63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, the most in Williams Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Williams Lake, BC (2026)
7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Williams Lake: Scott Clark Excavating, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NorWest Vac & Environmental Ltd., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
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Most-reviewed: Triple P Sanitation 1998 Ltd, 11 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 7 ranked after Scott Clark Excavating; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Williams Lake excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Williams Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Clark Excavating | 63 | 5.0★ (29) | Williams Lake | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NorWest Vac & Environmental Ltd. | 62 | 5.0★ (7) | Williams Lake | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Triple P Sanitation 1998 Ltd | 58 | 4.5★ (11) | Williams Lake | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Dev-Ray Excavating | 55 | 2.3★ (3) | Williams Lake | — | — |
| 5 | Peterson Contracting Ltd | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Williams Lake | — | — |
| 6 | M. H. King Excavating Ltd. | 55 | 4.0★ (5) | Williams Lake | — | — |
| 7 | Iron Eclipse General Contracting ltd | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Williams Lake | Sat · Sun | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Williams Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Williams Lake
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Williams Lake
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williams Lake
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Williams Lake
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williams Lake
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williams Lake
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Williams Lake excavating contractors
We scored 7 Williams Lake 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 Williams Lake 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 Williams Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Williams Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Williams Lake, BC is Scott Clark Excavating with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. NorWest Vac & Environmental Ltd. (#2) and Triple P Sanitation 1998 Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Williams Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Williams Lake, BC. 7 of them are based in Williams Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Williams Lake are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Williams Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Scott Clark Excavating (#1) and NorWest Vac & Environmental Ltd. (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Williams Lake work on weekends?
3 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Scott Clark Excavating (#1), NorWest Vac & Environmental Ltd. (#2) and Iron Eclipse General Contracting ltd (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Williams Lake excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Williams Lake is 4.5★, with a median of 5 reviews. Scott Clark Excavating has the most, 29 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 Williams Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Williams Lake 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 Williams Lake
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Williams Lake.
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