57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Royal Oak, MI (2026)
152 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Royal Oak: Bison Plumbing, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 152.
- 32
Most-reviewed: Lenox Plumbing, LLC, 2,800 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 152 ranked; ranked #32.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
152 Royal Oak excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 91 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 152 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Royal Oak at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bison Plumbing | 57 | 4.9★ (2,734) | Warren, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Hamtramck, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | TNT Plumbing | 57 | 4.4★ (913) | Detroit, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain | 56 | 4.9★ (292) | Warren, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 56 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.6★ (1,269) | Detroit, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (375) | Farmington Hills, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, | 55 | 5.0★ (76) | Clinton Township, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.5★ (1,598) | Livonia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DEMOLITION MAN | 55 | 4.9★ (192) | Roseville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 152 best excavating contractors in Royal Oak, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hamtramck, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
#3 TNT Plumbing
Based in Detroit, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Warren, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Fraser, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Detroit, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Farmington Hills, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Clinton Township, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Livonia, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 DEMOLITION MAN
Based in Roseville, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Royal Oak
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Drain Detectives
Based in Fraser, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Dearborn Heights, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 S&J Plumbing
Based in Fraser, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Birmingham, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 New Baltimore, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Oak Park, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Dearborn, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 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
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Pro V LLC
Based in Dearborn, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 152 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Royal Oak
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3N1 Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Royal Oak |
| All Pointes Cabinet Refinishing | 5.0★ (1) | In Royal Oak |
| C B Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Cavalier Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Detroit Renewal Capital Construction | In Royal Oak | |
| DeWitt Home Services | 5.0★ (12) | In Royal Oak |
| Elliott Custom Builders | In Royal Oak | |
| Ellison Painting Epoxy Flooring - Royal Oak | In Royal Oak | |
| Great Lakes Bathrooms | 5.0★ (2) | In Royal Oak |
| JEC Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Royal Oak |
| LANDMARKER CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lucas Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lucia Landscaping LLC | In Royal Oak | |
| McComb Contracting LLC | In Royal Oak | |
| Michigan Mold Team | 4.7★ (10) | In Royal Oak |
| MK Design and Build | 5.0★ (5) | In Royal Oak |
| Oakland Corridor Partners | In Royal Oak | |
| Pure Energy Roofing of Royal Oak | 5.0★ (9) | In Royal Oak |
| Serene Comfort Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration | 4.0★ (1) | In Royal Oak |
| Superior Construction Group LLC | In Royal Oak |
How we ranked Royal Oak excavating contractors
We scored 152 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Royal Oak?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Royal Oak, MI is Bison Plumbing with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2) and TNT Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 152 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Royal Oak?
ContractorsRanked ranks 152 excavating contractors serving Royal Oak, MI. 1 of them is based in Royal Oak; 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 Royal Oak are open 24/7?
28 ranked excavating contractors in Royal Oak post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2), TNT Plumbing (#3) and H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Royal Oak work on weekends?
91 of 152 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bison Plumbing (#1), Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#2) and TNT Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Royal Oak excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 152 rated excavating contractors in Royal Oak is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Lenox Plumbing, LLC has the most, 2,800 reviews, and ranks #32. 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 Royal Oak count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 152 excavating contractors serving Royal Oak.
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