58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waterloo, ON (2026)
102 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waterloo: Craig Dool Property Maintenance, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MG Paving, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 102.
- 7
Most-reviewed: The Crack Specialists, 467 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 102 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
102 Waterloo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 102 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waterloo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Dool Property Maintenance | 58 | 4.8★ (26) | Guelph, 24 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | G&S Xcavating Services Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (19) | Waterloo | Sat | — |
| 3 | MG Paving | 57 | 4.7★ (90) | Waterloo | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Zach’s Trax Excavation Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | North Perth, 6 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Apex Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Waterloo | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ground Dynamics | 56 | 4.8★ (18) | Norfolk County, 11 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | The Crack Specialists | 56 | 5.0★ (467) | Brant, 9 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | JD Groundworks | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Waterloo | — | — |
| 9 | Oxford excavation inc | 55 | 4.5★ (42) | Woodstock, 39 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Gingerich P Excavating Ltd | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Waterloo | — | — |
The 102 best excavating contractors in Waterloo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waterloo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 MG Paving
Based in Waterloo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 North Perth, 6 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Waterloo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 11 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Brant, 9 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 467 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 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
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Waterloo
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Norfolk County, 20 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Kitchener, 4 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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, 18 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 3 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Cambridge, 20 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Cambridge, 20 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Cambridge, 17 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 8 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 2 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Guelph, 30 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 24 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 21 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 18 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 12 km away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 102 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Waterloo
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BMS Construction Services Inc | 4.4★ (7) | In Waterloo |
| CCW Inc | 4.9★ (10) | In Waterloo |
| Dakon Construction Ltd | 4.0★ (8) | In Waterloo |
| DC General Contractor | 5.0★ (6) | In Waterloo |
| Deutschmann Constrn | In Waterloo | |
| Double A Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| Fischer Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| Frede R Construction Ltd | In Waterloo | |
| Hemlock Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In Waterloo |
| L.T.E. Inc | In Waterloo | |
| Martin Groundworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| Misubrick Construction | In Waterloo | |
| North Sunnyside Construction | In Waterloo | |
| Prestige Home Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Waterloo |
| Roncare Construction Landscapi | In Waterloo | |
| Schnarr Legacy Craftsmen | 4.0★ (3) | In Waterloo |
| UW Plant Operations | 4.7★ (3) | In Waterloo |
| Vij Green construction | In Waterloo | |
| Work | In Waterloo | |
| Xacto Custom Contracting | 5.0★ (8) | In Waterloo |
How we ranked Waterloo excavating contractors
We scored 102 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waterloo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waterloo, ON is Craig Dool Property Maintenance with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. G&S Xcavating Services Inc. (#2) and MG Paving (#3) follow. We ranked 102 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waterloo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 102 excavating contractors serving Waterloo, ON. 8 of them are based in Waterloo; 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 Waterloo are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Waterloo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Craig Dool Property Maintenance (#1), MG Paving (#3) and Zach’s Trax Excavation Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Waterloo work on weekends?
33 of 102 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Craig Dool Property Maintenance (#1), G&S Xcavating Services Inc. (#2) and MG Paving (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waterloo excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 102 rated excavating contractors in Waterloo is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. The Crack Specialists has the most, 467 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Waterloo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Waterloo 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 Waterloo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 102 excavating contractors serving Waterloo.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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