57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Damascus, MD (2026)
70 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Damascus: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 1,061 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 70.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,324 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Damascus excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 70 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Damascus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,061) | Rockville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (542) | Eldersburg, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,211) | Bethesda, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,116) | McLean, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (956) | Ellicott City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,242) | Elkridge, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,324) | Jessup, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (647) | Sterling, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mast Construction, LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (23) | Frederick, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tolley Enterprises Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Frederick, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 70 best excavating contractors in Damascus, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Eldersburg, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Bethesda, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in McLean, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Elkridge, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Jessup, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,324 Google reviews, the most in Damascus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Ballenger Creek, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Hervet Landworks
Based in Frederick, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brunswick, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Seaglescapes LLC
Based in Eldersburg, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Mount Airy, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Eldersburg, 19 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 Mount Airy, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Bel Air North, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Level Land Inc
Based in Damascus
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reston, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 JGXCAVATING LLC
Based in Frederick, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 J&G Landworks
Based in Aspen Hill, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Damascus
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leesburg, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
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 70 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Damascus
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC Site Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Damascus |
| Ashford Construction Group | In Damascus | |
| Beka Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Damascus |
| Cato Electric | 5.0★ (45) | In Damascus |
| E.E. ventures LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Damascus |
| Eastern Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| G&J Legacy Contractors llc | In Damascus | |
| Hakes Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| J&Y Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Damascus |
| Jacobson Enterprises LLC | In Damascus | |
| Lazarte Contracting | In Damascus | |
| Macklin Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (5) | In Damascus |
| Maryland Asphalt LLC | 4.6★ (33) | In Damascus |
| Maryland sewer and drain pros | In Damascus | |
| Master Solutions Construction | In Damascus | |
| Ossandeep Associates LLC- Damascus, MD | In Damascus | |
| R & P Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Trench Hauling Services, LLC | In Damascus | |
| WORKRS LLC | In Damascus | |
| Yard Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Damascus excavating contractors
We scored 70 Damascus 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 Damascus 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 Damascus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Damascus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Damascus, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 70 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Damascus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 excavating contractors serving Damascus, MD. 2 of them are based in Damascus; 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 Damascus are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Damascus 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 Damascus work on weekends?
32 of 70 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 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 Damascus excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated excavating contractors in Damascus is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,324 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Damascus count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Damascus 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 Damascus
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 excavating contractors serving Damascus.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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