61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saint Helens, OR (2026)
112 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Saint Helens: Dust Devil Excavation, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): OAC Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,190 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 112 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
112 Saint Helens excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 112 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint Helens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dust Devil Excavation | 61 | 5.0★ (28) | Saint Helens | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | OAC Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Ridgefield, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dirty Works Excavating and Demolition | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Saint Helens | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Emeritec Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (38) | Vancouver, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JHBar | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Saint Helens | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pacific Plumbing & Drain Services | 56 | 4.9★ (1,087) | Vancouver, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Legacy Plumbing & Excavation | 56 | 4.8★ (187) | Vancouver, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Cross Excavating llc | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Battle Ground, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (742) | Vancouver, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,190) | Portland, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 112 best excavating contractors in Saint Helens, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ridgefield, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Helens
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#4 Emeritec Inc
Based in Vancouver, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 JHBar
Based in Saint Helens
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,087 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 742 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,190 Google reviews, the most in Saint Helens.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Woodland, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kelso, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 369 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Dozer Days
Based in Ridgefield, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 534 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Barberton, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 Track Works
Based in Woodland, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 360 Dirt Works
Based in Battle Ground, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Saint Helens
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 112 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Saint Helens
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage JC Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Saint Helens |
| BISCONER EXCAVATING LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Brian's Logging and Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Cofer Trucking & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| D&F Drains, Sewers and More | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Desmond & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Environmental Restoration, LLC | In Saint Helens | |
| F.R.Y. EARTHWORKS INC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Halme Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Hollenbach & Hurd, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| HorizonsNW Excavating & Septic | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| KP Transport and Excavation Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| KT Landworks | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Louie Family Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Saint Helens |
| North Cascade Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| On Point Paving | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Paragon Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Reed's Concrete & Excavation, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Saint Helens |
| TS Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Valley Excavating of Vancouver | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Saint Helens excavating contractors
We scored 112 Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint Helens?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint Helens, OR is Dust Devil Excavation with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. OAC Construction (#2) and Dirty Works Excavating and Demolition (#3) follow. We ranked 112 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saint Helens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 112 excavating contractors serving Saint Helens, OR. 5 of them are based in Saint Helens; 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 Saint Helens are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Saint Helens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dust Devil Excavation (#1), OAC Construction (#2) and Dirty Works Excavating and Demolition (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Helens work on weekends?
45 of 112 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dust Devil Excavation (#1), OAC Construction (#2) and Dirty Works Excavating and Demolition (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saint Helens excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 112 rated excavating contractors in Saint Helens is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,190 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Saint Helens count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Helens 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 Saint Helens
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 excavating contractors serving Saint Helens.
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