61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Covington, WA (2026)
180 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Covington: Badger Excavation, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SV Excavation & Demolition LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,168 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
180 Covington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 60 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 180 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Covington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badger Excavation | 61 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | SV Excavation & Demolition LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (53) | Auburn, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Left Coast Land Management LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Covington | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Schmidt Dirt Works LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Covington | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | WA Underground inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (18) | Bonney Lake, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | RGI Dirtworks | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Covington | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape | 57 | 5.0★ (40) | Silverdale, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (1,168) | Tacoma, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Pipelining Northwest | 56 | 5.0★ (70) | Maple Valley, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (1,021) | Bellevue, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 180 best excavating contractors in Covington, 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 Auburn, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Covington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Covington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Covington
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Silverdale, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews, the most in Covington.
Based in Maple Valley, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based in Bellevue, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,021 Google reviews.
Based in Puyallup, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kent, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#15 Greentree Dozing
Based in Vashon, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Elk Plain, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
#18 Sunco Excavation
Based in Milton, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Maple Valley, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based in Bellevue, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Artondale, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Burien, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews.
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 180 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Covington
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 Plus Demolition & Excavation | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Air Advantage Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (13) | In Covington |
| Behnke & Sons Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Brike Construction and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Extreme Construction & Asphalt LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Five Star Trucking & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Iron Sharpens Iron Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Karney Construction LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Covington |
| Le Bros Construction - Licensed Electrician | 5.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| McCartney Industries, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Next Phase Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (14) | In Covington |
| Next Phase Moving | 4.9★ (55) | In Covington |
| PR CONSTRUCTION PAUL Siding&painting | 5.0★ (8) | In Covington |
| Repair Point LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Covington |
| Roadrunner General Construction | In Covington | |
| SD RENOVATION | 5.0★ (21) | In Covington |
| Steady Gutter Repair Kent | In Covington | |
| Thompson Excavating Inc. | 2.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| VKI Quality Siding & Remodeling | 5.0★ (6) | In Covington |
| Walch Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Covington excavating contractors
We scored 180 Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Covington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Covington, WA is Badger Excavation with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2) and Left Coast Land Management LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 180 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Covington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 180 excavating contractors serving Covington, WA. 4 of them are based in Covington; 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 Covington are open 24/7?
35 ranked excavating contractors in Covington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2), Left Coast Land Management LLC (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Covington work on weekends?
93 of 180 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 60 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Badger Excavation (#1), SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2) and Left Coast Land Management LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Covington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 180 rated excavating contractors in Covington is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,168 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Covington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Covington 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 Covington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 excavating contractors serving Covington.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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