60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in SeaTac, WA (2026)
194 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in SeaTac: Badger Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SV Excavation & Demolition LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 194.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,168 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 194 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
194 SeaTac excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 96 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 194 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Burien ranking. See Excavating contractors in Burien
Top 10 excavating contractors in SeaTac at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badger Excavation | 60 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | SV Excavation & Demolition LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (53) | Auburn, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Silverdale, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (1,021) | Bellevue, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Straight Up Excavation and Drainage | 57 | 4.9★ (34) | Port Orchard, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Greentree Dozing | 57 | 4.8★ (26) | Vashon, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (1,168) | Tacoma, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Synthetic Artificial Turf - Putting greens, Pavers, Retaining Walls, Ecology block Rockeries, Excavation,Concrete, | 56 | 4.7★ (97) | Burien, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Schmidt Dirt Works LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (18) | Covington, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | WA Underground inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (18) | Bonney Lake, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 194 best excavating contractors in SeaTac, 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.
Based in Auburn, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Silverdale, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bellevue, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,021 Google reviews.
Based in Port Orchard, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vashon, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews, the most in SeaTac.
Based in Burien, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Covington, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bellevue, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vashon, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kent, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#15 Best Plumbing
Based in Seattle, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 787 Google reviews.
Based in City of Sammamish, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based in Puyallup, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Seattle, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews.
Based in Bellevue, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based in Gig Harbor, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
#21 Sunco Excavation
Based in Milton, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Parkwood, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#23 FUTURE DIG LLC
Based in Auburn, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Maple Valley, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based in Bonney Lake, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
How we ranked SeaTac excavating contractors
We scored 194 SeaTac 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 SeaTac 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 SeaTac: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in SeaTac?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in SeaTac, WA is Badger Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2) and Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape (#3) follow. We ranked 194 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in SeaTac are open 24/7?
37 ranked excavating contractors in SeaTac post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4) and Straight Up Excavation and Drainage (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in SeaTac work on weekends?
96 of 194 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 63 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Badger Excavation (#1), SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#2) and Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do SeaTac excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 194 rated excavating contractors in SeaTac is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,168 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 SeaTac count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the SeaTac 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 SeaTac
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 194 excavating contractors serving SeaTac.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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