61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Federal Way, WA (2026)
180 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Federal Way: Badger Excavation, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SV Excavation & Demolition LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,168 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
180 Federal Way excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 180 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Federal Way at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badger Excavation | 61 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | SV Excavation & Demolition LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (53) | Auburn, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Silverdale, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Schmidt Dirt Works LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Covington, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (1,168) | Tacoma, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Genesis Excavating | 57 | 4.6★ (23) | Tacoma, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Greentree Dozing | 57 | 4.8★ (26) | Vashon, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Franky's Excavation LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (95) | Puyallup, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sunco Excavation | 56 | 4.3★ (6) | Milton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | WA Underground inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (18) | Bonney Lake, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 180 best excavating contractors in Federal Way, 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 Auburn, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Silverdale, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Covington, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews, the most in Federal Way.
Based in Tacoma, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vashon, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Milton, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Port Orchard, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vashon, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based in Federal Way
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based in Tacoma, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gig Harbor, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based in Parkwood, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kent, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bellevue, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,021 Google reviews.
Based in Midland, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based in Bonney Lake, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Edgewood, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Burien, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition 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 180 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Federal Way
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Ave Townhomes by D.R. Horton | In Federal Way | |
| A1 Gutter Repair Federal Way | 5.0★ (2) | In Federal Way |
| Abba General Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Federal Way |
| All Terrain Developments | 5.0★ (1) | In Federal Way |
| Element Construction LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Federal Way |
| Emerald State Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Federal Way |
| Handyman Enterprises, LLC | In Federal Way | |
| HSP Bathroom Remodel Co. | 5.0★ (7) | In Federal Way |
| JSM Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (6) | In Federal Way |
| Leonor Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Federal Way |
| M&M Junk Removal | 5.0★ (235) | In Federal Way |
| NC Construction LLC | 4.6★ (9) | In Federal Way |
| PDS Landscaping & Construction Corporation | In Federal Way | |
| Prestige Builders & Design | 5.0★ (22) | In Federal Way |
| Prime Surface Management | 5.0★ (1) | In Federal Way |
| PrimeBuildHomes | In Federal Way | |
| RAIN PROOF ROOFING SPECIALIST LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Federal Way |
| Redline Services Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Federal Way |
| Reds Construction and Renovation | 5.0★ (6) | In Federal Way |
| Wudhaus Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Federal Way |
How we ranked Federal Way excavating contractors
We scored 180 Federal Way 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Federal Way?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Federal Way, WA is Badger Excavation with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2) and Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape (#3) follow. We ranked 180 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Federal Way?
ContractorsRanked ranks 180 excavating contractors serving Federal Way, WA. 2 of them are based in Federal Way; 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 Federal Way are open 24/7?
34 ranked excavating contractors in Federal Way post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5) and Genesis Excavating (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Federal Way work on weekends?
89 of 180 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Badger Excavation (#1), SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2) and Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Federal Way excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 180 rated excavating contractors in Federal Way is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,168 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Federal Way count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Federal Way 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 Federal Way
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 excavating contractors serving Federal Way.
- November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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