61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews, the most in Tacoma.
Best Excavating Contractors in Tacoma, WA (2026)
167 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Tacoma: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Genesis Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 167.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Drain-Pro Inc. - Washington, 218 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 167 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
167 Tacoma excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 167 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Tacoma at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.7★ (1,168) | Tacoma | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Genesis Excavating | 60 | 4.6★ (23) | Tacoma | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Badger Excavation | 59 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Silverdale, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | R & D Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (70) | Tacoma | Evenings | — |
| 6 | SV Excavation & Demolition LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (53) | Auburn, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Franky's Excavation LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (95) | Puyallup, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Schmidt Dirt Works LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Covington, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (166) | Gig Harbor, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Greentree Dozing | 56 | 4.8★ (26) | Vashon, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 167 best excavating contractors in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Parkwood, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Silverdale, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Auburn, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Covington, 8 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 Gig Harbor, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
#10 Greentree Dozing
Based in Vashon, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#11 PNW Excavation
Based in Tacoma
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
#12 Sunco Excavation
Based in Milton, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vashon, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Port Orchard, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based in Tacoma
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based in Parkwood, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bremerton, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Artondale, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Edgewood, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lakewood, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Midland, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 167 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Tacoma
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A2Z Painting and Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Tacoma |
| Dbi Fencing & Decking | 3.7★ (3) | In Tacoma |
| Delight Decking | 4.9★ (42) | In Tacoma |
| Dreadnought services | 5.0★ (12) | In Tacoma |
| EddyLine Carpentry and Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Tacoma |
| Elvanta HVAC Repair Tacoma | 5.0★ (7) | In Tacoma |
| Herringshaw Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Tacoma |
| HSP ADU Builders | 5.0★ (8) | In Tacoma |
| KAW Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Tacoma |
| Massey Remodel + Design | 5.0★ (22) | In Tacoma |
| MR Garage Conversion | 5.0★ (4) | In Tacoma |
| Nadir HVAC Repair Tacoma | 5.0★ (3) | In Tacoma |
| Pacific Civil & Infrastructure | 5.0★ (4) | In Tacoma |
| Pacific Dust Control | 5.0★ (3) | In Tacoma |
| SEB Incorporated | 1.0★ (2) | In Tacoma |
| Square peg construction | 4.0★ (4) | In Tacoma |
| Tacoma City Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Tacoma |
| Tacoma HVAC Repair Service | 4.6★ (5) | In Tacoma |
| Tacoma Public Works Department | 3.0★ (5) | In Tacoma |
| Vaughn Bay Construction | 2.3★ (6) | In Tacoma |
How we ranked Tacoma excavating contractors
We scored 167 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Tacoma?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tacoma, WA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Genesis Excavating (#2) and Badger Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 167 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Tacoma?
ContractorsRanked ranks 167 excavating contractors serving Tacoma, WA. 9 of them are based in Tacoma; 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 Tacoma are open 24/7?
27 ranked excavating contractors in Tacoma post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Genesis Excavating (#2) and SV Excavation & Demolition LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Tacoma work on weekends?
77 of 167 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 48 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Genesis Excavating (#2) and Badger Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tacoma excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 167 rated excavating contractors in Tacoma is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,168 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Tacoma count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tacoma 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 Tacoma
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 167 excavating contractors serving Tacoma.
- November 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.
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