60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elkridge, MD (2026)
93 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elkridge: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,242 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 93.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
93 Elkridge excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 93 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elkridge at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,242) | Elkridge | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,074) | Arbutus, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,075) | Baltimore, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,324) | Jessup, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (956) | Ellicott City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AR Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (52) | Severna Park, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (614) | Dundalk, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sandco LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (89) | West Elkridge, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Main Street Demolition of Baltimore | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (752) | Towson, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 93 best excavating contractors in Elkridge, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Arbutus, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Baltimore, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,075 Google reviews, the most in Elkridge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jessup, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Ellicott City, 6 mi away
58/100CR 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 Severna Park, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Dundalk, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
#8 Sandco LLC
Based in West Elkridge, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Towson, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Columbia, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Eldersburg, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Annapolis, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Arbutus, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Got Paving
Based in Severn, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Seaglescapes LLC
Based in Eldersburg, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Baltimore, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Pasadena, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Annapolis, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pumphrey, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 EEC Excavation
Based in Dundalk, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Arbutus, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 93 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elkridge
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) | 6 mi |
| Bobcat Service By Line State | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Carter Elkridge | In Elkridge | |
| Central Elkridge Bathroom Remodeling | In Elkridge | |
| D L Miller Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Green Future Construction | In Elkridge | |
| HoeMasters Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Manor Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Mc New Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Moyer & Sons Moving & Storage | 4.9★ (54) | In Elkridge |
| Orbit Construction Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Quality Excavation & Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Removal Solutions Plus, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Saco Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Superior Earth Works, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Thompson Excavating & Landscapes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Transformation Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Wills Trucking & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Wm. C. Crosby Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Yard Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Elkridge excavating contractors
We scored 93 Elkridge 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 Elkridge 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 Elkridge: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elkridge?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elkridge, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,242 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 93 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elkridge?
ContractorsRanked ranks 93 excavating contractors serving Elkridge, MD. 1 of them is based in Elkridge; 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 Elkridge are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Elkridge 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 Elkridge work on weekends?
41 of 93 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 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 Elkridge excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 93 rated excavating contractors in Elkridge is 4.8★, with a median of 13 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 Elkridge count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elkridge 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 Elkridge
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 93 excavating contractors serving Elkridge.
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