58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,324 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Laurel, MD (2026)
94 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 Laurel: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,324 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 94.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
94 South Laurel excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 94 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Laurel at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,324) | Jessup, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,242) | Elkridge, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | AR Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (52) | Severna Park, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,074) | Arbutus, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,719) | Washington, D.C., 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (4,075) | Baltimore, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,211) | Bethesda, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (956) | Ellicott City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,061) | Rockville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,116) | McLean, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 94 best excavating contractors in South Laurel, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elkridge, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,242 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Severna Park, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arbutus, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,074 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,075 Google reviews, the most in South Laurel.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 956 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Annapolis, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Greater Upper Marlboro, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 463 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Sandco LLC
Based in West Elkridge, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 542 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 J R Johnson Inc
Based in Bowie, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Bowie, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Severn, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Got Paving
Based in Severn, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 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 94 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Laurel
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 |
|---|---|---|
| aceverestexcavation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Aleya Construction Group, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In South Laurel |
| AR Construction Company | In South Laurel | |
| Bobcat Service By Line State | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| D L Miller Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Delco Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In South Laurel |
| Dreams Innovations, LLC | In South Laurel | |
| Graceline Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In South Laurel |
| HoeMasters Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Key Way Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In South Laurel |
| Orbit Construction Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Pro Builder Contracting LLC | In South Laurel | |
| Saco Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Terrell Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Thompson Excavating & Landscapes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Transformation Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Wills Trucking & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Wm. C. Crosby Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Yard Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Yellow Traffic control LLC | 4.0★ (1) | In South Laurel |
How we ranked South Laurel excavating contractors
We scored 94 South Laurel 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 Laurel 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 Laurel: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Laurel?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Laurel, MD is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,324 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AR Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 94 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Laurel?
ContractorsRanked ranks 94 excavating contractors serving South Laurel, MD. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in South Laurel are open 24/7?
29 ranked excavating contractors in South Laurel post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AR Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Laurel work on weekends?
47 of 94 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and AR Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Laurel excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 94 rated excavating contractors in South Laurel is 4.8★, with a median of 19 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,075 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Laurel count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Laurel 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 Laurel
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 94 excavating contractors serving South Laurel.
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