65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, the most in Vernon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Vernon, BC (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Vernon: Dirt Nerd Earthworks, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KC & Sons Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
- 5
Most-reviewed: North Okanagan Pumping Service, 42 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 21 ranked after Dirt Nerd Earthworks; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Vernon excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Vernon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirt Nerd Earthworks | 65 | 5.0★ (100) | Vernon | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | KC & Sons Excavation | 63 | 5.0★ (16) | Vernon | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | LSX Earthworks | 61 | 5.0★ (28) | Vernon | Sat | — |
| 4 | SILVERCREST Trucking & Excavating Inc | 60 | 4.6★ (12) | Vernon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | North Okanagan Pumping Service | 59 | 5.0★ (42) | Vernon | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | C G L Contracting Ltd | 59 | 4.0★ (18) | Vernon | — | — |
| 7 | Bear Paw Earthworks | 56 | 4.9★ (9) | Vernon | — | — |
| 8 | Big M Excavating Ltd. | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Vernon | Sat | — |
| 9 | Cougar Claw Excavating | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Vernon | — | — |
| 10 | Whitetail Landscaping | Excavation, Hardscaping & Softscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Vernon | 24/7 | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Vernon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Vernon
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Vernon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Vernon
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Vernon
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Nixon Earthworks
Based in Vernon
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Vernon
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.5★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Vernon
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Terrain Construction Ltd | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Angus River Earthworks Inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Vernon |
| Charters Excavating Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| Deans Excavating | In Vernon | |
| DWC - D Wiens Contracting | 5.0★ (15) | In Vernon |
| Grand Valley Excavating Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
| Humble Choice Construction Ltd | 1.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| JOMACH Construction - Vernon custom home builder | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| JRO Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Ken Brandt Contracting | In Vernon | |
| L & G Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Vernon |
| Lifeproof Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In Vernon |
| Maan 02 construction ltd | 5.0★ (19) | In Vernon |
| Macon Construction - Vernon | In Vernon | |
| North Okanagan Closet Specialist Ltd. | 4.8★ (12) | In Vernon |
| Ridgeline Construction Ltd. | In Vernon | |
| S&S GROUP SERVICES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. | 5.0★ (4) | In Vernon |
| Spidex All Terrain Excavating Inc. | In Vernon | |
| Sunbelt Rentals | 4.8★ (88) | In Vernon |
| Vernon Excavating and Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Vernon |
How we ranked Vernon excavating contractors
We scored 21 Vernon 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 Vernon 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 Vernon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Vernon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Vernon, BC is Dirt Nerd Earthworks with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. KC & Sons Excavation (#2) and LSX Earthworks (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Vernon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Vernon, BC. 21 of them are based in Vernon; 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 Vernon are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Vernon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are KC & Sons Excavation (#2), North Okanagan Pumping Service (#5) and Whitetail Landscaping | Excavation, Hardscaping & Softscaping (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Vernon work on weekends?
11 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dirt Nerd Earthworks (#1), KC & Sons Excavation (#2) and LSX Earthworks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Vernon excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Vernon is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Dirt Nerd Earthworks has the most, 100 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 Vernon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Vernon 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 Vernon
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Vernon.
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