65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, the most in Frederick.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Frederick, MD (2026)
44 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Frederick: Hervet Landworks, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 44.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 66 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 44 ranked after Hervet Landworks; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Frederick excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Frederick at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hervet Landworks | 65 | 4.9★ (74) | Frederick | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Mast Construction, LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (23) | Frederick | — | — |
| 3 | JGXCAVATING LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Frederick | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Tolley Enterprises Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Frederick | — | — |
| 5 | Legacy Landworks LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Brunswick, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Montanos Construction LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (31) | Frederick | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (66) | Leesburg, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 8 | Triangle Contracting, LLC. | 56 | 3.6★ (14) | Frederick | — | — |
| 9 | Mid Maryland Excavating Inc | 56 | 3.0★ (5) | Frederick | — | — |
| 10 | Zepp Trucking LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Ballenger Creek, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 44 best excavating contractors in Frederick, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Frederick
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Frederick
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brunswick, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leesburg, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Ballenger Creek, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Frederick
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 YJ Services LLC
Based in Frederick
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Bel Air North, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 D&H Paving
Based in Frederick
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Airy, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Airy, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Frederick
52/100CR 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 Hagerstown, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Purcellville, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Damascus, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Taneytown, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 44 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | MP Construction & Excavation | 51 | 4.7★ (41) | 19 mi |
| 27 | 4A Contracting | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Potomac Excavating | 50 | 4.1★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Dorsey Construction Services | 50 | 4.6★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 30 | E&F Contracting, Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (47) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Precision Utility Construction Inc. | 49 | 3.9★ (11) | In Frederick |
| 32 | Level Land Inc | 49 | 3.7★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Terra Rubra Construction | 49 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Ross Contracting Inc | 49 | 3.5★ (11) | In Frederick |
| 35 | Earth Design Services, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Exco USA | 48 | 5.0★ (13) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Stephens Excavating Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 38 | J.R. Services LLC | 47 | 4.9★ (17) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Kuhlman Lawn Services | 47 | 4.8★ (15) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Allen H Mitchell Construction | 46 | 4.3★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 41 | Basement Lowering DC | 45 | 5.0★ (11) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Green Earth Landscaping, LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 43 | REBEL WORX LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Advantage Green Solutions | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
Also serving Frederick
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Pro Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Frederick |
| Alvarez Contractors Inc | In Frederick | |
| BC Summit, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Frederick |
| C Edward Winpigler Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Frederick |
| C. W. Garner Enterprises | In Frederick | |
| Carpenter Excavating LLC | In Frederick | |
| Comus Construction LLC | 3.0★ (1) | In Frederick |
| Eastern Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Frederick |
| Glissans Mill Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Frederick |
| Global Equipment Excavating & Contracting, Inc. | In Frederick | |
| K.N.C. Excavating & Outdoor Solutions,LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Frederick |
| Ken's Excavation-Mini Roll-Off | In Frederick | |
| Ken's services llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Frederick |
| Leiby Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Frederick |
| Mid-Valley Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Frederick |
| Mulford Construction Company, Inc. North Division | In Frederick | |
| Musselman Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Frederick |
| Pleasants Construction, Inc. | In Frederick | |
| PNA General Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Frederick |
| Wagner's Construction | 4.3★ (4) | In Frederick |
How we ranked Frederick excavating contractors
We scored 44 Frederick 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 Frederick 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 Frederick: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Frederick?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Frederick, MD is Hervet Landworks with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. Mast Construction, LLC (#2) and JGXCAVATING LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Frederick?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving Frederick, MD. 14 of them are based in Frederick; 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 Frederick are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Frederick post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#7), Zepp Trucking LLC (#10) and Pinnacle Excavating, Inc (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Frederick work on weekends?
18 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hervet Landworks (#1), JGXCAVATING LLC (#3) and Legacy Landworks LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Frederick excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in Frederick is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Hervet Landworks has the most, 74 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Frederick count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Frederick 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 Frederick
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving Frederick.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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