62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,304 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Garland, TX (2026)
128 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Garland: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,304 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pinnacle Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 128.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,476 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 128 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
128 Garland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 83 open Saturdays and 41 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 128 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Garland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (1,304) | Garland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pinnacle Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (83) | Dallas, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | B Squared Excavating, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Commerce, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | FCO EXCAVATION SERVICES | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Mesquite, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,063) | Dallas, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (554) | Mesquite, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Local Excavating of Dallas | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Dallas, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Pinnacle Hydrovac | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Dallas, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Elite Excavation & Haul-Off | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Rockwall, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,476) | Irving, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 128 best excavating contractors in Garland, 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 Dallas, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Commerce, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mesquite, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews.
Based in Mesquite, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews.
Based in Dallas, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Rockwall, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Irving, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,476 Google reviews, the most in Garland.
Based in Sunnyvale, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#13 RJ Excavation
Based in Dallas, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in McKinney, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 726 Google reviews.
Based in Dallas, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based in Garland
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based in Forney, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Sachse, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dallas, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Centerton, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#23 Demogodz, LLC
Based in Royse City, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Balch Springs, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Garland
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
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 128 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Garland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALVARADO EXCAVATIONS | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| ARK Underground and Sitework | In Garland | |
| Chance's Bobcat Service | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Circle M Metals, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Cox Excavation & Earth Works | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Damron Excavation.LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Elite Hawk Construction LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Garland |
| Four Star Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Garland NXG Construction & Roofing Services | In Garland | |
| Ground Lifter's Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Hard Rock Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| J&M Excavation Services | In Garland | |
| JC Excavating Contractors, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| JCO Foundation Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| jjenkins construction | In Garland | |
| Meca Construction Co., Inc | 4.0★ (8) | In Garland |
| Montesdeoca Excavation Construction LLC | In Garland | |
| Quality Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| RC Excavation & Demolition Services | In Garland | |
| Stoneville Construction Roofing & Restoration | 5.0★ (8) | In Garland |
How we ranked Garland excavating contractors
We scored 128 Garland 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 Garland 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 Garland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Garland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Garland, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,304 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and B Squared Excavating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 128 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Garland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 128 excavating contractors serving Garland, TX. 3 of them are based in Garland; 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 Garland are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in Garland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and B Squared Excavating, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Garland work on weekends?
83 of 128 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 41 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and B Squared Excavating, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Garland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 128 rated excavating contractors in Garland is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,476 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Garland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Garland 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 Garland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 128 excavating contractors serving Garland.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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