66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, the most in Sault Ste. Marie.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sault Ste. Marie, ON (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sault Ste. Marie: Possamai Construction & Aggregates, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rainone Construction (2007) Limited, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: North Country Excavation, Inc, 20 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 16 ranked after Possamai Construction & Aggregates; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Sault Ste. Marie excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sault Ste. Marie at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Possamai Construction & Aggregates | 66 | 5.0★ (55) | Sault Ste. Marie | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | North Country Excavation, Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Sault Ste. Marie, 9 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rainone Construction (2007) Limited | 59 | 3.4★ (5) | Sault Ste. Marie | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Pine Valley Property Development | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Sault Ste. Marie | — | — |
| 5 | Avery Construction Ltd | 56 | 4.5★ (10) | Sault Ste. Marie | — | — |
| 6 | Northern Fencing & Contracting Inc. | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Sault Ste. Marie | — | — |
| 7 | Phillips Haulage | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Sault Ste. Marie | — | — |
| 8 | Fox Excavating & Aggregates | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Sault Ste. Marie, 8 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Premier Works | 54 | 3.6★ (9) | Sault Ste. Marie | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Postech Screw Piles Algoma _ Sault-Ste-Marie | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Sault Ste. Marie | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Sault Ste. Marie, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, 9 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Sault Ste. Marie
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Sault Ste. Marie, 8 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Sault Ste. Marie
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 M.O.D Demolition
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, 10 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, 5 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Sault Ste. Marie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Above and Beyond contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| AES Solar | 5.0★ (1) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| BKS concrete Ltd. | 4.0★ (4) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| DNM Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| General Contracting Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| Groom-Callaghan Supply Co Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| Highend Drywall Inc | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| Howard Avery Construction Ltd | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| Hunter Home Solutions | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| J B Excavators Inc | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| Jack Berry Contracting | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| Lajoie Bros Contracting Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| Mark Pepin Trucking & Excavtg | 5.0★ (1) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| MarLo Construction and Millwork | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| Nolan Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| Robert Higgins Construction | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| SDS RENOVATIONS | 5.0★ (2) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| Swift Movers and Site Cleanup Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Sault Ste. Marie |
| T C Contracting Inc | In Sault Ste. Marie | |
| Thomas’ work | In Sault Ste. Marie |
How we ranked Sault Ste. Marie excavating contractors
We scored 16 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sault Ste. Marie?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sault Ste. Marie, ON is Possamai Construction & Aggregates with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. North Country Excavation, Inc (#2) and Rainone Construction (2007) Limited (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sault Ste. Marie?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Sault Ste. Marie, ON. 12 of them are based in Sault Ste. Marie; 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 Sault Ste. Marie are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Sault Ste. Marie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rainone Construction (2007) Limited (#3) and Premier Works (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sault Ste. Marie work on weekends?
4 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Possamai Construction & Aggregates (#1), North Country Excavation, Inc (#2) and Rainone Construction (2007) Limited (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sault Ste. Marie excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Sault Ste. Marie is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Possamai Construction & Aggregates has the most, 55 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 Sault Ste. Marie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Sault Ste. Marie 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 Sault Ste. Marie
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Sault Ste. Marie.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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