60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews, the most in Thunder Bay.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Thunder Bay, ON (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Thunder Bay: Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Ltd, CR Score 60/100; 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JR Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Superior Yard Works, 33 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 17 ranked after Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Ltd; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Thunder Bay excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Thunder Bay at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Ltd | 60 | 4.4★ (38) | Thunder Bay | — | Overall |
| 2 | JR Contracting | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Thunder Bay | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Carroll’s service | 58 | 4.6★ (10) | Thunder Bay | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Summit Contracting Group | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Thunder Bay | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Nadin Contracting | 57 | 3.6★ (8) | Thunder Bay | — | — |
| 6 | Superior Yard Works | 57 | 4.9★ (33) | Thunder Bay | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Pete's Backhoe Service | 55 | 3.4★ (5) | Thunder Bay | Sat | — |
| 8 | Tycon Construction Inc | 55 | 4.0★ (8) | Thunder Bay | — | — |
| 9 | Menei Bros | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Thunder Bay | — | — |
| 10 | Gordon Richards Sales (Now Richards 4 septic) Trent Richards | 54 | 2.3★ (3) | Thunder Bay | — | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Thunder Bay, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Thunder Bay
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Thunder Bay
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ 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 Thunder Bay
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Thunder Bay
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Menei Bros
Based in Thunder Bay
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Thunder Bay
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Thunder Bay
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 LTL Contracting
Based in Thunder Bay
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Thunder Bay
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Thunder Bay
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADM Mechanical Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| Allen Equipment Contracting Corp | 4.5★ (2) | In Thunder Bay |
| Amf Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Thunder Bay |
| Atlas Dewatering Corporation | 5.0★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| Delta Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | In Thunder Bay |
| DSI Contracting | 5.0★ (15) | In Thunder Bay |
| Grade A Electrician Thunder Bay | In Thunder Bay | |
| Harrington Home Improvement | In Thunder Bay | |
| Hood Equipment Canada Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| LTM Contracting | 5.0★ (6) | In Thunder Bay |
| Makkinga Contractors | 4.1★ (9) | In Thunder Bay |
| ML Total Property Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| Northern Sheet Metal and Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| PNI Contracting Ltd. | In Thunder Bay | |
| Pothole5 | 2.0★ (2) | In Thunder Bay |
| Pothole6 | In Thunder Bay | |
| TBay Excavation & Construction | In Thunder Bay | |
| Tbay Excavation & Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| Thunder Bay HVAC | In Thunder Bay | |
| Trinity Contracting | In Thunder Bay |
How we ranked Thunder Bay excavating contractors
We scored 17 Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Thunder Bay?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Thunder Bay, ON is Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Ltd with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews. JR Contracting (#2) and Carroll’s service (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Thunder Bay?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Thunder Bay, ON. 17 of them are based in Thunder Bay; 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 Thunder Bay are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Thunder Bay post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JR Contracting (#2) and Thunder Bay Outdoor Services (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Thunder Bay work on weekends?
7 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JR Contracting (#2), Carroll’s service (#3) and Summit Contracting Group (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Thunder Bay excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Thunder Bay is 4.2★, with a median of 8 reviews. Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Ltd has the most, 38 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 Thunder Bay count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Thunder Bay.
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