59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,919 Google reviews, the most in Portland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Portland, TX (2026)
17 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Portland: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,919 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hydro Ex LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Nissi Excavation and Construction, LLC, 43 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Portland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Portland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service | 59 | 4.8★ (1,919) | Corpus Christi, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hydro Ex LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Corpus Christi, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | AAA Digs It, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Rockport, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Gringo Pumping | 53 | 5.0★ (31) | Corpus Christi, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Coyote Excavation & Land Clearing LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Corpus Christi, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Miller Services | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Rockport, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Weekend warrior land management LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Portland | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Nissi Excavation and Construction, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (43) | Corpus Christi, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Everett Construction & Renovation | 49 | 5.0★ (16) | Aransas Pass, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Gonzales Concrete Services | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | Corpus Christi, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 17 best excavating contractors in Portland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Hydro Ex LLC
Based in Corpus Christi, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Rockport, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Corpus Christi, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corpus Christi, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockport, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corpus Christi, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aransas Pass, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corpus Christi, 7 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockport, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Corpus Christi, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 DLW Grading LLC
Based in Corpus Christi, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Corpus Christi, 12 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ingleside, 9 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aransas Pass, 19 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Portland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adkins Coastal Landscaping | 5.0★ (8) | In Portland |
| Aire Serv of Portland, TX | 5.0★ (7) | In Portland |
| Associated Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Axis Landworks | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Bayfront Exteriors | In Portland | |
| BELLY DUMP, END DUMP, TANDEM SERVICES- CORPUS CHRISTI | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Champion concrete | In Portland | |
| Dear Property Solutions | In Portland | |
| Elevated Excavation L.L.C. | 9 mi | |
| F&R Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Portland |
| G6 Excavating, LLC | 11 mi | |
| Gulfcoast General Contracting & Construction Services | 7 mi | |
| Land Clearing Services | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Land Clearing Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Ledet Lawn Service llc | 5.0★ (22) | In Portland |
| LRT Lawn Care & Landscaping | 5.0★ (4) | In Portland |
| P C Trenching LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Palmera Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Portland Landscaping | 5.0★ (5) | In Portland |
| Wombat Excavation | 9 mi |
How we ranked Portland excavating contractors
We scored 17 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Portland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Portland, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,919 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hydro Ex LLC (#2) and AAA Digs It, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 17 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Portland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 excavating contractors serving Portland, TX. 1 of them is based in Portland; 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 Portland are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Portland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#1), Hydro Ex LLC (#2) and Gringo Pumping (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Portland work on weekends?
12 of 17 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#1), Hydro Ex LLC (#2) and AAA Digs It, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Portland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated excavating contractors in Portland is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service has the most, 1,919 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 Portland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portland 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 Portland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 excavating contractors serving Portland.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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