59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Washington, MD (2026)
74 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fort Washington: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 1,029 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 74.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,719 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
74 Fort Washington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 74 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Washington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,029) | Alexandria, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,503) | Springfield, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,383) | Dale City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Capital Property Works | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | California, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,116) | McLean, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (571) | Arlington, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | L&S Dirt Work | 55 | 5.0★ (27) | St. Charles, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,211) | Bethesda, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | C. L. Grimes Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (23) | California, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 74 best excavating contractors in Fort Washington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Washington, D.C., 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews, the most in Fort Washington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,503 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dale City, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,383 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Charles, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Washington
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Gainesville, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waldorf, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lorton, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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Based in Lorton, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 La Plata, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosaryville, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaford, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in California, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Reston, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews.
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 74 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fort Washington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AIA Green Solutions LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Brothers Construction LLC | In Fort Washington | |
| Cherry Hill Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Eiler Site Services LLC | 4.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| General Bathroom Remodeling Fort Washington | In Fort Washington | |
| JAG's Excavation & Renovation LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Just On Time Clean & Shiny | 5.0★ (41) | In Fort Washington |
| Middleton Backhoe Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Omy solution home improvement llc | In Fort Washington | |
| Orbit Construction Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| PDN Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Rigo Multiservices LLC | 5.0★ (17) | In Fort Washington |
| Rising Sun Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Ronnie Owens Jr Construction and Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Strittmatter Metro | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Teets Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Terrell Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Transformation Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Willis V Fowler Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Wrecking Corporation of America Inc | 3.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Fort Washington excavating contractors
We scored 74 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Washington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Washington, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,029 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 74 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Washington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 74 excavating contractors serving Fort Washington, MD. 1 of them is based in Fort Washington; 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 Fort Washington are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington work on weekends?
39 of 74 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 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 Fort Washington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 74 rated excavating contractors in Fort Washington is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,719 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 Fort Washington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 74 excavating contractors serving Fort Washington.
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