61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in West Vancouver, BC (2026)
133 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in West Vancouver: Rent1 Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 133.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 112 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 133 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
133 West Vancouver excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 73 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 133 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in West Vancouver at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rent1 Inc. | 61 | 4.8★ (23) | Vancouver, 10 km away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Groundhog Excavating Ltd. | 61 | 4.9★ (85) | Surrey, 22 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal | 60 | 4.6★ (38) | Richmond, 20 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Van Blankers Excavating Landscape & Drainage | 59 | 5.0★ (52) | Vancouver, 18 km away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 59 | 4.7★ (112) | Vancouver, 10 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Bancroft Excavating Ltd | 59 | 4.8★ (21) | Surrey, 22 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Urban Water Works | 59 | 5.0★ (91) | North Vancouver, 4 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Dalton Trucking Ltd | 58 | 4.8★ (35) | North Vancouver, 12 km away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Vac-Force Services Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Richmond, 20 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lidher Excavating Ltd. | 57 | 5.0★ (29) | Surrey, 30 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 133 best excavating contractors in West Vancouver, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Surrey, 22 km away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 20 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 18 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 10 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 112 Google reviews, the most in West Vancouver.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 22 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 4 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 12 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 20 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 30 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 7 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 11 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Argyll Devco
Based in Surrey, 26 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 34 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 12 km away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Westminster, 26 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 23 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 33 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 13 km away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 8 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 11 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Vancouver, 14 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Atlas Bobcat
Based in Surrey, 39 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Coquitlam, 33 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Coquitlam, 29 km away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
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 133 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving West Vancouver
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.
How we ranked West Vancouver excavating contractors
We scored 133 West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in West Vancouver?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Vancouver, BC is Rent1 Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Groundhog Excavating Ltd. (#2) and Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#3) follow. We ranked 133 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in West Vancouver?
ContractorsRanked ranks 133 excavating contractors serving West Vancouver, BC. 2 of them are based in West Vancouver; 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 West Vancouver are open 24/7?
25 ranked excavating contractors in West Vancouver post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rent1 Inc. (#1), Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in West Vancouver work on weekends?
73 of 133 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rent1 Inc. (#1), Exo Contracting Ltd - Excavation, Landscaping, Dump Trucking & Snow Removal (#3) and Van Blankers Excavating Landscape & Drainage (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do West Vancouver excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 133 rated excavating contractors in West Vancouver is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 112 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 West Vancouver count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the West Vancouver 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 West Vancouver
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 133 excavating contractors serving West Vancouver.
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