60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,124 Google reviews, the most in Omaha.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Omaha, NE (2026)
56 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Omaha: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,124 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CHW Enterprises, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 665 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 56 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Omaha excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 56 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Omaha at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,124) | Council Bluffs, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CHW Enterprises | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Omaha | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (665) | Bellevue, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Local Plumbing and Drain Company | 57 | 5.0★ (173) | Papillion, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Frank's Trenching Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (11) | Omaha | — | — |
| 6 | New Era Excavation | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Omaha | — | — |
| 7 | Pink Grading Inc | 56 | 3.8★ (21) | Omaha | — | — |
| 8 | Fager Excavating Co | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Omaha | — | — |
| 9 | Nebrota | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Bellevue, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pro Site Company | 55 | 4.5★ (15) | Glenwood, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 56 best excavating contractors in Omaha, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Omaha
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Bellevue, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 665 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Papillion, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#9 Nebrota
Based in Bellevue, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Pro Site Company
Based in Glenwood, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 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
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Council Bluffs, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Nebcon Inc
Based in Omaha
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 SNC Contractors
Based in Omaha
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 12 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 56 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Omaha
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arredondo Masonry Construction llc | 4.9★ (27) | In Omaha |
| Barnes Construction | 4.0★ (8) | In Omaha |
| Hands down Lawn and landscape | 5.0★ (2) | In Omaha |
| Ideal Renovations | 4.0★ (20) | In Omaha |
| Jim LaHood Construction, Inc | 4.6★ (12) | In Omaha |
| Johnson Deconstruct | 4.9★ (8) | In Omaha |
| Jordan Brothers Llc. | 4.7★ (95) | In Omaha |
| Kehm Contractors Inc | 4.5★ (15) | In Omaha |
| Kiewit Corporation | 3.5★ (21) | In Omaha |
| M&A Tree Service, Construction And Landscaping | 4.9★ (177) | In Omaha |
| Mercury Contractors Inc | 4.5★ (16) | In Omaha |
| Neechum Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Omaha |
| NMG Contracting | 4.8★ (19) | In Omaha |
| Pro Construction Drywall Spec | 5.0★ (1) | In Omaha |
| Results Contracting | 4.9★ (43) | In Omaha |
| Rife Construction | 4.0★ (8) | In Omaha |
| Spagnotti Contracting | 5.0★ (11) | In Omaha |
| Todco, LLC | 4.3★ (18) | In Omaha |
| Total Construction Services | 4.4★ (104) | In Omaha |
| Work Omaha (Moen) sold | 4.3★ (11) | In Omaha |
How we ranked Omaha excavating contractors
We scored 56 Omaha 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 Omaha 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 Omaha: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Omaha?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Omaha, NE is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,124 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CHW Enterprises (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 56 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Omaha?
ContractorsRanked ranks 56 excavating contractors serving Omaha, NE. 21 of them are based in Omaha; 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 Omaha are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Omaha post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), CHW Enterprises (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Omaha work on weekends?
28 of 56 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), CHW Enterprises (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Omaha excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 56 rated excavating contractors in Omaha is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,124 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Omaha count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Omaha 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 Omaha
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 56 excavating contractors serving Omaha.
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