59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Issaquah, WA (2026)
168 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Issaquah: Badger Excavation, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 168.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,021 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 168 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
168 Issaquah excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 61 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 168 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Issaquah at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badger Excavation | 59 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (1,021) | Bellevue, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | SV Excavation & Demolition LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (53) | Auburn, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Junk & Demolition Pros, Dumpster Rentals, Junk Removal | 57 | 4.9★ (45) | Snohomish, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mighty Arm Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Bellevue, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sno Valley Underground | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | Snohomish, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | WA Underground inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (18) | Bonney Lake, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | A1 Hydrovac Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Everett, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Best Plumbing | 55 | 4.6★ (787) | Seattle, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Seattle Rockeries & Retaining Walls | 55 | 4.9★ (72) | Bellevue, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 168 best excavating contractors in Issaquah, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bellevue, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,021 Google reviews, the most in Issaquah.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Snohomish, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Snohomish, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Everett, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Seattle, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 787 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Silverdale, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Valley, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Cascade Dozing
Based in Issaquah
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Lynnwood, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Renton, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in City of Sammamish, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redmond, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burien, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Covington, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Greentree Dozing
Based in Vashon, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camano, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Bellevue, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 393 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in City of Sammamish, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Valley, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 168 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Issaquah
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 Plus Demolition & Excavation | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Abode Analysis | In Issaquah | |
| ACE Development & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Issaquah |
| Behnke & Sons Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Booth Construction Inc | In Issaquah | |
| Brike Construction and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Dunn Construction and Management, LLC | 3.7★ (3) | In Issaquah |
| Extreme Construction & Asphalt LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Five Star Trucking & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Hill Construction | In Issaquah | |
| Hotwire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Issaquah | 4.9★ (111) | In Issaquah |
| Issaquah Bryntavor Repair Services | In Issaquah | |
| JMA Construction LLC | Issaquah, WA | In Issaquah | |
| Kauffman Grading Co LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Northwest Soil Stabilization | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| RHH Construction | In Issaquah | |
| SD Smith Homes | 5.0★ (2) | In Issaquah |
| Terry | In Issaquah | |
| Thompson Excavating Inc. | 2.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Yakov Construction LLC | 5.0★ (24) | In Issaquah |
How we ranked Issaquah excavating contractors
We scored 168 Issaquah 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 Issaquah 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 Issaquah: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Issaquah?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Issaquah, WA is Badger Excavation with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 168 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Issaquah?
ContractorsRanked ranks 168 excavating contractors serving Issaquah, WA. 1 of them is based in Issaquah; 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 Issaquah are open 24/7?
35 ranked excavating contractors in Issaquah post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#3) and Junk & Demolition Pros, Dumpster Rentals, Junk Removal (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Issaquah work on weekends?
93 of 168 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 61 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Badger Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Issaquah excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 168 rated excavating contractors in Issaquah is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,021 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 Issaquah count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Issaquah 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 Issaquah
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 168 excavating contractors serving Issaquah.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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