189 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kirkland: Junk & Demolition Pros, Dumpster Rentals, Junk Removal, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 189.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,021 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 189 ranked; ranked #2.
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189 Kirkland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 107 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 189 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junk & Demolition Pros, Dumpster Rentals, Junk Removal | 59 | 4.9★ (45) | Snohomish, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (1,021) | Bellevue, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mighty Arm Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Bellevue, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Best Plumbing | 58 | 4.6★ (787) | Seattle, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sno Valley Underground | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | Snohomish, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | NW Sewer and Drain | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Lynnwood, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Badger Excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Jim Dandy Sewer & Plumbing | 56 | 4.6★ (393) | Bellevue, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Straight Up Excavation and Drainage | 56 | 4.9★ (34) | Port Orchard, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jim Dandy Sewer and Plumbing | 56 | 4.5★ (436) | Mountlake Terrace, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Kirkland
Based in Snohomish, 10 mi away
Ranked #1 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, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,021 Google reviews, the most in Kirkland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Seattle, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Snohomish, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Lynnwood, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Parkwood, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Bellevue, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Port Orchard, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mountlake Terrace, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 436 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Everett, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 990 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 7 mi away
Ranked #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 Everett, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Snohomish, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 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.
Based in Lake Stevens, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodinville, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Bellevue, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Bainbridge Island, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 8 mi away
Ranked #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.
Based in City of Sammamish, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Camano, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Redmond, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 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, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Vashon, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 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 City of Sammamish, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
We scored 189 Kirkland 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 Kirkland 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 |