59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Detroit, MI (2026)
133 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Detroit: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 133.
- 39
Most-reviewed: Lenox Plumbing, LLC, 2,800 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 133 ranked; ranked #39.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
133 Detroit excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 133 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Detroit at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.6★ (1,269) | Detroit | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Hamtramck, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | TNT Plumbing | 57 | 4.4★ (913) | Detroit | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bison Plumbing | 56 | 4.9★ (2,734) | Warren, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Buffs Excavation and Snow Removal | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Windsor, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain | 55 | 4.9★ (292) | Warren, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Forever Dry Waterproofing of Metro Detroit | 55 | 5.0★ (55) | Dearborn Heights, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 55 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pro V LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (19) | Dearborn, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, | 54 | 5.0★ (76) | Clinton Township, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 133 best excavating contractors in Detroit, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hamtramck, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 TNT Plumbing
Based in Detroit
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Warren, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn Heights, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fraser, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Pro V LLC
Based in Dearborn, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,598 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 DEMOLITION MAN
Based in Roseville, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Hayes Excavating
Based in Detroit
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Detroit
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leamington, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit
53/100CR 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 Detroit
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 Drain Detectives
Based in Fraser, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 S&J Plumbing
Based in Fraser, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westland, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 897 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 133 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Detroit
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 |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Construction | 4.7★ (3) | In Detroit |
| A&G Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Aldika General Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Detroit |
| American Environmental Consultants | 1.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Bare HVAC Repair Detroit | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Bedrock HVAC Repair Detroit | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Bramble HVAC Repair Detroit | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| C&G Construction – Demolition & Junk Removal | 5.0★ (19) | In Detroit |
| DAG Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Detroit Stainless Steel | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Gavel Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Detroit |
| Imperial Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| Inner City Contracting | 3.6★ (11) | In Detroit |
| Lewis Manor Homes Ltd | 3.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| LLP Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| National Real Estate Management Group | NREMG Detroit | 5.0★ (13) | In Detroit |
| New Kyrsa | 3.0★ (2) | In Detroit |
| Perennial Management LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Detroit |
| Tenmile Creek Excavating LLC | 4.0★ (1) | In Detroit |
| United Rentals - Trench Safety | 4.5★ (2) | In Detroit |
How we ranked Detroit excavating contractors
We scored 133 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Detroit?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Detroit, MI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2) and TNT Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 133 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Detroit?
ContractorsRanked ranks 133 excavating contractors serving Detroit, MI. 9 of them are based in Detroit; 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 Detroit are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Detroit post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2) and TNT Plumbing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Detroit work on weekends?
82 of 133 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2) and TNT Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Detroit excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 133 rated excavating contractors in Detroit is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Lenox Plumbing, LLC has the most, 2,800 reviews, and ranks #39. 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 Detroit count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Detroit 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 Detroit
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 133 excavating contractors serving Detroit.
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