58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Columbia, MD (2026)
104 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Columbia: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 956 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 104.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 104 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
104 Columbia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 104 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Columbia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (956) | Ellicott City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,242) | Elkridge, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (4,075) | Baltimore, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Toskov & Sons Dumpsters/Excavating Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (69) | Columbia | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,324) | Jessup, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,074) | Arbutus, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (542) | Eldersburg, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AR Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (52) | Severna Park, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sandco LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (89) | West Elkridge, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Main Street Demolition of Baltimore | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Baltimore, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 104 best excavating contractors in Columbia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elkridge, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,242 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,075 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jessup, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,324 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arbutus, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,074 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Severna Park, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Sandco LLC
Based in West Elkridge, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Dundalk, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 614 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 752 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Seaglescapes LLC
Based in Eldersburg, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Laurel, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballenger Creek, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Arbutus, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Got Paving
Based in Severn, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Severn, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Randallstown, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 J&G Landworks
Based in Aspen Hill, 14 mi away
51/100CR 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.
Based in Rockville, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition 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 104 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Vin's Total Care Landscaping, LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (189) | 4 mi |
| 27 | BW Plumbing & Drain LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (121) | 11 mi |
| 28 | JFC Inc. | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 3 mi |
| 29 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 51 | 4.1★ (13) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Charlie's Bobcat Service | 50 | 3.5★ (13) | 15 mi |
| 31 | J R Johnson Inc | 50 | 4.2★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Royale Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Digger Demolition | 50 | 4.6★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Mast Construction, LLC | 50 | 4.8★ (23) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Dustin's Driveways | 50 | 4.5★ (52) | 16 mi |
| 36 | The Baltimore Excavating Company | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 37 | S C Excavating Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Pinnacle Excavating, Inc | 49 | 4.5★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Jones of Annapolis Inc | 49 | 4.8★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 40 | Tolley Enterprises Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 41 | CBY Enterprises Inc | 49 | 4.3★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Francis Bollinger-Son Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 43 | Level Land Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 44 | EEC Excavation | 49 | 3.4★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 45 | Grace Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 46 | SEH Excavating Contracting | 49 | 4.1★ (27) | 18 mi |
| 47 | Deco America | 49 | 4.7★ (44) | 15 mi |
| 48 | Conrad Biddinger Contracting | 49 | 2.6★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 49 | Blue Premium Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (25) | 21 mi |
| 50 | Demo King | 49 | 4.8★ (59) | 25 mi |
Also serving Columbia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| aceverestexcavation | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| BHB Construction | In Columbia | |
| Bobcat Service By Line State | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| CON EX | In Columbia | |
| Diakite Roofing & Restoration | 5.0★ (30) | In Columbia |
| Five Star Bath Solutions of Columbia, MD | 5.0★ (15) | In Columbia |
| GF boring and underground construction LLC | In Columbia | |
| GMT Construction Services | 5.0★ (9) | In Columbia |
| HoeMasters Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lakefront Columbia Concrete Leveling | In Columbia | |
| MC Construction | In Columbia | |
| Mech Homes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbia |
| Orbit Construction Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pangborn Premier Construction | In Columbia | |
| Revolution Air - Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (4) | In Columbia |
| Thompson Excavating & Landscapes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| TOWER Construction and Engineering Services | In Columbia | |
| Trifecta Door Construction | In Columbia | |
| Wills Trucking & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Yard Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Columbia excavating contractors
We scored 104 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Columbia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Columbia, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 104 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Columbia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 104 excavating contractors serving Columbia, MD. 1 of them is based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?
27 ranked excavating contractors in Columbia 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 Columbia work on weekends?
46 of 104 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 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 Columbia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 104 rated excavating contractors in Columbia is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,075 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 Columbia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbia 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 Columbia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 104 excavating contractors serving Columbia.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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