59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Riverton, UT (2026)
134 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Riverton: Stott Plumbing & Excavating, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Copper Rock Infrastructure, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 134.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 134 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
134 Riverton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 134 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in West Jordan ranking. See Excavating contractors in West Jordan
Top 10 excavating contractors in Riverton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stott Plumbing & Excavating | 59 | 4.8★ (1,071) | Salt Lake City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Copper Rock Infrastructure | 59 | 4.8★ (21) | South Jordan, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,251) | Midvale, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 58 | 5.0★ (327) | Sandy, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Go Pave Utah | 58 | 5.0★ (912) | South Salt Lake, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,341) | Salt Lake City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | True Grit Hauling llc | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Grantsville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 801 Equipment Rentals | 57 | 5.0★ (39) | Sandy, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Salt Lake Excavating, Inc | 56 | 4.6★ (17) | Draper, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Towers Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 56 | 4.7★ (456) | Murray, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 134 best excavating contractors in Riverton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in South Jordan, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midvale, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,251 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Go Pave Utah
Based in South Salt Lake, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 912 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,341 Google reviews, the most in Riverton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grantsville, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Draper, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murray, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 456 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Taylorsville, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 South Jordan, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearns, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 470 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Provo, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,249 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 291 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Valley City, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Jones Excavating
Based in West Jordan, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alpine, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Bluffdale, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Excel Excavation
Based in Bluffdale, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Riverton excavating contractors
We scored 134 Riverton 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 Riverton 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 Riverton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Riverton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Riverton, UT is Stott Plumbing & Excavating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,071 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Copper Rock Infrastructure (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 134 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Riverton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 134 excavating contractors serving Riverton, UT. 1 of them is based in Riverton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Riverton are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Riverton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stott Plumbing & Excavating (#1), Copper Rock Infrastructure (#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 Riverton work on weekends?
51 of 134 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stott Plumbing & Excavating (#1), Copper Rock Infrastructure (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Riverton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 134 rated excavating contractors in Riverton is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,341 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Riverton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Riverton 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 Riverton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 134 excavating contractors serving Riverton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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