Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 708 Google reviews, the most in Tucson Estates.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Tucson Estates: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 708 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roughout Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Pioneer Plumbing, 254 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 36 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #7.
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36 Tucson Estates excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 59 | 4.7★ (708) | Tucson, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roughout Excavation LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Vail, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | DrainMasters Plumbing & Drain Service | 56 | 4.8★ (137) | Tucson, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | MR. Precision Grading & Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Drexel Heights, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Octopus hauling and junk removal | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Catalina Foothills, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | BJ Drilling Company Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Tucson, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Pioneer Plumbing | 54 | 4.6★ (254) | Tucson, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Team Fishel | 54 | 4.2★ (15) | Tucson, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Desert Sky Excavating | 53 | 4.6★ (26) | Tucson, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | JD Cherry Contractors & Engineers LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Avra Valley, 5 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 708 Google reviews, the most in Tucson Estates.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vail, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Drexel Heights, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Catalina Foothills, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Tucson, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 254 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avra Valley, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Drexel Heights, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casas Adobes, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Casas Adobes, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Tucson, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Catalina, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tucson, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 36 Tucson Estates 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 Tucson Estates 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 |