59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews, the most in Penn Hills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Penn Hills, PA (2026)
184 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Penn Hills: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 184.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Keystone Basement Systems, 1,806 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 184 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
184 Penn Hills excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 106 open Saturdays and 66 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 184 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Penn Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,105) | Pittsburgh, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Eiler Excavating and Construction, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (73) | Monroeville, 1 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping | 58 | 5.0★ (67) | Pittsburgh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | JP Operations Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (56) | Murrysville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bonzo Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (95) | Economy, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,094) | Murrysville, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (786) | Murrysville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Dean's Landscaping Services | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Mount Lebanon, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,185) | Pittsburgh, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | 412 Dumpsters & Demolition | 55 | 5.0★ (186) | Pittsburgh, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 184 best excavating contractors in Penn Hills, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Monroeville, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrysville, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Economy, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrysville, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,094 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrysville, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 786 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Lebanon, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Pittsburgh, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,185 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Hills, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson Hills, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Franklin Park, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 507 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Chapel, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Baldwin, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 DR Z Excavating
Based in Lower Burrell, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McKeesport, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,806 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allison Park, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Butler, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plum, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plum, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 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 184 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Penn Hills
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berna Construction LLC | In Penn Hills | |
| DNJ Framing & Construction | In Penn Hills | |
| Empire Construction by Real Rich Investments | In Penn Hills | |
| Hydroseeding Professionals | 5.0★ (1) | In Penn Hills |
| J. Martin Excavating, Inc. | In Penn Hills | |
| J.A. Martin Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Mike Merola & Sons Plastering | 5.0★ (4) | In Penn Hills |
| Niando Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Penn Hills |
| Pare Electrical Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Penn Hills |
| Resolve Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Penn Hills |
| Roar Maintenance Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Penn Hills |
| ROLAND CONTRACTING LLC | In Penn Hills | |
| Ryno Asphalt | In Penn Hills | |
| Sample Development Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Sharaz Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Penn Hills |
| Stotler Construction | In Penn Hills | |
| Suburban Contracting Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tjs landscaping | 4.9★ (17) | In Penn Hills |
| Walko Excavating & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Wall King | 4.3★ (8) | In Penn Hills |
How we ranked Penn Hills excavating contractors
We scored 184 Penn Hills 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 Penn Hills 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 Penn Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Penn Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Penn Hills, PA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Eiler Excavating and Construction, LLC (#2) and Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 184 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Penn Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 184 excavating contractors serving Penn Hills, PA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Penn Hills are open 24/7?
38 ranked excavating contractors in Penn Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3) and JP Operations Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Penn Hills work on weekends?
106 of 184 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 66 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Eiler Excavating and Construction, LLC (#2) and Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Penn Hills excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 184 rated excavating contractors in Penn Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,105 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 Penn Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Penn Hills 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 Penn Hills
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 184 excavating contractors serving Penn Hills.
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