61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,560 Google reviews, the most in Piedmont.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Piedmont, CA (2026)
93 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Piedmont: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,560 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 93.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,239 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 93 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
93 Piedmont excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 93 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Piedmont at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,560) | Oakland, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Diaz Hauling, Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (144) | Hayward, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 5.0★ (191) | Alameda, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (313) | Richmond, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (510) | Union City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Harris Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | South San Francisco, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (947) | San Mateo, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (339) | San Ramon, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | AIMS Companies | 55 | 2.8★ (4) | San Leandro, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (1,239) | East Palo Alto, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 93 best excavating contractors in Piedmont, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hayward, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 510 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South San Francisco, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Mateo, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 947 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 339 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Leandro, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Palo Alto, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,239 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 229 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 G&J Hauling
Based in Concord, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 San Bruno, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Martinez, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 222 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Barnstable, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 VanGo Rooter
Based in South San Francisco, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 93 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Piedmont
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaro Bathroom Remodeling Oakland | In Piedmont | |
| B&B Excavation & Drilling | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Bay Area Hydrovac | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bear Claw Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Beto Limon's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Black Hawk Construction & Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Demolition And Excavation Heroes | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Diablo General Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Edri Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Excel Site Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Extra Mile Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Fanfa Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| G-Core Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Granite Excavation & Demolition | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Greener Excavations and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Hillside Specialist Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Innovative Construction Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Luciano Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Production Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Water Rock Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
How we ranked Piedmont excavating contractors
We scored 93 Piedmont 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 Piedmont 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 Piedmont: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Piedmont?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Piedmont, CA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,560 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Diaz Hauling, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 93 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Piedmont?
ContractorsRanked ranks 93 excavating contractors serving Piedmont, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Piedmont are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Piedmont post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Piedmont work on weekends?
58 of 93 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 34 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Diaz Hauling, Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Piedmont excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 93 rated excavating contractors in Piedmont is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,560 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 Piedmont count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Piedmont 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 Piedmont
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 93 excavating contractors serving Piedmont.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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