Ranked #1 in Adams Morgan
Based in Washington, D.C., 3 mi away
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, the most in Adams Morgan.
Best Excavating Contractors in Adams Morgan, DC (2026)
90 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Adams Morgan: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,383 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 90 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
90 Adams Morgan excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 90 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Shaw ranking. See Excavating contractors in Shaw
Top 10 excavating contractors in Adams Morgan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,211) | Bethesda, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,116) | McLean, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (571) | Arlington, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Springfield, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,029) | Alexandria, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Capital Property Works | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | California, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,061) | Rockville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | C. L. Grimes Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (23) | California, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 90 best excavating contractors in Adams Morgan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Bethesda, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews.
Based in McLean, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based in Springfield, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews.
Based in Alexandria, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews.
Based in California, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Rockville, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based in Dale City, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews.
Based in California, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews.
Based in Jessup, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,324 Google reviews.
#13 Demo King
Based in Centreville, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews.
Based in Elkridge, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,242 Google reviews.
Based in Sterling, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
Based in Rockville, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Reston, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews.
Based in Fairfax, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Washington, D.C., 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Seaford, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hyattsville, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Washington, D.C., 1 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Alexandria, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Waldorf, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
How we ranked Adams Morgan excavating contractors
We scored 90 Adams Morgan 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 Adams Morgan 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 Adams Morgan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Adams Morgan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Adams Morgan, DC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 90 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Adams Morgan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 90 excavating contractors serving Adams Morgan, DC. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Adams Morgan are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Adams Morgan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Adams Morgan work on weekends?
46 of 90 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Adams Morgan excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 90 rated excavating contractors in Adams Morgan is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,719 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 Adams Morgan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Adams Morgan city center, 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 Adams Morgan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 excavating contractors serving Adams Morgan.
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