65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and its claimed profile: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, a claimed profile.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pontiac, MI (2026)
146 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Pontiac: Mansour's Innovations, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Steve's Waterworks Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 146.
- 42
Most-reviewed: Lenox Plumbing, LLC, 2,800 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 146 ranked; ranked #42.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
146 Pontiac excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 84 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 146 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Pontiac at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansour's Innovations | 65 | 4.9★ (81) | Auburn Hills, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Stump Demolition and Land Clearing | 57 | 4.9★ (48) | Birmingham, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Steve's Waterworks Plumbing | 56 | 4.7★ (644) | Milford, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | New Services excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Pontiac | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | AC Property Maintenance | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Auburn Hills, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (375) | Farmington Hills, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Timothy A Brendel Excavating | 55 | 4.9★ (8) | Waterford, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bison Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (2,734) | Warren, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Nelson Haines Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 54 | 4.7★ (119) | Waterford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 54 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 146 best excavating contractors in Pontiac, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Birmingham, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 644 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pontiac
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Auburn Hills, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fraser, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,598 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 TNT Plumbing
Based in Detroit, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamtramck, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Canton, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Rhino Earthwork
Based in Auburn Hills, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Warren, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pontiac
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Liora Works
Based in Clinton Township, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Drain Detectives
Based in Fraser, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 686 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 146 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Pontiac
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baltas Construction Inc. | In Pontiac | |
| Bird Construction, LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Pontiac |
| Boreal Construction LLC. | 5.0★ (5) | In Pontiac |
| Cherry Hill Companies | 1.3★ (15) | In Pontiac |
| cwcompanyllc | 5.0★ (1) | In Pontiac |
| Deerbrook Construction | 5.0★ (18) | In Pontiac |
| Goldman's Garage Door Repair LLC | 4.9★ (45) | In Pontiac |
| Heuristics Handyman LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Pontiac |
| House Painting Group | In Pontiac | |
| Keys Construction and Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Pontiac |
| Lagrone Lawn & Snow Service LLC | In Pontiac | |
| Mortech Appliance Repair | 2.7★ (16) | In Pontiac |
| Precision Stone USA | 5.0★ (6) | In Pontiac |
| RPF construction,llc | 5.0★ (3) | In Pontiac |
| SCP Construction | 3.9★ (19) | In Pontiac |
| Stony Creek Services | In Pontiac | |
| Superior Concrete | 5.0★ (4) | In Pontiac |
| VERTEX CONSTRUCTION GROUP | 5.0★ (6) | In Pontiac |
| Vintage Construction & Home Improvement | In Pontiac | |
| Well Drilling of Pontiac | In Pontiac |
How we ranked Pontiac excavating contractors
We scored 146 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pontiac?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pontiac, MI is Mansour's Innovations with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Stump Demolition and Land Clearing (#2) and Steve's Waterworks Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 146 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pontiac?
ContractorsRanked ranks 146 excavating contractors serving Pontiac, MI. 3 of them are based in Pontiac; 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 Pontiac are open 24/7?
28 ranked excavating contractors in Pontiac post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Steve's Waterworks Plumbing (#3), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6) and Timothy A Brendel Excavating (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Pontiac work on weekends?
84 of 146 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mansour's Innovations (#1), Stump Demolition and Land Clearing (#2) and Steve's Waterworks Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pontiac excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 146 rated excavating contractors in Pontiac is 4.8★, with a median of 17 reviews. Lenox Plumbing, LLC has the most, 2,800 reviews, and ranks #42. 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 Pontiac count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pontiac 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 Pontiac
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 146 excavating contractors serving Pontiac.
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