60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 313 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Erie, PA (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Erie: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 313 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ranyak Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
- 6
Most-reviewed: C. Carlin Plumbing Inc., 360 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Erie excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Erie at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.7★ (313) | Erie | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ranyak Tree Service | 58 | 4.8★ (104) | Erie | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hull Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Erie | — | — |
| 4 | J landis and sons services | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Erie | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dwyer Excavating | 57 | 2.7★ (14) | Erie | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (360) | Erie | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Jim Brozell Construction | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Erie | — | — |
| 8 | Affordable Excavating, LLC | 55 | 3.8★ (6) | Erie | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Randy Davis Trucking & Excvtng | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Erie | — | — |
| 10 | Dunbar Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Erie | — | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Erie, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Erie
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Erie
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 360 Google reviews, the most in Erie.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Erie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Erie
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Erie
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Erie
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Erie
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erie
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conneaut, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conneaut, 17 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Erie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bates Construction &Property Maintenance llc | 5.0★ (5) | In Erie |
| Bronze Ridge Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Erie |
| Chuck Gresh Construction Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Erie |
| Crowned Creations | 4.0★ (4) | In Erie |
| East 325 | In Erie | |
| Erie Construction Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| Erie Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| Fairchild Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| H & C Houser Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| Hornaman Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (31) | In Erie |
| Kelly Erectors Inc | 4.8★ (4) | In Erie |
| Konzel Construction Co Inc | 3.7★ (12) | In Erie |
| LESLIE DEMOLITION AND LAND CLEARING | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| Mc Lallen Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| Millers plumbing and excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| MK Construction & Remodeling LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| Owens Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| Tom Danylko Excavating-Grading | 5.0★ (2) | In Erie |
| Tracy Passerotti Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
| XL Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Erie |
How we ranked Erie excavating contractors
We scored 21 Erie 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 Erie 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 Erie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Erie?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Erie, PA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 313 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ranyak Tree Service (#2) and Hull Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Erie?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Erie, PA. 19 of them are based in Erie; 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 Erie are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Erie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Ranyak Tree Service (#2) and Dwyer Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Erie work on weekends?
8 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Ranyak Tree Service (#2) and J landis and sons services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Erie excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Erie is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. C. Carlin Plumbing Inc. has the most, 360 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Erie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Erie 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 Erie
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Erie.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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