62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews, the most in Allentown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Allentown, PA (2026)
95 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Allentown: Roto-Rooter, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DFM Landscape & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 95.
- 29
Most-reviewed: Kratzer Septic Service, 342 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 95 ranked after Roto-Rooter; ranked #29.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
95 Allentown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 95 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Allentown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter | 62 | 4.9★ (1,126) | Allentown | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DFM Landscape & Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (45) | Allentown | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Edge Landscaping and Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (94) | Bangor, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | AV Excavations, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Bethlehem, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Conte Paving Construction Allentown | 56 | 5.0★ (40) | Allentown | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Improved Earth, LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Hellertown, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | HC Strayer Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (27) | Allentown | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Meraki Industries LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (47) | Bethlehem, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Lehigh Valley Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Hellertown, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Brandenburg Industrial Services Co | 55 | 4.5★ (17) | Bethlehem, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 95 best excavating contractors in Allentown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Allentown
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethlehem, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Allentown
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hellertown, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethlehem, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hellertown, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethlehem, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Whitehall Township, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Bethlehem, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Allentown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Bangor, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kutztown, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quakertown, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kutztown, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Allentown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Emmaus, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Limerick, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Palmerton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Allentown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Bethlehem, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt 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 95 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Allentown
20 more excavating contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aces Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Allentown |
| American Excavation Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Axel Construction | In Allentown | |
| BOBREN Property Maintenance Service | In Allentown | |
| DaWoodWorks Contracting | 5.0★ (28) | In Allentown |
| Duran construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Allentown |
| E J Hill & Sons | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Earthtones Outdoors LLC. | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| ECS Construction Management | 3.0★ (2) | In Allentown |
| Excavation Contractors Allentown | In Allentown | |
| Hand and Hand World Builders, Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Allentown |
| K and K General Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Allentown |
| Kipp Excavating And Construction, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Latshaw Excavating & Hauling | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Lawn-In-Order | 4.0★ (2) | In Allentown |
| Professional Site Management | 3.0★ (1) | In Allentown |
| Project Pro HVAC Repair | In Allentown | |
| Schnellman Excavating Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Walters Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Yannuzzi | In Allentown |
How we ranked Allentown excavating contractors
We scored 95 Allentown 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 Allentown 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 Allentown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Allentown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Allentown, PA is Roto-Rooter with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DFM Landscape & Excavation (#2) and Edge Landscaping and Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 95 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Allentown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 95 excavating contractors serving Allentown, PA. 12 of them are based in Allentown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Allentown are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Allentown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter (#1), DFM Landscape & Excavation (#2) and Conte Paving Construction Allentown (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Allentown work on weekends?
51 of 95 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter (#1), DFM Landscape & Excavation (#2) and Edge Landscaping and Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Allentown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 95 rated excavating contractors in Allentown is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter has the most, 1,126 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 Allentown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Allentown 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 Allentown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 95 excavating contractors serving Allentown.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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