59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,072 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Farmington, UT (2026)
112 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Farmington: Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 1,072 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pipe Pros Utah, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
112 Farmington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 112 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Farmington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 59 | 4.9★ (1,072) | Bountiful, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pipe Pros Utah | 59 | 5.0★ (238) | Farmington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Stott Plumbing & Excavating | 58 | 4.8★ (1,071) | Salt Lake City, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,341) | Salt Lake City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Go Pave Utah | 56 | 5.0★ (912) | South Salt Lake, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | JMB Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (62) | Pleasant View, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Anchored Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Salt Lake City, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Pinnacle Hydrovac | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Salt Lake City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (646) | Ogden, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | RockTek Excavation, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Centerville, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
The 112 best excavating contractors in Farmington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Farmington
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based in Salt Lake City, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews.
Based in Salt Lake City, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,341 Google reviews, the most in Farmington.
#5 Go Pave Utah
Based in South Salt Lake, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 912 Google reviews.
Based in Pleasant View, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Salt Lake City, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Salt Lake City, 16 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 in Ogden, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 646 Google reviews.
Based in Centerville, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Layton, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based in Midvale, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,251 Google reviews.
Based in Salt Lake City, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 291 Google reviews.
Based in Clinton, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in West Valley City, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Farmington
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hooper, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Woods Cross, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kaysville, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in East Millcreek, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kearns, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 470 Google reviews.
Based in Murray, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 456 Google reviews.
Based in Ogden, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Roy, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews.
#25 Helpers, LLC
Based in Farr West, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 112 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Farmington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1Home (Solar - Roofing - HVAC - Lighting - Windows) | In Farmington | |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Farmington | In Farmington | |
| Chalkwithmable | In Farmington | |
| Circle T Construction | In Farmington | |
| Cool Flow Zone | In Farmington | |
| DryInside Roofing & Exteriors | In Farmington | |
| Farmstead by Cole West | In Farmington | |
| GENESIS EXCAVATION | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Haslam Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Hess Farms - David Weekley Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Farmington |
| J Bradley Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Farmington |
| Lawn&Order LLC | 5.0★ (30) | In Farmington |
| MDI Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Millcreek Plumbing | In Farmington | |
| Moveman | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Rocky Mountain Earthmovers Inc | In Farmington | |
| RuthHaus Renovation | 5.0★ (1) | In Farmington |
| Symphony Homes - Eastridge Estates | 3.0★ (2) | In Farmington |
| Urban Flow Hub | In Farmington | |
| Waters Construction, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Farmington excavating contractors
We scored 112 Farmington 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 Farmington 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 Farmington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Farmington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Farmington, UT is Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,072 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pipe Pros Utah (#2) and Stott Plumbing & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 112 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Farmington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 112 excavating contractors serving Farmington, UT. 4 of them are based in Farmington; 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 Farmington are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in Farmington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#1), Pipe Pros Utah (#2) and Stott Plumbing & Excavating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Farmington work on weekends?
49 of 112 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#1), Pipe Pros Utah (#2) and Stott Plumbing & Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Farmington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 112 rated excavating contractors in Farmington is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,341 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Farmington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Farmington 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 Farmington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 excavating contractors serving Farmington.
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