61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Center City, PA (2026)
153 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Center City: Crush Point Demolition, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 52 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 153.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,739 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 153 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
153 Center City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 57 are open 24/7, 102 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 153 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Center City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crush Point Demolition | 61 | 5.0★ (52) | Philadelphia, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (3,739) | Philadelphia, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mini Backhoe Services | 59 | 5.0★ (75) | Oreland, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (1,268) | Camden, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (888) | Philadelphia, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | D. Burgo Plumbing & Heating & Air Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (471) | Collingswood, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (1,046) | Runnemede, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (422) | Pennsauken, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Chadds Ford Land and Grounds LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (47) | Glenolden, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,182) | Norristown, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 153 best excavating contractors in Center City, 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 Philadelphia, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,739 Google reviews, the most in Center City.
Based in Oreland, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Camden, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,268 Google reviews.
Based in Philadelphia, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 888 Google reviews.
Based in Collingswood, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews.
Based in Runnemede, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,046 Google reviews.
Based in Pennsauken, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 422 Google reviews.
Based in Glenolden, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Norristown, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,182 Google reviews.
Based in Camden, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 244 Google reviews.
Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based in Bristol, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,630 Google reviews.
Based in Bristol, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hatboro, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 997 Google reviews.
Based in Cinnaminson, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 138 Google reviews.
Based in Media, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 373 Google reviews.
#18 DND Dumping
Based in Chester, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Philadelphia, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
#20 Pa Tank
Based in Ardmore, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based in Audubon, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based in Burlington, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 289 Google reviews.
Based in Cinnaminson, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Greentree, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based in Jackson, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 153 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Center City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A. Sacchitelli Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Advanced Drains And Underground Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Philadelphia, PA | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Chester County Masonry Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Conicella Inc. Masonry Concrete Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| D&B Concrete & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| DeMasi's Landscape Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| DeNucci Excavating Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Joseph A. Cuzzupe & Company, INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| KC Construction Co | 4.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| M&P Property Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mastodon Builds | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ply-Mar Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| ProCrete Contracting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Rodano Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Ron Bartholomew Concrete Co | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Russo Plumbing Contractors Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Schmidt and Son Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Superior Tank and Energy Company | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| United Rentals - Trench Safety | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Center City excavating contractors
We scored 153 Center City 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 Center City 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 Center City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Center City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Center City, PA is Crush Point Demolition with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mini Backhoe Services (#3) follow. We ranked 153 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Center City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 153 excavating contractors serving Center City, PA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Center City are open 24/7?
57 ranked excavating contractors in Center City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Crush Point Demolition (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mini Backhoe Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Center City work on weekends?
102 of 153 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 70 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Crush Point Demolition (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Mini Backhoe Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Center City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 153 rated excavating contractors in Center City is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,739 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Center City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Center City 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 Center City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 153 excavating contractors serving Center City.
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