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Best Excavating Contractors in Rochester, MI (2026)

122 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rochester: Mansour's Innovations, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): H2O Plumbing and Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 122.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Bison Plumbing, 2,734 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 122 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

122 Rochester excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 71 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 122 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Rochester at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Rochester at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mansour's Innovations644.9★ (81)Auburn Hills, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2H2O Plumbing and Sewer554.9★ (390)Fraser, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Bison Plumbing554.9★ (2,734)Warren, 14 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Stump Demolition and Land Clearing554.9★ (48)Birmingham, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo,555.0★ (76)Clinton Township, 16 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.6★ (238)Sterling Heights, 7 mi away24/7—
7Steve's Waterworks Plumbing554.7★ (644)Milford, 15 mi away24/7—
8AC Property Maintenance545.0★ (8)Auburn Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Backyard Rehab and Property Maintenance LLC544.9★ (57)Saint Clair Shores, 3 mi away24/7—
10H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain544.9★ (292)Warren, 16 mi away24/7—

The 122 best excavating contractors in Rochester, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Bison Plumbing

    Based in Warren, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.

    • 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    25780 Ryan Rd, Warren, MI 48091
    View profile for Bison Plumbing(586) 754-4281

  8. #8 AC Property Maintenance

    Based in Auburn Hills, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    4240 N Atlantic Blvd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
    View profile for AC Property Maintenance(947) 414-9676

  14. #14 DEMOLITION MAN

    Based in Roseville, 15 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    29320 Utica Rd, Roseville, MI 48066
    View profile for DEMOLITION MAN(586) 943-6373

  15. #15 S&J Plumbing

    Based in Fraser, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 6 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    33757 Groesbeck Hwy, Fraser, MI 48026
    View profile for S&J Plumbing(586) 758-6237

  20. #20 Ready Dig Excavation

    Based in Roseville, 15 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28440 Groesbeck Hwy, Roseville, MI 48066
    View profile for Ready Dig Excavation(586) 533-7225

  21. #21 Superior Excavating

    Based in Auburn Hills, 6 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 2.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2420 Auburn Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
    View profile for Superior Excavating(248) 853-7075

  25. #25 Rhino Earthwork

    Based in Auburn Hills, 6 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Rhino Earthwork(248) 214-7348

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 122 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Rochester, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Nelson Haines Plumbing and Drain Cleaning524.7★ (119)14 mi
27D'Sano Concrete525.0★ (36)4 mi
28F & M Excavating524.1★ (18)3 mi
29Detroit Sewer Jetting Inc.524.9★ (44)11 mi
30Liora Works525.0★ (3)6 mi
31SB Outdoor Solutions524.7★ (12)20 mi
32Paint Creek Landscaping Contractors525.0★ (5)9 mi
33Reeves Grading Inc524.0★ (4)6 mi
34Southside brush control525.0★ (4)21 mi
35ML Chartier Inc513.6★ (21)23 mi
36The Rochester Hills Excavating Company515.0★ (4)3 mi
37D'Angelo Brothers Utilities514.2★ (41)20 mi
38Sunscot Excavating503.3★ (6)17 mi
39G A Slade Excavating505.0★ (3)12 mi
40Myre’s Drains and Excavating LLC505.0★ (44)16 mi
41Bricco Excavating Office503.9★ (11)16 mi
42Dean Marine & Excavating Inc504.2★ (6)15 mi
43Down and Dirty Sewer LLC504.9★ (79)24 mi
44Quest Field Services505.0★ (3)13 mi
45Allied Septic & Excavation504.6★ (34)4 mi
46Davesebring505.0★ (4)15 mi
47Stronghold Grading LLC505.0★ (6)18 mi
48Huron Pointe Excavating504.0★ (41)14 mi
49Anderson Excavating Inc494.4★ (18)15 mi
50Pro V LLC494.6★ (19)25 mi

Also serving Rochester

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Rochester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
310 Group3.0★ (2)16 mi
C B Inc5.0★ (2)9 mi
Cavalier Excavating5.0★ (2)15 mi
Ellison Painting Epoxy Flooring - Rochester HillsIn Rochester
Famiglia Contracting LLC5.0★ (1)7 mi
Five Lakes Kitchen and Bath5.0★ (1)In Rochester
J’s excavation5.0★ (2)11 mi
Jamco Groundworks LLCIn Rochester
Kelly Construction Inc.In Rochester
L & M Contracting LLC2.5★ (2)24 mi
Lakepointe Excavating4.0★ (2)18 mi
LANDMARKER CONSTRUCTION5.0★ (2)15 mi
Lucas Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Nuhn Concrete5.0★ (2)16 mi
Patriot land clearing and outdoor services5.0★ (2)21 mi
Paxton Companies Inc5.0★ (1)6 mi
Robinson Excavating5.0★ (2)8 mi
Silverado HomesIn Rochester
Southeast Michigan landscaping and Excavating Services5.0★ (1)9 mi
Troelson Excavating Co5.0★ (1)9 mi

How we ranked Rochester excavating contractors

We scored 122 Rochester 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rochester data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Rochester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Rochester?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rochester, MI is Mansour's Innovations with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and Bison Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 122 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Rochester?

ContractorsRanked ranks 122 excavating contractors serving Rochester, MI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Rochester are open 24/7?

24 ranked excavating contractors in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#2), All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, (#5) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Rochester work on weekends?

71 of 122 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mansour's Innovations (#1), H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and Bison Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Rochester excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 122 rated excavating contractors in Rochester is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Bison Plumbing has the most, 2,734 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Rochester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 122 excavating contractors serving Rochester.

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