60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Norristown, PA (2026)
153 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Norristown: Mini Backhoe Services, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 153.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,739 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 153 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
153 Norristown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 153 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Norristown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mini Backhoe Services | 60 | 5.0★ (75) | Oreland, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,182) | Norristown | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | DND Dumping | 58 | 5.0★ (45) | Chester, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Crush Point Demolition | 58 | 5.0★ (52) | Philadelphia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (3,739) | Philadelphia, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (847) | Montgomeryville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (997) | Hatboro, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | M&K LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (22) | Lansdale, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rotonda Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Phoenixville, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (1,268) | Camden, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 153 best excavating contractors in Norristown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Norristown
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,182 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 DND Dumping
Based in Chester, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,739 Google reviews, the most in Norristown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomeryville, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 847 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hatboro, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 997 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 M&K LLC
Based in Lansdale, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenixville, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,268 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 888 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in King of Prussia, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Bell, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Doylestown, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 759 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenolden, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Media, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 373 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Pa Tank
Based in Ardmore, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,630 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bristol, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Levittown, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kulpsville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Limerick, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trooper, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collingswood, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 471 Google reviews.
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 153 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Norristown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Drains And Underground Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Apex Property Care LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Norristown |
| Casanova Building Inc. | 4.8★ (4) | In Norristown |
| Conicella Inc. Masonry Concrete Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| DeMasi's Landscape Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Fleck Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| ForgeX Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Norristown |
| Forgex construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Norristown |
| Garage Door Repair in Norristown, PA | 5.0★ (27) | In Norristown |
| Gelasio Gonzalez Construction Inc (J&G) | 5.0★ (7) | In Norristown |
| Homewirk Construction | In Norristown | |
| KC Construction Co | 4.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Mares Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Norristown |
| Mastodon Builds | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Penn Construction Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Norristown |
| Ply-Mar Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Ron Bartholomew Concrete Co | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| SealMaster | 5.0★ (4) | In Norristown |
| Taurus Construction | In Norristown | |
| TG Drywall Inc | In Norristown |
How we ranked Norristown excavating contractors
We scored 153 Norristown 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 Norristown 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 Norristown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Norristown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Norristown, PA is Mini Backhoe Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and DND Dumping (#3) follow. We ranked 153 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Norristown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 153 excavating contractors serving Norristown, PA. 2 of them are based in Norristown; 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 Norristown are open 24/7?
46 ranked excavating contractors in Norristown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mini Backhoe Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Crush Point Demolition (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Norristown work on weekends?
93 of 153 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 59 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mini Backhoe Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and DND Dumping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Norristown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 153 rated excavating contractors in Norristown is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,739 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Norristown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Norristown 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 Norristown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 153 excavating contractors serving Norristown.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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