62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, the most in Red Deer.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Red Deer, AB (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Red Deer: Postech Screw Piles Red Deer, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Trenchless Guys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
- 14
Most-reviewed: Bettenson's Sand & Gravel Co Ltd, 32 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 21 ranked after Postech Screw Piles Red Deer; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Red Deer excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Red Deer at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postech Screw Piles Red Deer | 62 | 4.9★ (43) | Red Deer | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Trenchless Guys | 60 | 5.0★ (31) | Red Deer | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Carbon Earthworks Ltd | 58 | 3.4★ (8) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 4 | Orich Transport Inc. | 58 | 3.9★ (7) | Sylvan Lake, 19 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bron Excavation Inc. | 56 | 3.8★ (4) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 6 | G & R Enviro Core | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Lacombe, 22 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | North Point Foundations | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Lacombe, 21 km away | — | — |
| 8 | BJ Bobcat & Trucking Ltd | 55 | 2.3★ (3) | Red Deer | — | — |
| 9 | Meyers Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Lacombe, 5 km away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Dirt Werx | 55 | 4.8★ (4) | Red Deer | — | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Red Deer, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Red Deer
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Sylvan Lake, 19 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Lacombe, 22 km away
56/100CR 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 Lacombe, 21 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Red Deer
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe, 5 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Dirt Werx
Based in Red Deer
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe, 23 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Sylvan Lake, 19 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Xandal Backhoe
Based in Lacombe, 23 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe, 22 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 CBO Earthworks
Based in Lacombe, 24 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rocky Mountain House, 37 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Red Deer
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Equipment Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Ashtale Contracting Ltd | In Red Deer | |
| Bandit Earthworks and Contracting | 5.0★ (6) | In Red Deer |
| Baron Custom Earthworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Building Landmark on the Corner | In Red Deer | |
| Bullet Construction Inc. | 4.9★ (7) | In Red Deer |
| Darrels Excavating and Drain Cleaning Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Edon Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Howitt Construction Ltd | 4.3★ (6) | In Red Deer |
| J Coulson Construction Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Red Deer |
| Khaalsa constructions ltd. | 4.8★ (17) | In Red Deer |
| Mi'Kmaq Contracting LTD | In Red Deer | |
| Nicline Backhoe Services Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Red Deer Drywall | In Red Deer | |
| Red Deer Woodworkers | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Reddeer junk removal | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Ron Smith Cat Svc Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Red Deer |
| Timber Ridge Decks | 5.0★ (19) | In Red Deer |
| WindowPro-Force Inc | In Red Deer | |
| شرکت راد پرداز تاو فعالیت | In Red Deer |
How we ranked Red Deer excavating contractors
We scored 21 Red Deer 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 Red Deer 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 Red Deer: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Red Deer?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Red Deer, AB is Postech Screw Piles Red Deer with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews. The Trenchless Guys (#2) and Carbon Earthworks Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Red Deer?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Red Deer, AB. 11 of them are based in Red Deer; 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 Red Deer are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Red Deer post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Trenchless Guys (#2), Orich Transport Inc. (#4) and G & R Enviro Core (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Red Deer work on weekends?
8 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Trenchless Guys (#2), Orich Transport Inc. (#4) and G & R Enviro Core (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Red Deer excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Red Deer is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Postech Screw Piles Red Deer has the most, 43 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 Red Deer count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Red Deer 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 Red Deer
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Red Deer.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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