58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Layton, UT (2026)
96 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Layton: JMB Earthworks, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 96.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 96 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
96 Layton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 96 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Layton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JMB Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (62) | Pleasant View, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 57 | 4.9★ (1,072) | Bountiful, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pipe Pros Utah | 57 | 5.0★ (238) | Farmington, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | All Wood's Tree Service Davis County | 57 | 5.0★ (100) | Layton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (646) | Ogden, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Stott Plumbing & Excavating | 56 | 4.8★ (1,071) | Salt Lake City, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,341) | Salt Lake City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Dig Daddy Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Clinton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | High Country Excavation Inc | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Hooper, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Go Pave Utah | 55 | 5.0★ (912) | South Salt Lake, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 96 best excavating contractors in Layton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bountiful, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,072 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Layton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ogden, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 646 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Salt Lake City, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,341 Google reviews, the most in Layton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Hooper, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Go Pave Utah
Based in South Salt Lake, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Salt Lake City, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ogden, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Layton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Roy, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kaysville, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 22 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.
#17 Helpers, LLC
Based in Farr West, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centerville, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Farr West, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Clinton, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ogden, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Valley City, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 RJT Excavating
Based in Layton
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#25 TrampolineHoles
Based in Salt Lake City, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 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 96 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Layton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Layton | In Layton | |
| Backus Excavating LLC | In Layton | |
| Busters Concrete and Landscaping INC | In Layton | |
| Concrete Contractors Layton | In Layton | |
| Diamond Painting and Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Layton |
| Dolphin Concrete LLC | In Layton | |
| Grumi Construction LLC | In Layton | |
| Haslam Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Layton |
| Impact Roofing & Restoration | 5.0★ (15) | In Layton |
| JJ Home Construction LLC | In Layton | |
| K&K Rock | In Layton | |
| Layton Landscape & Sprinkler Store | In Layton | |
| Malcolm Construction | In Layton | |
| Oldtimers Construction | In Layton | |
| Rdpaving and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Layton |
| Rodabough Construction | In Layton | |
| STRONG EXCAVATION | 5.0★ (1) | In Layton |
| Utah Carpet Now | 5.0★ (8) | In Layton |
| Utah Home And Garden | In Layton | |
| X-cel Construction LLC | In Layton |
How we ranked Layton excavating contractors
We scored 96 Layton 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 Layton 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 Layton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Layton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Layton, UT is JMB Earthworks with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#2) and Pipe Pros Utah (#3) follow. We ranked 96 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Layton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 96 excavating contractors serving Layton, UT. 4 of them are based in Layton; 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 Layton are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Layton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JMB Earthworks (#1), Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#2) and Pipe Pros Utah (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Layton work on weekends?
42 of 96 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JMB Earthworks (#1), Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#2) and Pipe Pros Utah (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Layton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 96 rated excavating contractors in Layton is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,341 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Layton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Layton 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 Layton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 96 excavating contractors serving Layton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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