61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,305 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Phoenix, AZ (2026)
129 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Phoenix: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 1,305 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 #3 of 129.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,756 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 129 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
129 Phoenix excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 129 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Phoenix at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (1,305) | Phoenix | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Copper State Demo And Junk Removal | 60 | 5.0★ (43) | Phoenix | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,756) | Glendale, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | AIMS Companies | 58 | 3.6★ (24) | Phoenix | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (874) | Tempe, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Desert Pioneer Plumbing | 58 | 5.0★ (57) | Chandler, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Western Dirt Work | 57 | 4.6★ (10) | Phoenix | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Domres Grading Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (78) | Phoenix | — | — |
| 9 | Trench Master Trenching | 57 | 4.6★ (9) | Phoenix | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Southwest Demolition & Grading Scottsdale | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Scottsdale, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 129 best excavating contractors in Phoenix, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Phoenix
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,756 Google reviews, the most in Phoenix.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tempe, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 874 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chandler, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Phoenix
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsdale, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 PDI Construction
Based in Phoenix
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chandler, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 J H Dykstra Co
Based in Phoenix
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Scottsdale, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Surprise, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 481 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsdale, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Phoenix
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maricopa, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Sun City, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 316 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 129 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Phoenix
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Court Builders | 4.6★ (15) | In Phoenix |
| Asap Restoration and Construction of Phoenix Arizona | 5.0★ (12) | In Phoenix |
| Big O Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (14) | In Phoenix |
| CalPortland | 3.2★ (11) | In Phoenix |
| Can-EZ Construction Inc | 2.7★ (20) | In Phoenix |
| Cruz Plastering & stucco | 4.9★ (34) | In Phoenix |
| Desert Attic Solutions | 5.0★ (17) | In Phoenix |
| Elite Sports Builders, LLC | 3.4★ (16) | In Phoenix |
| Felix Construction | 4.7★ (43) | In Phoenix |
| Fennec Restoration and Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Phoenix |
| INSTATE Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Phoenix |
| James Electronics | 4.7★ (35) | In Phoenix |
| NMC Mechanical | 4.7★ (19) | In Phoenix |
| Phoenix Drywall Professionals | 4.9★ (19) | In Phoenix |
| Phoenix Water Damage Restoration Champs | 5.0★ (32) | In Phoenix |
| Robert N Ewing General Contractor | 4.3★ (10) | In Phoenix |
| Sletten Construction Inc | 3.6★ (21) | In Phoenix |
| Steeler, Inc. | 3.7★ (35) | In Phoenix |
| Three Diamonds Construction LLC | 3.7★ (20) | In Phoenix |
| Velox Air Inc. | 4.1★ (102) | In Phoenix |
How we ranked Phoenix excavating contractors
We scored 129 Phoenix 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 2, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Phoenix?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Phoenix, AZ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,305 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Copper State Demo And Junk Removal (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 129 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Phoenix?
ContractorsRanked ranks 129 excavating contractors serving Phoenix, AZ. 26 of them are based in Phoenix; 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 Phoenix are open 24/7?
31 ranked excavating contractors in Phoenix post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and AIMS Companies (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Phoenix work on weekends?
72 of 129 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Copper State Demo And Junk Removal (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Phoenix excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 129 rated excavating contractors in Phoenix is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,756 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Phoenix count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Phoenix 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 Phoenix
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 129 excavating contractors serving Phoenix.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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