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Best Excavating Contractors in Newport, OR (2026)

8 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newport: Port's Contracting LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Morris Excavation | Oregon Coast Excavation, 47 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

8 Newport excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 8 rated businesses.

Top 8 excavating contractors in Newport at a glance

Top 8 excavating contractors in Newport at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Port's Contracting LLC595.0★ (23)Newport—Overall
2Morris Excavation | Oregon Coast Excavation574.4★ (47)Lincoln City, 22 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Wand Construction524.3★ (18)Lincoln City, 23 mi away——
4Hyden's Excavating504.2★ (5)Newport——
5Jon M Thompson Construction & Excavation504.1★ (9)Lincoln City, 21 mi away——
6Dan Kauffman Excavating LLC494.4★ (7)Lincoln City, 22 mi away——
7James Drayton Trucking & Excavating494.5★ (11)Lincoln City, 22 mi awaySat—
8VA 2 Construction495.0★ (3)NewportSat—

The 8 best excavating contractors in Newport, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Newport

    #1 Port's Contracting LLC

    Based in Newport

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5160 S Coast Hwy, South Beach, OR 97366
    View profile for Port's Contracting LLC(541) 248-1673

  3. #3 Wand Construction

    Based in Lincoln City, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Wand Construction(541) 921-4034

  4. #4 Hyden's Excavating

    Based in Newport

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    344 Olalla Rd, Toledo, OR 97391
    View profile for Hyden's Excavating(458) 272-7391

  8. #8 VA 2 Construction

    Based in Newport

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    831 NE 3rd St, Newport, OR 97365
    View profile for VA 2 Construction(541) 961-6857

How we ranked Newport excavating contractors

We scored 8 Newport 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Newport data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Newport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Newport?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newport, OR is Port's Contracting LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. Morris Excavation | Oregon Coast Excavation (#2) and Wand Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Newport?

ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Newport, OR. 3 of them are based in Newport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Newport work on weekends?

3 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morris Excavation | Oregon Coast Excavation (#2), James Drayton Trucking & Excavating (#7) and VA 2 Construction (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Newport excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Newport is 4.4★, with a median of 10 reviews. Morris Excavation | Oregon Coast Excavation has the most, 47 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 Newport count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newport 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 Newport

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Newport.

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