57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews, the most in Port Arthur.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Port Arthur, TX (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Port Arthur: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Triangle Lawn Specialists, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 11.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Mason Construction, LLC, 29 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 11 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Port Arthur excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Port Arthur at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 57 | 4.8★ (487) | Beaumont, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Asher Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Port Arthur | Sat | — |
| 3 | Excavators & Constructors Inc | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | Port Arthur | — | — |
| 4 | Triple H Excavation Services | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | Vidor, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | R & S Tractor & Dump Truck Services | 52 | 3.4★ (18) | Orange, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Triangle Lawn Specialists | 51 | 4.3★ (9) | Nederland, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Johnny Gallier Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Vidor, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Beaumont, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Claybar Construction Sand Pit & Excavation | 47 | 4.3★ (3) | Orange, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Claybar Construction | 46 | 4.1★ (10) | Beaumont, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Port Arthur, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Port Arthur
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Port Arthur
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Vidor, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Orange, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nederland, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vidor, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Beaumont, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beaumont, 8 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaumont, 17 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Port Arthur
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AJC DELTA ROOFING | 5.0★ (3) | In Port Arthur |
| Arthur's Reparacion LLC | 5.0★ (33) | In Port Arthur |
| Barrett South Flooring Solutions | In Port Arthur | |
| Bland's Dozer & Track Hoe Work | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Doucet Demolition & Trees | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Eli Excavation and Earthworks, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Port Arthur |
| Hydro Blind Solutions | 5.0★ (7) | In Port Arthur |
| Mallette Soil Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| McCormick's Outdoor Services | In Port Arthur | |
| Midpoint Staffing & Recruiting Agency LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Port Arthur |
| Mike Gray Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Oxbow Calcining LLC | In Port Arthur | |
| Pope Dozer Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Port Arthur PAIG | In Port Arthur | |
| Redwine Equipment Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Rollins Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Sanchez Cabinets & Remodeling, LLC | In Port Arthur | |
| Transmat Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Twin-County Excavation & Construction, LLC | In Port Arthur | |
| vivargo | In Port Arthur |
How we ranked Port Arthur excavating contractors
We scored 11 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Port Arthur?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Port Arthur, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 487 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Asher Construction (#2) and Excavators & Constructors Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Port Arthur?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Port Arthur, TX. 2 of them are based in Port Arthur; 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 Port Arthur are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Port Arthur post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#1) and Triangle Lawn Specialists (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Port Arthur work on weekends?
5 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#1), Asher Construction (#2) and Triple H Excavation Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Port Arthur excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Port Arthur is 4.3★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service has the most, 487 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 Port Arthur count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Port Arthur.
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