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Best Excavating Contractors in Richmond, BC (2026)

182 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Richmond: Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vac-Force Services Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 182.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 665 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 182 ranked; ranked #14.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

182 Richmond excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 101 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 182 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Richmond at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Richmond at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal604.6★ (38)Richmond24/7Overall
2Vac-Force Services Inc.595.0★ (13)Richmond24/7Emergencies
3Van Blankers Excavating Landscape & Drainage585.0★ (52)Vancouver, 7 km awaySat—
4Rent1 Inc.584.8★ (23)Vancouver, 13 km away24/7—
5Groundhog Excavating Ltd.574.9★ (85)Surrey, 22 km away——
6Bancroft Excavating Ltd564.8★ (21)Surrey, 22 km away24/7—
7Lidher Excavating Ltd.565.0★ (29)Surrey, 20 km away24/7—
8De Mitri Contracting Ltd.565.0★ (3)Richmond24/7—
9Argyll Devco555.0★ (72)Surrey, 12 km away24/7—
10Budget Excavating & Trucking Ltd555.0★ (32)Surrey, 20 km away——

The 182 best excavating contractors in Richmond, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Richmond

    #1 Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal

    Based in Richmond

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12020 Bridgeport Rd #101, Richmond, BC V6V 1J3
    View profile for Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal(604) 219-7338

  2. #2 Vac-Force Services Inc.

    Based in Richmond

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    River Rd, Richmond, BC V6V 1L6
    View profile for Vac-Force Services Inc.(250) 863-6606

  4. #4 Rent1 Inc.

    Based in Vancouver, 13 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    68 Water St #311, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
    View profile for Rent1 Inc.(604) 449-9848

  6. #6 Bancroft Excavating Ltd

    Based in Surrey, 22 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Bancroft Excavating Ltd(778) 874-2125

  7. #7 Lidher Excavating Ltd.

    Based in Surrey, 20 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10228 129 St, Surrey, BC V3T 3G9
    View profile for Lidher Excavating Ltd.(604) 831-4743

  8. #8 De Mitri Contracting Ltd.

    Based in Richmond

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9400 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V7A 1V9
    View profile for De Mitri Contracting Ltd.(778) 512-9308

  9. #9 Argyll Devco

    Based in Surrey, 12 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Argyll Devco(780) 265-5288

  10. #10 Budget Excavating & Trucking Ltd

    Based in Surrey, 20 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    12691 67a Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 1G3
    View profile for Budget Excavating & Trucking Ltd

  12. #12 Dalton Trucking Ltd

    Based in North Vancouver, 17 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    87 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2K2
    View profile for Dalton Trucking Ltd(604) 986-6944

  13. #13 AMA Excavation, Drainage & Septic - Sewer & Drainage Repair Experts

    Based in Maple Ridge, 37 km away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21282 89a Ave, Langley Twp, BC V1M 1Z5
    View profile for AMA Excavation, Drainage & Septic - Sewer & Drainage Repair Experts(778) 868-9580

  15. #15 Hydrovac Vancouver

    Based in Vancouver, 12 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    280 Nelson St Ste 623, Vancouver, BC V6B 6J8
    View profile for Hydrovac Vancouver(604) 398-3637

  16. #16 Premier Civil Works

    Based in Surrey, 20 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7945 132 St, Surrey, BC V3W 4N2
    View profile for Premier Civil Works(604) 808-4854

  17. #17 Khela Excavating Ltd

    Based in New Westminster, 14 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    New Westminster, BC V3M 0M4
    View profile for Khela Excavating Ltd(778) 384-5050

  18. #18 Inflow Hydro Vac Services

    Based in Surrey, 34 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19567 Fraser Hwy Unit 441, Surrey, BC V3S 9A4
    View profile for Inflow Hydro Vac Services(604) 913-7276

  19. #19 Vacterra Hydrovac Inc.

    Based in Langley, 35 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    20331 Duncan Way, Langley, BC V3A 7N3
    View profile for Vacterra Hydrovac Inc.(778) 717-2448

  20. #20 D&D Workz Ltd.

    Based in Delta, 10 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5831 48a Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1Y5
    View profile for D&D Workz Ltd.(604) 700-5997

  21. #21 M. Jansen Contracting Ltd.

    Based in Langley, 37 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21078 44 Ave., Langley, BC V3A 5V2
    View profile for M. Jansen Contracting Ltd.(778) 549-7987

  22. #22 LUVIPE EXCAVATION LTD.

    Based in Langley, 35 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    20058 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 0E5
    View profile for LUVIPE EXCAVATION LTD.(778) 512-4669

  24. #24 Raidex Construction

    Based in Richmond

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12180 Vickers Way, Richmond, BC V6V 1H9
    View profile for Raidex Construction(604) 499-8205

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 182 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Richmond, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Urban Water Works535.0★ (91)20 km
27Rent1 Inc.534.2★ (5)22 km
28Top Gun plumbing & Drainage Experts534.8★ (48)15 km
29Yorkson Plumbing, Heating & Cooling LTD534.9★ (151)36 km
30MainValley Contracting LTD534.7★ (14)14 km
31Fairway Recycle Group Inc532.8★ (18)In Richmond
32CanWest Concrete Cutting & Coring BC Corp534.6★ (18)In Richmond
33Bhullar excavating and demolition inc532.8★ (35)In Richmond
34Dirt Empire Excavation525.0★ (41)35 km
35Fontaine Site Services Inc.524.6★ (18)10 km
36West Demolition & Excavating525.0★ (16)10 km
37Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Port Coquitlam, BC524.4★ (7)30 km
38South Delta Ground Works525.0★ (4)12 km
39PW Trenchless Construction Inc524.2★ (17)19 km
40CERC Oil Tank Removal Vancouver524.9★ (43)20 km
41Atlas Bobcat525.0★ (26)33 km
42DCH Excavating Ltd524.7★ (12)39 km
43Shoreline Excavations LTD524.8★ (4)27 km
44MP Excavating Ltd525.0★ (12)20 km
45Lopardz Excavating Inc525.0★ (5)In Richmond
46Platinum Excavating515.0★ (7)18 km
47SKS Landscaping & Excavating Ltd515.0★ (28)26 km
48Yoho landscaping514.7★ (46)12 km
49Absolute Bobcat & Excavation LTD515.0★ (3)30 km
50Bobcat Service Century513.7★ (3)28 km

Also serving Richmond

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Richmond
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BASELINE CONSTRUCTION LTD.5.0★ (6)In Richmond
Blue Mountain Construction & Contracting LTD5.0★ (2)In Richmond
Calvin & Collin Construction5.0★ (1)In Richmond
Deck Builders Richmond – Decks, Patios, Pergolas, Railings & Outdoor Living5.0★ (1)In Richmond
Doxa Construction Ltd.3.3★ (3)In Richmond
Fast Fix Electrician Richmond BC5.0★ (6)In Richmond
G.Divine Construction Corporation5.0★ (1)In Richmond
Greatvanbuilders5.0★ (3)In Richmond
Hudson Construction & Millwork5.0★ (1)In Richmond
Kinetic Construction Ltd2.8★ (11)In Richmond
MGL Construction Inc5.0★ (1)In Richmond
PDJ Construction Ltd.(virtual location)5.0★ (2)In Richmond
Rezcom Construction5.0★ (2)In Richmond
Richmond Landscaper: Landscape Design, Hardscaping & Outdoor Transformations5.0★ (2)In Richmond
Richmond Roofers: New Roof Installations, Replacement & Repair1.0★ (1)In Richmond
RICHMOND TECH PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE LTD5.0★ (2)In Richmond
SSL Enterprises Inc.5.0★ (2)In Richmond
Strive Contracting3.0★ (2)In Richmond
TOM's Construction3.7★ (3)In Richmond
Wales McLelland Construction4.3★ (16)In Richmond

How we ranked Richmond excavating contractors

We scored 182 Richmond 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Richmond data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Richmond: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Richmond?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Richmond, BC is Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Vac-Force Services Inc. (#2) and Van Blankers Excavating Landscape & Drainage (#3) follow. We ranked 182 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Richmond?

ContractorsRanked ranks 182 excavating contractors serving Richmond, BC. 8 of them are based in Richmond; 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 Richmond are open 24/7?

38 ranked excavating contractors in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#1), Vac-Force Services Inc. (#2) and Rent1 Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Richmond work on weekends?

101 of 182 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#1), Vac-Force Services Inc. (#2) and Van Blankers Excavating Landscape & Drainage (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Richmond excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 182 rated excavating contractors in Richmond is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 665 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Richmond count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Richmond 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 Richmond

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 182 excavating contractors serving Richmond.

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