58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elk Plain, WA (2026)
130 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elk Plain: Franky's Excavation LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 95 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 130.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,168 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 130 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
130 Elk Plain excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 55 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 130 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elk Plain at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franky's Excavation LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (95) | Puyallup, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (1,168) | Tacoma, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Badger Excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | R & D Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (70) | Tacoma, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | SV Excavation & Demolition LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (53) | Auburn, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Genesis Excavating | 56 | 4.6★ (23) | Tacoma, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Exact Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (43) | Lacey, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | CP Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Elk Plain | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | C & D Topsoil & Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (154) | Bonney Lake, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape | 55 | 5.0★ (40) | Silverdale, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 130 best excavating contractors in Elk Plain, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tacoma, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews, the most in Elk Plain.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parkwood, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk Plain
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Bonney Lake, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Silverdale, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 FTS Excavation
Based in Puyallup, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 944 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Artondale, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Puyallup, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Sunco Excavation
Based in Milton, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Federal Way, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gig Harbor, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 130 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elk Plain
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1794 Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Afdem Trucking & Excavating llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Elk Plain |
| Apple Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Elk Plain |
| Dirt Works Specialist | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dirtatix LLC | In Elk Plain | |
| DRG Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Five Star Trucking & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Gig Harbor Rico's Landscape NW LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| HC Construction, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Iron Sharpens Iron Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Land Movers, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Leveled Excavating 8 LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| McCartney Industries, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Moses Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| MT Earthworks | In Elk Plain | |
| NW Custom Dirtworks | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Pacific Northwest Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Elk Plain |
| Re-New Excavation and Restoration LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Walch Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Washington Earthworks | In Elk Plain |
How we ranked Elk Plain excavating contractors
We scored 130 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elk Plain?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elk Plain, WA is Franky's Excavation LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Badger Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 130 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elk Plain?
ContractorsRanked ranks 130 excavating contractors serving Elk Plain, WA. 1 of them is based in Elk Plain; 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 Elk Plain are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Elk Plain post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Franky's Excavation LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elk Plain work on weekends?
55 of 130 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Franky's Excavation LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Badger Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elk Plain excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 130 rated excavating contractors in Elk Plain is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,168 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Elk Plain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 130 excavating contractors serving Elk Plain.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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