60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 351 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Friendswood, TX (2026)
58 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Friendswood: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 351 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 58.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 762 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
58 Friendswood excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 58 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Friendswood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (351) | Friendswood | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (762) | Pasadena, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing | 59 | 5.0★ (136) | Manvel, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Baty Services | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Dickinson, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (461) | Bacliff, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Pinnacle Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Houston, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (522) | Baytown, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | C & M Dirt Work, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Hitchcock, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Thorne Works Solutions | 55 | 4.7★ (32) | Baytown, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Hydro Spy LLC | 55 | 3.3★ (7) | Pasadena, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 58 best excavating contractors in Friendswood, 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 Pasadena, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 762 Google reviews, the most in Friendswood.
Based in Manvel, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews.
Based in Dickinson, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bacliff, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 461 Google reviews.
Based in Houston, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Baytown, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 522 Google reviews.
Based in Hitchcock, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Baytown, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#10 Hydro Spy LLC
Based in Pasadena, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Deer Park, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based in Galena Park, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Alvin, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Pearland, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pearland, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based in Houston, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Baytown, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Houston, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Houston, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pasadena, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pearland, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#22 ADCO Forestry
Based in Friendswood
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
#23 Clear2Dig, LLC.
Based in Houston, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Houston, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Santa Fe, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 58 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Friendswood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-Gomez Excavations | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Allied Hydromulch | 5.0★ (2) | In Friendswood |
| AMX Dirt and Dump Trucks Service - Houston Texas | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| ClearShield Water Damage Repair | 5.0★ (5) | In Friendswood |
| Conrad Custom Builders | In Friendswood | |
| Daniel Sand & Topsoil | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Friendswood Excavating LTD | In Friendswood | |
| Friendswood Superior Driveway Solutions | In Friendswood | |
| G.E LAND MAINTENANCE | 5.0★ (2) | In Friendswood |
| Houston Grass | In Friendswood | |
| Isaac Garcia Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Friendswood |
| Jacob White Construction | In Friendswood | |
| Kingdom Craft Homes | 5.0★ (6) | In Friendswood |
| Ryan contracting & construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Friendswood |
| Sela Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Friendswood |
| Trusty Plumber - Plumbing Services Friendswood | 5.0★ (14) | In Friendswood |
| Turner Outdoor Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Tylermade Construction & Roofing | In Friendswood | |
| Urbano Masory & Concrete Solution | In Friendswood |
How we ranked Friendswood excavating contractors
We scored 58 Friendswood 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 Friendswood 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 Friendswood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Friendswood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Friendswood, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 351 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 58 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Friendswood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 58 excavating contractors serving Friendswood, TX. 3 of them are based in Friendswood; 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 Friendswood are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Friendswood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Friendswood work on weekends?
39 of 58 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Friendswood excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 58 rated excavating contractors in Friendswood is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 762 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 Friendswood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Friendswood 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 Friendswood
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 58 excavating contractors serving Friendswood.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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