60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in San Marcos, TX (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in San Marcos: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of New Braunfels, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 65.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 806 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 San Marcos excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in San Marcos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (413) | San Marcos | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rocky Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (61) | Colorado Springs, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Bad Hog Land Clearing | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | San Marcos | Sat | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of New Braunfels | 57 | 4.9★ (625) | New Braunfels, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Bison Creek Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (37) | San Antonio, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | MVK First Phase Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Lockhart, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (806) | Seguin, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Graham Construction & Land Clearing | 55 | 4.9★ (43) | Lockhart, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Armadillo Excavations & Foundation Repair | 55 | 4.9★ (43) | Lago Vista, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Elevate Excavation and Rock Milling Group | 54 | 5.0★ (23) | Canyon Lake, 18 mi away | — | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in San Marcos, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Colorado Springs, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 New Braunfels, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 625 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Antonio, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockhart, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Seguin, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 806 Google reviews, the most in San Marcos.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockhart, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lago Vista, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lockhart, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kyle, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Anderson Mill, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buda, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alamo Heights, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Braunfels, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seguin, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Austin, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seguin, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leon Valley, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Converse, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
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 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Marcos
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.
How we ranked San Marcos excavating contractors
We scored 65 San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in San Marcos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in San Marcos, TX is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rocky Excavation (#2) and Bad Hog Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in San Marcos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving San Marcos, TX. 6 of them are based in San Marcos; 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 San Marcos are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in San Marcos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of New Braunfels (#4) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in San Marcos work on weekends?
35 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Bad Hog Land Clearing (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of New Braunfels (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do San Marcos excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in San Marcos is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 806 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 San Marcos count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the San Marcos 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 San Marcos
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving San Marcos.
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