58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Highland, UT (2026)
149 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Highland: Stott Plumbing & Excavating, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 149.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 149 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
149 Highland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 61 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 149 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Highland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stott Plumbing & Excavating | 58 | 4.8★ (1,071) | Salt Lake City, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,251) | Midvale, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Copper Rock Infrastructure | 57 | 4.8★ (21) | South Jordan, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,249) | Provo, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Trampoline Holes Utah | 56 | 5.0★ (83) | Alpine, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 56 | 5.0★ (327) | Sandy, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Go Pave Utah | 56 | 5.0★ (912) | South Salt Lake, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | VEX Landscape & Excavation | 56 | 4.9★ (95) | South Jordan, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,341) | Salt Lake City, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | 801 Equipment Rentals | 55 | 5.0★ (39) | Sandy, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 149 best excavating contractors in Highland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Midvale, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,251 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Jordan, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Provo, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,249 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alpine, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Go Pave Utah
Based in South Salt Lake, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 912 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Jordan, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,341 Google reviews, the most in Highland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orem, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Draper, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Provo, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murray, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 456 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Heber City, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 TEC EXCAVATION
Based in Lindon, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Bruder Inc.
Based in Lindon, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 American Fork, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lindon, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Salt Lake City, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Kearns, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 470 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 291 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylorsville, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 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 149 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hydrohog Hydro Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Wasatch Earthworks | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Rocky Ridge Excavation | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Mtnx Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 30 | NEXT PHASE CONTRACTING | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 3 mi |
| 31 | S&T Construction & X LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 32 | PRO Excavating & Grading | 52 | 4.6★ (10) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Cribwork Logistics LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 5 mi |
| 34 | Excel Excavation | 52 | 4.8★ (16) | 9 mi |
| 35 | Sterling Don Excavtion | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | 2 mi |
| 36 | Dirt Done Right | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Jones Excavating | 52 | 4.4★ (17) | 16 mi |
| 38 | Mini Excavation Utah | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 39 | Vessel Landscape | 52 | 5.0★ (22) | 22 mi |
| 40 | Budget Plumbing & Rooter | 52 | 3.9★ (102) | 3 mi |
| 41 | SBG Development | 52 | 5.0★ (21) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Robinson Construction | 52 | 3.6★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 43 | UZCO Excavation | 51 | 4.6★ (11) | 14 mi |
| 44 | Spade Excavating | 51 | 3.0★ (24) | 8 mi |
| 45 | Kelly's Excavating | 51 | 2.6★ (12) | 8 mi |
| 46 | Peterson Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (15) | 22 mi |
| 47 | Lance Excavating Inc | 51 | 4.8★ (18) | 20 mi |
| 48 | Stellar Excavation | 51 | 4.2★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 49 | Cascade Land Management | 51 | 5.0★ (203) | 9 mi |
| 50 | Knockout Concrete & Excavation | 51 | 4.5★ (23) | 19 mi |
Also serving Highland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carnesecca Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Casmin Dirt | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Duna Construction | In Highland | |
| Evo Heating & Cooling | In Highland | |
| Garner Construction & Excvtn | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| JWC Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| KWX LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Lake Valley Construction | In Highland | |
| Legion Roofing USA | In Highland | |
| Lundberg Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Millcreek Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Perry Restoration | In Highland | |
| Pivot Excavation LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Rock It Utah | 5.0★ (1) | In Highland |
| Rocky Mountain Dirt Works | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Scott Farrer Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Straight Edge Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Symphony Homes - Highland Oaks | In Highland | |
| Tanglewood Chimney Sweep | In Highland | |
| Wasatch Finish | 5.0★ (17) | In Highland |
How we ranked Highland excavating contractors
We scored 149 Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Highland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Highland, UT is Stott Plumbing & Excavating with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Copper Rock Infrastructure (#3) follow. We ranked 149 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Highland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 149 excavating contractors serving Highland, UT. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Highland are open 24/7?
25 ranked excavating contractors in Highland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stott Plumbing & Excavating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Copper Rock Infrastructure (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Highland work on weekends?
61 of 149 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stott Plumbing & Excavating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Copper Rock Infrastructure (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Highland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 149 rated excavating contractors in Highland is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,341 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Highland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Highland 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 Highland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 149 excavating contractors serving Highland.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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