61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,756 Google reviews, the most in Glendale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Glendale, AZ (2026)
112 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Glendale: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,756 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Glendale, AZ, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 112.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,305 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 112 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
112 Glendale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 112 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Glendale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,756) | Glendale | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Copper State Demo And Junk Removal | 59 | 5.0★ (43) | Phoenix, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Glendale, AZ | 58 | 4.2★ (12) | Glendale | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,305) | Phoenix, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 5.0★ (481) | Surprise, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (316) | Sun City, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Southwest Demolition and Grading Glendale | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Glendale | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | AIMS Companies | 56 | 3.6★ (24) | Phoenix, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Eight Eleven, Inc. | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Maricopa, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Patterson Bobcat Rentals | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Phoenix, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
The 112 best excavating contractors in Glendale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Phoenix, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,305 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surprise, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 481 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun City, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Phoenix, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maricopa, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tempe, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 874 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chandler, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsdale, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Scottsdale, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsdale, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 PDI Construction
Based in Phoenix, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Anthem, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Toro Demolition
Based in Peoria, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Chandler, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun City, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Mirage, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 227 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 112 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Glendale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Contracting LLC. dba 3D Pipelines | 5.0★ (7) | In Glendale |
| Aero HVAC Repair Glendale | In Glendale | |
| Air Conditioning Champ | 5.0★ (4) | In Glendale |
| Air Conditioning Services Glendale | 5.0★ (1) | In Glendale |
| APEX CONCRETE CONTRACTOR GLENDALE | In Glendale | |
| Block Guys LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Glendale |
| Concrete Contractors Glendale | 5.0★ (7) | In Glendale |
| Division 3 Structures, LLC | 2.0★ (4) | In Glendale |
| Expert Plumber Glendale | 5.0★ (3) | In Glendale |
| Fast Water Connect | In Glendale | |
| G&M Construction LLC | 4.2★ (5) | In Glendale |
| Gio's Handyman Service, LLC | In Glendale | |
| Glendale CoolPro AC | In Glendale | |
| Glendale Heating and Air | 5.0★ (9) | In Glendale |
| HB General Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Glendale |
| Phoenix Junk Hauling | 5.0★ (1) | In Glendale |
| TMG Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Glendale |
| WSP Inc | 3.9★ (11) | In Glendale |
| X Contracting LLC. | 3.4★ (5) | In Glendale |
| Xelmora HVAC Repair Glendale | In Glendale |
How we ranked Glendale excavating contractors
We scored 112 Glendale 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 Glendale 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 Glendale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Glendale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Glendale, AZ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,756 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Copper State Demo And Junk Removal (#2) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Glendale, AZ (#3) follow. We ranked 112 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Glendale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 112 excavating contractors serving Glendale, AZ. 4 of them are based in Glendale; 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 Glendale are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Glendale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Glendale, AZ (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Glendale work on weekends?
63 of 112 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Copper State Demo And Junk Removal (#2) and Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Glendale, AZ (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Glendale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 112 rated excavating contractors in Glendale is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,756 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 Glendale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Glendale 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 Glendale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 excavating contractors serving Glendale.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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