60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 874 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Tempe, AZ (2026)
133 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Tempe: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 874 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 133.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,756 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 133 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
133 Tempe excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 73 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 133 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Tempe at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (874) | Tempe | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,305) | Phoenix, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Desert Pioneer Plumbing | 59 | 5.0★ (57) | Chandler, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Southwest Demolition & Grading Scottsdale | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Scottsdale, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (705) | Chandler, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,756) | Glendale, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (678) | Mesa, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Copper State Demo And Junk Removal | 56 | 5.0★ (43) | Phoenix, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | TopDog Heavy Equipment Parts | 56 | 5.0★ (40) | Chandler, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (231) | Gilbert, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 133 best excavating contractors in Tempe, 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 Phoenix, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,305 Google reviews.
Based in Chandler, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Scottsdale, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chandler, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 705 Google reviews.
Based in Glendale, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,756 Google reviews, the most in Tempe.
Based in Mesa, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 678 Google reviews.
Based in Phoenix, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chandler, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gilbert, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based in Mesa, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Scottsdale, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 520 Google reviews.
Based in Avondale, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Anthem, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#15 AIMS Companies
Based in Phoenix, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Phoenix, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gilbert, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Scottsdale, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chandler, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#20 Valley Trenching
Based in Tempe
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Apache Junction, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Glendale, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tempe
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Mesa, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Queen Creek, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 133 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Tempe
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfson & Peterson Construction | 3.0★ (6) | In Tempe |
| Alston Construction | 3.3★ (3) | In Tempe |
| Bolco Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Tempe |
| C Ramos cabinetry and construction LLC. | 4.8★ (17) | In Tempe |
| Copper Basin Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In Tempe |
| CORE Construction | 4.5★ (8) | In Tempe |
| Cuauhtli Construction LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Tempe |
| Denmark Specialty Construction | 3.9★ (7) | In Tempe |
| Glide Door Experts LLc | 5.0★ (24) | In Tempe |
| KDC Construction | 3.1★ (7) | In Tempe |
| LB Closets | 4.9★ (208) | In Tempe |
| MFCP - Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc. Tempe, AZ - ParkerStore | 4.0★ (4) | In Tempe |
| Ocotillo Construction Company Inc. | 5.0★ (8) | In Tempe |
| Ocotillo Joe | 4.6★ (27) | In Tempe |
| PCL Construction, Inc. | 3.3★ (19) | In Tempe |
| Tempe HVAC Pros | 5.0★ (48) | In Tempe |
| Thermo S Insulation of Tempe | 5.0★ (43) | In Tempe |
| Total Construction Services | 3.0★ (4) | In Tempe |
| True Craft Roofing | 5.0★ (9) | In Tempe |
| Valley Of The Sun General Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Tempe |
How we ranked Tempe excavating contractors
We scored 133 Tempe 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 Tempe 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 Tempe: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Tempe?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Tempe, AZ is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 874 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Desert Pioneer Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 133 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Tempe?
ContractorsRanked ranks 133 excavating contractors serving Tempe, AZ. 4 of them are based in Tempe; 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 Tempe are open 24/7?
32 ranked excavating contractors in Tempe post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Southwest Demolition & Grading Scottsdale (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Tempe work on weekends?
73 of 133 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 48 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Desert Pioneer Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tempe excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 133 rated excavating contractors in Tempe is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,756 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 Tempe count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Tempe 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 Tempe
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 133 excavating contractors serving Tempe.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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