59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,075 Google reviews, the most in Pikesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pikesville, MD (2026)
94 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Pikesville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 4,075 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 #2 of 94.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,324 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 94 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
94 Pikesville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 94 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Pikesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,075) | Baltimore, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (752) | Towson, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,074) | Arbutus, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (956) | Ellicott City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,242) | Elkridge, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (542) | Eldersburg, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Main Street Demolition of Baltimore | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,324) | Jessup, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (614) | Dundalk, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Seaglescapes LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Eldersburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 94 best excavating contractors in Pikesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Towson, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 752 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arbutus, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,074 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkridge, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,242 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jessup, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,324 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 614 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Seaglescapes LLC
Based in Eldersburg, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Severna Park, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Eldersburg, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Sandco LLC
Based in West Elkridge, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballenger Creek, 20 mi away
53/100CR 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 Randallstown, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Columbia, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampstead, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Bel Air North, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Marsh, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Arbutus, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Baltimore, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 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 94 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Pikesville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| aceverestexcavation | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Bobcat Service By Line State | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| DBA Demolition | In Pikesville | |
| Dennis Bosley Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| HoeMasters Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Manor Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Mc New Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Metavision LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Pikesville |
| Meyers Construction Co., Inc. | 4.5★ (38) | In Pikesville |
| PGC Construction Group | 5.0★ (20) | In Pikesville |
| Pinnacle Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| PRIMEFIX HANDYMAN | 5.0★ (4) | In Pikesville |
| Raskin Built | 4.3★ (6) | In Pikesville |
| Superior Earth Works, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Superior Pikesville Gutter Repair | In Pikesville | |
| The Highgate Team LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Pikesville |
| Thompson Excavating & Landscapes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Trenton Contracting Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Wm. C. Crosby Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Yard Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Pikesville excavating contractors
We scored 94 Pikesville 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 Pikesville 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 Pikesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pikesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pikesville, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,075 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 94 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pikesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 94 excavating contractors serving Pikesville, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Pikesville are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in Pikesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Pikesville work on weekends?
42 of 94 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pikesville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 94 rated excavating contractors in Pikesville is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,075 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 Pikesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pikesville 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 Pikesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 94 excavating contractors serving Pikesville.
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