58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Syracuse, UT (2026)
90 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Syracuse: JMB Earthworks, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 62 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 90.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 90 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
90 Syracuse excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 90 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Syracuse at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JMB Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (62) | Pleasant View, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (646) | Ogden, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dig Daddy Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Clinton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rare Breed Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 56 | 4.9★ (1,072) | Bountiful, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | High Country Excavation Inc | 56 | 4.3★ (6) | Hooper, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Pipe Pros Utah | 56 | 5.0★ (238) | Farmington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | All Wood's Tree Service Davis County | 56 | 5.0★ (100) | Layton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,341) | Salt Lake City, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | JS Landscaping & Sprinkler Repair LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (157) | Roy, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | AccuRite Excavation & Hauling, Inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (49) | Ogden, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 90 best excavating contractors in Syracuse, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ogden, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 646 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Bountiful, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,072 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hooper, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Farmington, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Layton, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,341 Google reviews, the most in Syracuse.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roy, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ogden, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Helpers, LLC
Based in Farr West, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farr West, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 TrampolineHoles
Based in Salt Lake City, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kaysville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Haven, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centerville, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Layton, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ogden, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Weber, 6 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 Ogden, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearfield, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 RJT Excavating
Based in Layton, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 90 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Syracuse
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Flow Co | In Syracuse | |
| CEARLEY SWPPP | In Syracuse | |
| CTDavis Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Elite Landscapes UT | 5.0★ (36) | In Syracuse |
| Elk Peak Construction | In Syracuse | |
| Final Grade Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Haslam Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Hexabear Custom Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Johnson Excavating & Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | In Syracuse |
| MDI Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Montgomery Excavation and Utility | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Syracuse City HVAC Star | 5.0★ (1) | In Syracuse |
| Thom Summers and Sons Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| TJ Welding Fabrication LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Syracuse |
| Top Notch Remodeling Corp | 5.0★ (1) | In Syracuse |
| Triple Praise Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Vector Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Syracuse |
| Vision Electric | 5.0★ (77) | In Syracuse |
| Waters Construction, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Weston Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Syracuse excavating contractors
We scored 90 Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Syracuse?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Syracuse, UT is JMB Earthworks with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Dig Daddy Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 90 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Syracuse?
ContractorsRanked ranks 90 excavating contractors serving Syracuse, UT. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Syracuse are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Syracuse post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JMB Earthworks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Dig Daddy Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Syracuse work on weekends?
37 of 90 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JMB Earthworks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Dig Daddy Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Syracuse excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 90 rated excavating contractors in Syracuse is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,341 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Syracuse count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Syracuse 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 Syracuse
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 excavating contractors serving Syracuse.
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