60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews, the most in Glasgow.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Glasgow, DE (2026)
46 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Glasgow: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,956 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 #4 of 46.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 871 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 46 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Glasgow excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Glasgow at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,956) | Newark, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Iron Elk Site and Property Services | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Elkton, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | LECCO Excavating-Pipeline | 56 | 4.5★ (21) | Elkton, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (871) | Wilmington, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. | 55 | 5.0★ (131) | Middletown, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Blue Cord Property Care | 55 | 5.0★ (76) | Coatesville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Little Hockessin Excavation Contractor and Dryer Vent Installer Contractor, DE | 54 | 4.8★ (8) | Hockessin, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Exclusive Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Elkton, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | UCS LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Elkton, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Hustle Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | New Castle, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 46 best excavating contractors in Glasgow, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elkton, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 871 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coatesville, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 UCS LLC
Based in Elkton, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 New Castle, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 Wilson DS Inc
Based in Bear, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Newark, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in North Star, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington Manor, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 GeoTech
Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Oxford, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Boggs Excavating
Based in Elkton, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vineland, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carneys Point, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 6 mi away
51/100CR 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 Aberdeen, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 46 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | American Septic & Backhoe Service | 50 | 4.9★ (33) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Marshall Landscaping LLC | 50 | 4.8★ (230) | 11 mi |
| 28 | G.R.D services | 50 | 5.0★ (21) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Tri-County Construction LLC | 49 | 4.5★ (10) | In Glasgow |
| 30 | J & E Site Prep LLC | 49 | 4.7★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 31 | R. S. Widdoes & Son, Inc. | 48 | 4.8★ (20) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Good Old Boys | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Completely Dry Waterproofing | 47 | 4.9★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 34 | G&M Concrete, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Tru Grit LLC | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Koziol Landscaping LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (33) | 21 mi |
| 37 | ABC Asphalt Brick and Concrete | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 38 | Green Acres Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. | 45 | 4.4★ (26) | 13 mi |
| 39 | R. T. Price Excavating & Paving LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 40 | Marvels Landscaping & General Contracting LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 41 | Casey Battles Concrete LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 42 | Del Angel Paving | 43 | 4.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 43 | Pittock's Tree and Landscape, LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (10) | 20 mi |
| 44 | Pro Rock Construction Services LLC | 42 | 4.7★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 45 | DXI Construction, Inc | 42 | 4.0★ (32) | 24 mi |
| 46 | DPA Construction | 40 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
Also serving Glasgow
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beams & Bricks | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| C Brown Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Cahill Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Glasgow |
| Central Contracting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Cochran's Excavating & Mechanical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Crawford Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| David P Roser Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Griffin Plumbing & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| H Wells Paving & Sealcoating | 4.6★ (34) | In Glasgow |
| Harmony General Contractor | In Glasgow | |
| Howell Edward P Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Jordan T Caldarelli | In Glasgow | |
| Juggernaut Master Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | In Glasgow |
| Klean Kut, LLC | 9 mi | |
| Mike Miklus III Inc | 3 mi | |
| Priztine Property Management | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| R. S. Widdoes & Son, Inc. | 11 mi | |
| Russo Plumbing Contractors Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Wall Systems Co. LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Glasgow |
| WJV General Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Glasgow excavating contractors
We scored 46 Glasgow 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 2, 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Glasgow?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Glasgow, DE is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,956 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Iron Elk Site and Property Services (#2) and LECCO Excavating-Pipeline (#3) follow. We ranked 46 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Glasgow?
ContractorsRanked ranks 46 excavating contractors serving Glasgow, DE. 1 of them is based in Glasgow; 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 Glasgow are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Glasgow post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4) and JRL Junk Removal & Demolition Co. (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Glasgow work on weekends?
23 of 46 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Iron Elk Site and Property Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Glasgow excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated excavating contractors in Glasgow is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,956 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 Glasgow count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Glasgow 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 Glasgow
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 excavating contractors serving Glasgow.
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