59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sandy, OR (2026)
130 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sandy: Heavy Otter, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PDX Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 130.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,190 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 130 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
130 Sandy excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 64 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 130 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sandy at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heavy Otter | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Sandy | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | PDX Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Sandy | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dig It Construction & Excavating LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Sandy | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | FastTrack Excavation Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (40) | Portland, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | PDXcavation - Excavation and Sewer Line Repairs | 57 | 4.9★ (32) | Portland, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bond Precision Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Damascus, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,190) | Portland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (367) | Gresham, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Catman Excavation, INC. | 55 | 4.0★ (8) | Gresham, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Cascade Tractor Service | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Sandy | Sat · Sun | — |
The 130 best excavating contractors in Sandy, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sandy
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Portland, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Damascus, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Portland, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,190 Google reviews, the most in Sandy.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gresham, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 367 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gresham, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Sandy
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 DCX LLC
Based in Gresham, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon City, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Damascus, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Vancouver, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Gresham, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Canby, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukie, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 JB Excavation
Based in Sandy
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camas, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon City, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 503 Excavation
Based in Gresham, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Portland, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 130 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Sandy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMA Construction Enterprises | 5.0★ (10) | In Sandy |
| Angel's General Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Sandy |
| AP McMahon Sewer & Excavation | In Sandy | |
| Blizzard Brothers LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sandy |
| Bruce Johnson Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Dunham Construction and Development LLC | In Sandy | |
| Dunham Construction LLC | In Sandy | |
| Elite Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Sandy |
| Elkhorn Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Sandy |
| McGuffey Excavation & Construction, Inc. | In Sandy | |
| NW Premier Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Sandy |
| Ray Rennie Excavating | In Sandy | |
| Reliable HVAC of Sandy | 5.0★ (13) | In Sandy |
| S&S Exteriors | 5.0★ (10) | In Sandy |
| Septic Solutions | In Sandy | |
| Tim Austin LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sandy |
| Timber Technologies LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Sandy |
| Timberline Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sandy |
| Tom Marick Excavation | In Sandy | |
| Turin Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sandy |
How we ranked Sandy excavating contractors
We scored 130 Sandy 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 Sandy 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 Sandy: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sandy?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sandy, OR is Heavy Otter with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. PDX Excavating (#2) and Dig It Construction & Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 130 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sandy?
ContractorsRanked ranks 130 excavating contractors serving Sandy, OR. 7 of them are based in Sandy; 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 Sandy are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Sandy post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Heavy Otter (#1), PDX Excavating (#2) and FastTrack Excavation Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sandy work on weekends?
64 of 130 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Heavy Otter (#1), PDX Excavating (#2) and Dig It Construction & Excavating LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sandy excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 130 rated excavating contractors in Sandy is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,190 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 Sandy count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sandy 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 Sandy
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 130 excavating contractors serving Sandy.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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