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Best Excavating Contractors in Houston, TX (2026)

92 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Houston: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 3,575 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pinnacle Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 92.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 874 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 92 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #13.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

92 Houston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 92 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Houston at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Houston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (3,575)Houston24/7Overall
2Pinnacle Excavation615.0★ (36)Houston24/7Emergencies
3Hass Co LLC584.6★ (10)Houston24/7—
4Rolling Rock Excavation LLC585.0★ (32)HoustonSat · Evenings—
5Thorne Works Solutions574.7★ (32)Baytown, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Clear2Dig, LLC.575.0★ (3)Houston24/7—
7MB Site Work Dirt Work, Land Clearing and Excavating564.8★ (17)HoustonSat—
8Tunnel Now for Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching564.5★ (22)HoustonSat · Evenings—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (762)Pasadena, 13 mi away24/7—
10All around excavation555.0★ (8)Houston——

The 92 best excavating contractors in Houston, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Pinnacle Excavation

    Based in Houston

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2114 Elmen St, Houston, TX 77019
    View profile for Pinnacle Excavation(346) 572-9220

  3. #3 Hass Co LLC

    Based in Houston

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2411 Frick Rd, Houston, TX 77038
    View profile for Hass Co LLC(281) 447-4277

  5. #5 Thorne Works Solutions

    Based in Baytown, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 5 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Thorne Works Solutions(832) 597-7700

  6. #6 Clear2Dig, LLC.

    Based in Houston

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10510 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, TX 77093
    View profile for Clear2Dig, LLC.(281) 741-7179

  10. #10 All around excavation

    Based in Houston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    55 County Road, Splendora, TX 77372
    View profile for All around excavation(281) 761-7811

  11. #11 LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing

    Based in Manvel, 17 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4912 Laigle Rd, Manvel, TX 77578
    View profile for LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing

  12. #12 Landshark Hydro Excavation

    Based in Galena Park, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1812 Avenue J, Galena Park, TX 77547
    View profile for Landshark Hydro Excavation(713) 987-9841

  17. #17 Magnolia Services Inc

    Based in Houston

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    6110 Edgemoor Dr, Houston, TX 77081
    View profile for Magnolia Services Inc(713) 772-9466

  18. #18 Hydro Spy LLC

    Based in Pasadena, 9 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    808 W Shaw Ave, Pasadena, TX 77506
    View profile for Hydro Spy LLC(281) 501-3506

  19. #19 Robles Excavation

    Based in Houston

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    P.O. Box 490, Huffman, TX 77336
    View profile for Robles Excavation(832) 580-3836

  20. #20 Apex Site Works

    Based in Houston

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Apex Site Works(281) 801-7984

  21. #21 AYG Construction LTD

    Based in Houston

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7006 Burkett St., Houston, TX 77021
    View profile for AYG Construction LTD(713) 748-2202

  22. #22 Goldmine Dumpsters

    Based in Bellaire, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Goldmine Dumpsters(832) 930-0819

  23. #23 Texas Elite Excavations

    Based in Pearland, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Texas Elite Excavations(281) 773-7620

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 92 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Houston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup534.9★ (351)20 mi
27TXC Land Clearing534.6★ (9)14 mi
28Tellus Earthworks LLC533.7★ (3)In Houston
29Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup534.9★ (522)24 mi
30Franco Builders Inc.534.5★ (10)In Houston
31Superseal asphalt paving LLC534.2★ (10)8 mi
32Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup534.8★ (426)22 mi
33NANDEZ PLUMBING AND EXCAVATION534.7★ (28)In Houston
34Eastex Brush Control525.0★ (25)In Houston
35Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup524.8★ (451)23 mi
36Dura Pier Foundation Repair524.8★ (275)In Houston
37Texas Demolition Land Services LLC525.0★ (3)7 mi
38Evergreen Tree Service524.9★ (87)16 mi
39Elite Excavation & Bulkheads525.0★ (12)22 mi
40SandPit Land Innovations LLC525.0★ (3)8 mi
41TEXAN JUNK REMOVAL & DEMOLITION514.9★ (115)13 mi
42Extreme Excavation & Repair515.0★ (16)20 mi
43Land Clearing Houston505.0★ (44)14 mi
44Underground Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching505.0★ (4)In Houston
45G W Phillips Construction, Inc.503.0★ (9)In Houston
46Luna Bros Contracting LLC505.0★ (7)In Houston
47A1 Construction Services504.8★ (69)In Houston
48Curry Excavation & Site Work, Inc504.2★ (11)19 mi
49Texas Land Clearing Services LLC505.0★ (7)17 mi
50Clutch City Works LLC505.0★ (33)7 mi

Also serving Houston

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Houston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-Bargain Inc5.0★ (3)In Houston
Attic Insulation of Jacinto City5.0★ (6)In Houston
Brickhouse Construction, LLC5.0★ (7)In Houston
Cincos Concrete Houston5.0★ (23)In Houston
Commercial HVAC of Houston5.0★ (5)In Houston
Construction Mecca | Dental | Medical | Custom Home5.0★ (4)In Houston
Finesse the Freight, LLC5.0★ (9)In Houston
HITT Contracting Houston3.0★ (2)In Houston
Houston Site Demolition4.9★ (15)In Houston
Mikels Construction Co Inc5.0★ (4)In Houston
Overhead Garage Door Repair5.0★ (19)In Houston
Perfection Demolition LLC5.0★ (3)In Houston
Pickleball Court Builder Houston5.0★ (2)In Houston
PLD Construction5.0★ (5)In Houston
Remodeling Contractor Houston - Estrada Elite Enterprises5.0★ (16)In Houston
Rise Construction3.1★ (21)In Houston
Roy Jorgensen Associates Inc4.2★ (17)In Houston
Triple 5 Construction5.0★ (15)In Houston
Xtreme Fish & Pets4.0★ (744)In Houston
ZamCo Directional Drilling & Utility Company5.0★ (29)In Houston

How we ranked Houston excavating contractors

We scored 92 Houston 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Houston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Houston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Houston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Houston, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,575 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and Hass Co LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 92 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Houston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 92 excavating contractors serving Houston, TX. 24 of them are based in Houston; 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 Houston are open 24/7?

23 ranked excavating contractors in Houston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and Hass Co LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Houston work on weekends?

60 of 92 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Pinnacle Excavation (#2) and Hass Co LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Houston excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 92 rated excavating contractors in Houston is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,575 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 Houston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Houston 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 Houston

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 92 excavating contractors serving Houston.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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