59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Strathmore, AB (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Strathmore: DR Hydrovac Ltd., CR Score 59/100; 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PRONTO PLUMBING AND DRAIN, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: PRONTO PLUMBING AND DRAIN, 62 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Strathmore excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Strathmore at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DR Hydrovac Ltd. | 59 | 4.4★ (11) | Strathmore | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gray's Limited | 56 | 4.2★ (30) | Strathmore | — | — |
| 3 | PRONTO PLUMBING AND DRAIN | 52 | 4.4★ (62) | Calgary, 37 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. | 49 | 3.6★ (32) | Calgary, 38 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Blue Ridge Excavating | 47 | 3.7★ (6) | Calgary, 37 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Alex Excavating Ltd | 47 | 3.3★ (6) | Calgary, 39 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Big Sky Water And Vac Services | 47 | 4.6★ (11) | Calgary, 38 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ragnarok Excavation & Landscaping | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | Strathmore | — | — |
| 9 | Blue-Con Excavating Ltd. | 46 | 3.9★ (25) | Calgary, 36 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Dragon Excavating Ltd | 45 | 3.0★ (6) | Calgary, 36 km away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Strathmore, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Strathmore
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 37 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 62 Google reviews, the most in Strathmore.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 38 km away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 37 km away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 39 km away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 38 km away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Strathmore
46/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 36 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 36 km away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calgary, 39 km away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Strathmore
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Equipment & Excavating Ltd. | 5.0★ (1) | In Strathmore |
| Gator Bobcat Services | In Strathmore | |
| HVS Fire | In Strathmore | |
| I Dig It Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Strathmore |
| KC Hydrovac Services LTD | 36 km | |
| TJLCJ Enterprises Ltd. | 1.0★ (1) | In Strathmore |
| UG Excavating Ltd | 2.0★ (1) | 40 km |
How we ranked Strathmore excavating contractors
We scored 11 Strathmore 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 Strathmore 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 Strathmore: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Strathmore?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Strathmore, AB is DR Hydrovac Ltd. with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gray's Limited (#2) and PRONTO PLUMBING AND DRAIN (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Strathmore?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Strathmore, AB. 3 of them are based in Strathmore; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Strathmore are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Strathmore post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DR Hydrovac Ltd. (#1), PRONTO PLUMBING AND DRAIN (#3) and Big Sky Water And Vac Services (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Strathmore work on weekends?
3 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DR Hydrovac Ltd. (#1), PRONTO PLUMBING AND DRAIN (#3) and Big Sky Water And Vac Services (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Strathmore excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Strathmore is 4.2★, with a median of 11 reviews. PRONTO PLUMBING AND DRAIN has the most, 62 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Strathmore count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Strathmore 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 Strathmore
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Strathmore.
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