59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sun Lakes, AZ (2026)
85 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sun Lakes: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 705 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 #3 of 85.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,305 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
85 Sun Lakes excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 85 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sun Lakes at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (705) | Chandler, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Desert Pioneer Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (57) | Chandler, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (874) | Tempe, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | TopDog Heavy Equipment Parts | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Chandler, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,305) | Phoenix, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | AS Specialty Services LLC | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Chandler, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (678) | Mesa, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Kennard Excavating, LLC | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Avondale, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Excavation Ops., LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Anthem, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (231) | Gilbert, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 85 best excavating contractors in Sun Lakes, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chandler, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tempe, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 874 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chandler, 4 mi away
58/100CR 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 Phoenix, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,305 Google reviews, the most in Sun Lakes.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chandler, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mesa, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 678 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avondale, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anthem, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilbert, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queen Creek, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsdale, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Queen Creek, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mesa, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilbert, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chandler, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Just Rodeo LLC
Based in Scottsdale, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 AIMS Companies
Based in Phoenix, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mesa, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queen Creek, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tempe Junction, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 PDI Construction
Based in Phoenix, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa Grande, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phoenix, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 30 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 85 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Sun Lakes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Action Excavating Service, Inc | In Sun Lakes | |
| AGUILAS LLC | In Sun Lakes | |
| At Last Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Bulliner Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| CD Services Excavating & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Circle B Grading & Hauling | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Concrete Repair Chandler TLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sun Lakes |
| Curb Guys AZ | 4.7★ (39) | In Sun Lakes |
| Dirt FX | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Elite AZ Contracting | In Sun Lakes | |
| Lang Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Manivo | 5.0★ (4) | In Sun Lakes |
| Mist & Heatwave | 5.0★ (2) | In Sun Lakes |
| Mountainside Materials | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Olympic Construction LLC | In Sun Lakes | |
| Optimum Operation and Services LLC | In Sun Lakes | |
| PCM Kitchen | 5.0★ (12) | In Sun Lakes |
| Suncore Construction and Materials, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Sunwest Underground | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Timber Remodeling & Construction | In Sun Lakes |
How we ranked Sun Lakes excavating contractors
We scored 85 Sun Lakes 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 2, 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 Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sun Lakes?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sun Lakes, AZ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Desert Pioneer Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 85 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sun Lakes?
ContractorsRanked ranks 85 excavating contractors serving Sun Lakes, AZ. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Sun Lakes are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in Sun Lakes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sun Lakes work on weekends?
49 of 85 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Desert Pioneer Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sun Lakes excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 85 rated excavating contractors in Sun Lakes is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,305 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Sun Lakes count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 85 excavating contractors serving Sun Lakes.
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