58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Katy, TX (2026)
41 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Katy: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gulf Coast Conservation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,575 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Katy excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Katy at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (451) | Katy | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gulf Coast Conservation LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Katy | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (412) | Cypress, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (3,575) | Houston, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (874) | Sugar Land, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Meyer Hammer Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Katy | Sat | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (254) | Richmond, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Caney Creek Land Services | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Brookshire, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Extreme Excavation & Repair | 53 | 5.0★ (16) | Sugar Land, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Hass Co LLC | 53 | 4.6★ (10) | Houston, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 41 best excavating contractors in Katy, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Katy
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Cypress, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,575 Google reviews, the most in Katy.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sugar Land, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 874 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Katy
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Richmond, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 254 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookshire, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Sugar Land, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Hass Co LLC
Based in Houston, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Katy
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sealy, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Rosenberg, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Houston, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Tomball, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Houston, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellaire, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Richmond, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Houston, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Aldine, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Apex Site Works
Based in Houston, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Katy
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulshear, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 41 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | TEXAN JUNK REMOVAL & DEMOLITION | 48 | 4.8★ (23) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Mold Answers Houston | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Patriot Utility Services | 47 | 4.3★ (11) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Asphalt Solutions of Texas | 47 | 3.0★ (8) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Clutch City Works LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (33) | 22 mi |
| 31 | A1 Construction Services | 46 | 4.8★ (69) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Dura Pier Foundation Repair | 46 | 4.8★ (275) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Silva's Septic Services | 46 | 5.0★ (29) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Underground Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Lightning | 45 | 4.2★ (14) | 16 mi |
| 36 | Hy-Tech Foundation Repair | 45 | 4.7★ (57) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Stone River Excavation & Concrete | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 38 | T.E.R. Septic Site & Utilities LLC | 43 | 4.5★ (51) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Burts Construction | 43 | 5.0★ (9) | 22 mi |
| 40 | JRP Demolition Services LLC. | 43 | 4.8★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Drake Project Solutions,LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
Also serving Katy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andonie Construction | In Katy | |
| Cantina Construction | In Katy | |
| Cypress Hauling & Rental Co | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Drymalla Construction Co Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Katy |
| Hein Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Horizon Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Katy Asphalt Paving Pros | In Katy | |
| Katy BlueStar Concrete | In Katy | |
| Katy Concrete Contractor | In Katy | |
| Katy Custom Metal | 4.4★ (21) | In Katy |
| M Scott Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Katy |
| PCL Industrial Construction Co. | 4.7★ (18) | In Katy |
| pHd Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Katy |
| Preferred Foundation Repair Katy | In Katy | |
| Renewal Water Damage Restoration of Katy | In Katy | |
| Rosalinda Construction | In Katy | |
| Spangler Backhoe Services | 4.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Strech Construction Group | 4.4★ (15) | In Katy |
| TitanCrest Katy Roofing Contractor | In Katy | |
| VIC USA Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Katy |
How we ranked Katy excavating contractors
We scored 41 Katy 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 Katy 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 Katy: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Katy?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Katy, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 451 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gulf Coast Conservation LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Katy?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving Katy, TX. 5 of them are based in Katy; 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 Katy are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Katy post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Gulf Coast Conservation LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Katy work on weekends?
30 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Gulf Coast Conservation LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Katy excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in Katy is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,575 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Katy count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Katy 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 Katy
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving Katy.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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