60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews, the most in Bethlehem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Bethlehem, PA (2026)
95 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bethlehem: Roto-Rooter, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DFM Landscape & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 95.
- 22
Most-reviewed: Kratzer Septic Service, 342 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 95 ranked after Roto-Rooter; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
95 Bethlehem excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 95 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Allentown ranking. See Excavating contractors in Allentown
Top 10 excavating contractors in Bethlehem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter | 60 | 4.9★ (1,126) | Allentown, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Edge Landscaping and Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (94) | Bangor, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | AV Excavations, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | Bethlehem | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | DFM Landscape & Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (45) | Allentown, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Brandenburg Industrial Services Co | 57 | 4.5★ (17) | Bethlehem | — | — |
| 6 | Improved Earth, LLC. | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Hellertown, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Meraki Industries LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (47) | Bethlehem | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lehigh Valley Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Hellertown, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Grace Industries Inc | 56 | 4.0★ (13) | Bethlehem | — | — |
| 10 | Conte Paving Construction Allentown | 55 | 5.0★ (40) | Allentown, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 95 best excavating contractors in Bethlehem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bangor, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Bethlehem
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Hellertown, 1 mi away
57/100CR 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 Bethlehem
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Bangor, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Whitehall Township, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Quakertown, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Bethlehem
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Bethlehem
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Easton, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Bedminster, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitehall Township, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Emmaus, 9 mi away
52/100CR 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 Whitehall Township, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmerton, 15 mi away
52/100CR 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 Kutztown, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Kutztown, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Bethlehem excavating contractors
We scored 95 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Bethlehem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bethlehem, PA is Roto-Rooter with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,126 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Edge Landscaping and Excavation (#2) and AV Excavations, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 95 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Bethlehem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 95 excavating contractors serving Bethlehem, PA. 6 of them are based in Bethlehem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Bethlehem are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Bethlehem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter (#1), DFM Landscape & Excavation (#4) and Meraki Industries LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Bethlehem work on weekends?
53 of 95 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter (#1), Edge Landscaping and Excavation (#2) and AV Excavations, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bethlehem excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 95 rated excavating contractors in Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 95 excavating contractors serving Bethlehem.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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