58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Bel Air, MD (2026)
45 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in South Bel Air: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 South Bel Air excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Bel Air at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (549) | Bel Air, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (4,075) | Baltimore, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (752) | Towson, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | JMK and Sons Services LLC | 54 | 4.3★ (35) | Bel Air North, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (614) | Dundalk, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cerny Enterprises, LLC | 53 | 4.3★ (4) | Aberdeen, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | American Septic & Backhoe Service | 53 | 4.9★ (33) | Aberdeen, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Triple C Complete Construction Services | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Bowleys Quarters, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Grace Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | White Marsh, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Comer Construction, Inc. | 52 | 3.9★ (21) | Bel Air North, 4 mi away | — | — |
The 45 best excavating contractors in South Bel Air, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Baltimore, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,075 Google reviews, the most in South Bel Air.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 752 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 614 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowleys Quarters, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 White Marsh, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bel Air
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Joppatowne, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Site Services
Based in Bel Air, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Aberdeen, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 G.R.D services
Based in Havre de Grace, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 S.K. Services
Based in Bel Air South, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowleys Quarters, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middle River, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Hampstead, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Edgewood, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 EEC Excavation
Based in Dundalk, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 45 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Shoreline Sewer and Water | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Donald Excavating Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Monumental Paving & Excavating, Inc. | 47 | 3.6★ (19) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Boggs Excavating | 47 | 4.4★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Tri-County Unlimited | 47 | 3.7★ (67) | 3 mi |
| 31 | L H Zinkhan & Sons | 47 | 4.4★ (9) | 8 mi |
| 32 | C.D. Thomas Company, Inc. | 46 | 4.4★ (28) | 12 mi |
| 33 | The Baltimore Excavating Company | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 34 | B.E. Contracting | 46 | 4.5★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Exterior Impressions Design & Build | 45 | 4.8★ (10) | 7 mi |
| 36 | MB Masonry Concrete | 45 | 4.8★ (44) | 24 mi |
| 37 | DXI Construction, Inc | 45 | 4.0★ (32) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Dundee Farm LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (17) | 12 mi |
| 39 | Koziol Landscaping LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (33) | 25 mi |
| 40 | Bowen & Kron Enterprises Inc | 44 | 4.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 41 | McCullough Services LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (37) | 24 mi |
| 42 | R. T. Price Excavating & Paving LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 43 | Gray & Son, Inc | 42 | 3.8★ (54) | 17 mi |
| 44 | Hidden Ridge Contracting | 41 | 4.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 45 | K & K Adams Inc | 39 | 2.7★ (6) | 23 mi |
Also serving South Bel Air
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C Brown Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| C. A. Grimmel | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Chip Depot LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Dave's Trucking, LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dennis Bosley Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Earthscape Excavating | 3 mi | |
| Griffin Plumbing & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Howell Edward P Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| J.E. Myers, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| James C Wilson Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Manor Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Maryland Septic Services | 5 mi | |
| Mc New Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Mini Excavation Services Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Pinnacle Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Priztine Property Management | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Quality Excavation & Land Services | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Russell Valley Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (28) | In South Bel Air |
| Shahan Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In South Bel Air |
| Superior Earth Works, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked South Bel Air excavating contractors
We scored 45 South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Bel Air?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Bel Air, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 549 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 45 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Bel Air?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 excavating contractors serving South Bel Air, MD. 1 of them is based in South Bel Air; 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 South Bel Air are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in South Bel Air post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Bel Air work on weekends?
23 of 45 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Bel Air excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated excavating contractors in South Bel Air is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,075 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 South Bel Air count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Bel Air 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 South Bel Air
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 excavating contractors serving South Bel Air.
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