67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and its claimed profile: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, a claimed profile.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Pasadena, CA (2026)
78 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 Pasadena: Green Integrations and Management Inc., CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,128 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 South Pasadena excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 78 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Pasadena at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Integrations and Management Inc. | 67 | 5.0★ (100) | Los Angeles, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,128) | Alhambra, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (736) | Pasadena, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (682) | Glendale, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (556) | Burbank, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (417) | Commerce, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (940) | Los Angeles, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | DuoFlo Rooter and Plumbing Services Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Los Angeles, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Excavating Contractor Los Angeles | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Los Angeles, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (860) | Inglewood, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 78 best excavating contractors in South Pasadena, 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 Alhambra, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,128 Google reviews, the most in South Pasadena.
Based in Pasadena, 2 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 736 Google reviews.
Based in Glendale, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 682 Google reviews.
Based in Burbank, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 556 Google reviews.
Based in Commerce, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 940 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Inglewood, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 860 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 456 Google reviews.
Based in Burbank, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Rowland Heights, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based in San Fernando, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 572 Google reviews.
Based in Hemet, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Fullerton, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 436 Google reviews.
Based in Diamond Bar, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews.
Based in Long Beach, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based in Westminster, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews.
Based in Carson, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 527 Google reviews.
Based in La Crescenta-Montrose, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Anaheim, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Santa Clarita, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews.
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 78 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Pasadena
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 South Pasadena excavating contractors
We scored 78 South Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Pasadena?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Pasadena, CA is Green Integrations and Management Inc. with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 78 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Pasadena?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 excavating contractors serving South Pasadena, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in South Pasadena are open 24/7?
28 ranked excavating contractors in South Pasadena post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Pasadena work on weekends?
49 of 78 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Green Integrations and Management Inc. (#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 Pasadena excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 78 rated excavating contractors in South Pasadena is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,128 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 Pasadena count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Pasadena 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 Pasadena
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 excavating contractors serving South Pasadena.
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