56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Stratford, ON (2026)
62 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Stratford: Michael Wilhelm Excavating, CR Score 56/100; 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Oxford excavation inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
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Most-reviewed: The Crack Specialists, 467 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Stratford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Stratford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Wilhelm Excavating | 56 | 4.3★ (9) | Stratford | — | Overall |
| 2 | Oxford excavation inc | 56 | 4.5★ (42) | Woodstock, 37 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fraser Asphalt Paving Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (27) | Stratford | — | — |
| 4 | Bosco Pool and Spa | 53 | 4.7★ (73) | Stratford | Sat | — |
| 5 | WHR Excavating | 53 | 3.9★ (7) | Woodstock, 32 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Zach’s Trax Excavation Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | North Perth, 31 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | MG Paving | 52 | 4.7★ (90) | Waterloo, 35 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ground Dynamics | 52 | 4.8★ (18) | Norfolk County, 35 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Deep Reach Excavating Inc. | 52 | 4.5★ (6) | Norfolk County, 40 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Perth Dust Control | 52 | 5.0★ (17) | North Perth, 25 km away | — | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in Stratford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Woodstock, 37 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 32 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 North Perth, 31 km away
53/100CR 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.
#7 MG Paving
Based in Waterloo, 35 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 35 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 40 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Perth, 25 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Brant, 38 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 467 Google reviews, the most in Stratford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Huron East, 20 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 31 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Hamburg, 22 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Kitchener, 35 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Perth, 21 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 39 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 33 km away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 28 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Perth, 24 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Kitchener, 39 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Perth, 21 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 33 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Kitchener, 36 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Stratford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson's Cemetery Contracting | In Stratford | |
| Armstrong & Sons Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 37 km |
| ClearPath Plumbers Stratford | 5.0★ (7) | In Stratford |
| Digger's Construction & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 11 km |
| Forest Park Homes | 4.2★ (19) | In Stratford |
| Hinz Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Stratford |
| Huber Excavating & Septic Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 33 km |
| Master’s Carpentry & Construction Inc. | 4.4★ (7) | In Stratford |
| Northern Ridge Rocks/Barry Bender Excavating Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 km |
| PLUMBER STRATFORD | 5.0★ (22) | In Stratford |
| Postech Screw Piles Perth County | 5.0★ (1) | 21 km |
| Precision General Contracting | 4.6★ (10) | In Stratford |
| South West Septics | 5.0★ (1) | 29 km |
| Steelecrest Property Care Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 km |
| Streichers Excavating LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 20 km |
| Superior Sealers | 4.0★ (3) | In Stratford |
| Superior Waterproofing Solutions | 2.5★ (2) | 38 km |
| Terra Novus Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 km |
| Unitec Electrical Contracting Inc. | 5.0★ (7) | In Stratford |
| XR EXCAVATING INC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 km |
How we ranked Stratford excavating contractors
We scored 62 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Stratford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Stratford, ON is Michael Wilhelm Excavating with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews. Oxford excavation inc (#2) and Fraser Asphalt Paving Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Stratford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving Stratford, ON. 4 of them are based in Stratford; 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 Stratford are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Stratford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oxford excavation inc (#2), WHR Excavating (#5) and Zach’s Trax Excavation Inc. (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Stratford work on weekends?
14 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Oxford excavation inc (#2), Bosco Pool and Spa (#4) and WHR Excavating (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Stratford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in Stratford is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. The Crack Specialists has the most, 467 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Stratford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Stratford 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 Stratford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving Stratford.
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