59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ellicott City, MD (2026)
96 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ellicott City: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 956 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 96.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 96 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
96 Ellicott City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 96 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ellicott City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (956) | Ellicott City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,075) | Baltimore, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,242) | Elkridge, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,074) | Arbutus, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,324) | Jessup, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (542) | Eldersburg, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | AR Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (52) | Severna Park, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Main Street Demolition of Baltimore | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Baltimore, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (614) | Dundalk, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (752) | Towson, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 96 best excavating contractors in Ellicott City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Baltimore, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,075 Google reviews, the most in Ellicott City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkridge, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Arbutus, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Jessup, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Eldersburg, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Severna Park, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Baltimore, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Dundalk, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
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.
#11 Sandco LLC
Based in West Elkridge, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Seaglescapes LLC
Based in Eldersburg, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Rockville, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Ballenger Creek, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Arbutus, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Got Paving
Based in Severn, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Randallstown, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Severn, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 JFC Inc.
Based in Ellicott City
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Catonsville, 1 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 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 96 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ellicott City
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) | 9 mi |
| ARM CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | In Ellicott City | |
| Associated Utility Contractors | In Ellicott City | |
| Blue peak contractors | 5.0★ (7) | In Ellicott City |
| Bobcat Service By Line State | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Common Vision Construction LLC | 3.0★ (1) | In Ellicott City |
| First Ellicott City Bathroom Remodeling | In Ellicott City | |
| HoeMasters Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Innovate Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Ellicott City |
| Manor Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Mc New Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Orbit Construction Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Pugh Construction | In Ellicott City | |
| R & P Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Thompson Excavating & Landscapes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Transformation Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Trenton Contracting Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Wills Trucking & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Wm. C. Crosby Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Yard Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Ellicott City excavating contractors
We scored 96 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ellicott City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ellicott City, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 96 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ellicott City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 96 excavating contractors serving Ellicott City, MD. 2 of them are based in Ellicott City; 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 Ellicott City are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City work on weekends?
41 of 96 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 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 Ellicott City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 96 rated excavating contractors in Ellicott City is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,075 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 Ellicott City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 96 excavating contractors serving Ellicott City.
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