65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Meridian, ID (2026)
103 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Meridian: Master Excavation, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 103.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,209 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
103 Meridian excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 103 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Boise ranking. See Excavating contractors in Boise
Top 10 excavating contractors in Meridian at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master Excavation | 65 | 4.9★ (239) | Meridian | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,209) | Meridian | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Sawtooth Landworks LLC - Excavation | 61 | 5.0★ (57) | Nampa, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | MG Worx LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | Kuna, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ultimate Excavation LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Middleton, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (518) | Boise, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pristine Plumbing and Construction | 58 | 4.9★ (380) | Nampa, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (488) | Nampa, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Red Fox Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (22) | Eagle, 1 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | American Rooter & Drain | 57 | 4.7★ (564) | Nampa, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 103 best excavating contractors in Meridian, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Meridian
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,209 Google reviews, the most in Meridian.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nampa, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 MG Worx LLC
Based in Kuna, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Middleton, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Boise, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 518 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nampa, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nampa, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 488 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eagle, 1 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Nampa, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 564 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Master Plumbing
Based in Eagle, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Middleton, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Meridian
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Caldwell, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nampa, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kuna, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Nampa, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nampa, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Meridian
55/100CR 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.
#22 J Lo Plumbing
Based in Meridian
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 NEI earthworks
Based in Nampa, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Boise Excavating
Based in Boise, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Nampa, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Meridian excavating contractors
We scored 103 Meridian 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 Meridian 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 Meridian: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Meridian?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Meridian, ID is Master Excavation with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sawtooth Landworks LLC - Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 103 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Meridian?
ContractorsRanked ranks 103 excavating contractors serving Meridian, ID. 7 of them are based in Meridian; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Meridian are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Meridian post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Master Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sawtooth Landworks LLC - Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Meridian work on weekends?
42 of 103 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Master Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sawtooth Landworks LLC - Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Meridian excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 103 rated excavating contractors in Meridian is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,209 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 Meridian count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Meridian 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 Meridian
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 103 excavating contractors serving Meridian.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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