56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Centralia, WA (2026)
33 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Centralia: Scherer Trucking & Excavation Inc, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A Neff Is Enough Forestry Mulching, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 944 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Centralia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Centralia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scherer Trucking & Excavation Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Centralia | — | Overall |
| 2 | A Neff Is Enough Forestry Mulching | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Olympia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (944) | Olympia, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Dependable Excavation Plus | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Centralia | — | — |
| 5 | Down to Earth Land Services, LLC | 54 | 4.6★ (9) | Chehalis, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Brad Davis Construction Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Centralia | — | — |
| 7 | Tibbits Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (22) | Chehalis, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | JS Trucking and Excavation LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Chehalis, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Winkelman Site Work, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | Lacey, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | All Things Dirt Excavating dba NW Green Clearing | 53 | 4.9★ (51) | Olympia, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 33 best excavating contractors in Centralia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Olympia, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Olympia, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 944 Google reviews, the most in Centralia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chehalis, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Chehalis, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chehalis, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Dodge Excavation
Based in Olympia, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Ramsey Co Inc
Based in Chehalis, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chehalis, 3 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Tumwater, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Olympia, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 20 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 OSG Dozing, LLC.
Based in Olympia, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 33 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Northwest Concrete | 46 | 4.9★ (18) | 19 mi |
| 27 | McCallum Rock Drilling | 46 | 4.5★ (11) | 6 mi |
| 28 | CPC Landscaping Olympia | 45 | 4.2★ (84) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Roger's Tree Service LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Bay Shore Construction | 44 | 4.9★ (33) | 23 mi |
| 31 | A - Action Group Utlities Inc | 43 | 4.2★ (10) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Shueys Quality Construction | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 33 | The Gardner's Inc | 40 | 3.8★ (16) | 23 mi |
Also serving Centralia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All American Underground | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Alvarez Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Black Hills Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| C&J Excavation LLP | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Centralia City Heating & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Centralia |
| Centralia Remodeling Plus | 4.8★ (4) | In Centralia |
| Greentree Construction LLC | In Centralia | |
| J&S Excavation LLC | In Centralia | |
| Level Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Leveled Excavating 8 LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Michigan Hill Drywall | 5.0★ (7) | In Centralia |
| Mountain Glacier Construction LLC | In Centralia | |
| Parriott Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Centralia |
| RadNick Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Centralia |
| Roger Hauling Service | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Sterling Breen Crushing Inc | In Centralia | |
| True North Tradesman Construction LLC | In Centralia | |
| Venegas Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Centralia |
| Vestal & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Zandecki Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Centralia |
How we ranked Centralia excavating contractors
We scored 33 Centralia 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 Centralia 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 Centralia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Centralia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Centralia, WA is Scherer Trucking & Excavation Inc with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. A Neff Is Enough Forestry Mulching (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 33 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Centralia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 excavating contractors serving Centralia, WA. 3 of them are based in Centralia; 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 Centralia are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Centralia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A Neff Is Enough Forestry Mulching (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Digdood Clearing & Excavation (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Centralia work on weekends?
12 of 33 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A Neff Is Enough Forestry Mulching (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Down to Earth Land Services, LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Centralia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated excavating contractors in Centralia is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 944 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Centralia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Centralia 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 Centralia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 excavating contractors serving Centralia.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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