59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 574 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hershey, PA (2026)
69 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hershey: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 574 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
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Most-reviewed: Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation, 930 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
69 Hershey excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 69 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hershey at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (574) | Palmyra, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation | 58 | 4.8★ (930) | Lancaster, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | A&A Excavation llc | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Middletown, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (316) | Harrisburg, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Arney Bros Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (13) | Harrisburg, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Rife Run Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | Mount Joy, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 5.0★ (82) | Camp Hill, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Keystone Excavating & Snow Services | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Harrisburg, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | JLB Construction | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | Hershey | — | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.8★ (251) | Lancaster, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 69 best excavating contractors in Hershey, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lancaster, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews, the most in Hershey.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Harrisburg, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 316 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Mount Joy, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Hill, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hershey
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Lancaster, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Columbia, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Elizabethtown, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Camp Hill, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 York, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 C&Z Construction
Based in Harrisburg, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Mount Joy, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Z.R.Russell LLC
Based in Harrisburg, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Columbia, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 69 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hershey
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.T.O. Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Hershey |
| Black Diamond Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Bob's Backhoe Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Burkhart Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Calrl Excavating | 7 mi | |
| CIPM LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| CJ's Excavation | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Custer Excavating Inc | 6 mi | |
| First Davis Corporation | In Hershey | |
| Herman's Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| HURST EXCAVATING INC | 7 mi | |
| JCM & Sons Excavation & Landscaping | 12 mi | |
| Lamar Huber Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Long's Excavation | In Hershey | |
| LRM Masonry LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Mainline Excavating Inc. | 11 mi | |
| Optimal Outdoor Services | 12 mi | |
| Parmer Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Robert W. Strausser & Son, Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| York Excavating-Shop | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Hershey excavating contractors
We scored 69 Hershey 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 Hershey 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 Hershey: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hershey?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hershey, PA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 574 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and A&A Excavation llc (#3) follow. We ranked 69 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hershey?
ContractorsRanked ranks 69 excavating contractors serving Hershey, PA. 1 of them is based in Hershey; 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 Hershey are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Hershey post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and A&A Excavation llc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hershey work on weekends?
26 of 69 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and A&A Excavation llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hershey excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 69 rated excavating contractors in Hershey is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation has the most, 930 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 Hershey count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hershey 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 Hershey
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 69 excavating contractors serving Hershey.
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