranked Port Hope excavating contractors
We scored 39 Port Hope 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 Port Hope 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 Port Hope: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Port Hope?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Port Hope, ON is Guardian Plumbing and Drain with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 627 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. RockSolid Excavation Inc (#2) and Cliffshore Excavating & Paving (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Port Hope?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving Port Hope, ON. 4 of them are based in Port Hope; 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 Port Hope are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Port Hope post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Guardian Plumbing and Drain (#1), RockSolid Excavation Inc (#2) and 107 Excavating Inc. (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Port Hope work on weekends?
19 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Guardian Plumbing and Drain (#1), RockSolid Excavation Inc (#2) and Excav8te (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Port Hope excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in Port Hope is 4.8★, with a median of 18 reviews. Guardian Plumbing and Drain has the most, 627 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 Port Hope count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Port Hope 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 Port Hope
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving Port Hope.
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