59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews, the most in University Place.
Best Excavating Contractors in University Place, WA (2026)
159 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in University Place: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Genesis Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 159.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 944 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 159 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
159 University Place excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 74 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 159 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in University Place at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (1,168) | Tacoma, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Genesis Excavating | 59 | 4.6★ (23) | Tacoma, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Badger Excavation | 58 | 4.9★ (129) | Parkwood, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Fairway Hydroseed Excavation and Landscape | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Silverdale, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (166) | Gig Harbor, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | SV Excavation & Demolition LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (53) | Auburn, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Franky's Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (95) | Puyallup, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | County Line Construction & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Vashon, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Straight Up Excavation and Drainage | 56 | 4.9★ (34) | Port Orchard, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | R & D Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (70) | Tacoma, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 159 best excavating contractors in University Place, 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, 3 mi away
59/100CR 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, 18 mi away
58/100CR 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, 10 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 in Gig Harbor, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
57/100CR 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, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Vashon, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#11 Greentree Dozing
Based in Vashon, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bremerton, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Covington, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#14 PNW Excavation
Based in Tacoma, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Olympia, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 944 Google reviews.
#16 Sunco Excavation
Based in Milton, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tacoma, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based in Parkwood, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Puyallup, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based in Gig Harbor, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lakewood, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#24 Exact Excavation
Based in Lacey, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Bonney Lake, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 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 159 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving University Place
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Lamps Construction | In University Place | |
| A Plus Demolition & Excavation | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Advanced Garage Door Of Tacoma | 5.0★ (43) | In University Place |
| Aviora HVAC Repair University Place | 5.0★ (7) | In University Place |
| Clean University Place Gutter Repair | In University Place | |
| Dirt Works Specialist | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| DRG Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Gig Harbor Rico's Landscape NW LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Kevin Bergin Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| M.C. Dirtworks LLC | In University Place | |
| McCartney Industries, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Moses Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Mossy HVAC Repair Tacoma | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Pacific Northwest Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Re-New Excavation and Restoration LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Steadfast construction | In University Place | |
| Straight Edge Asphalt & Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Techno Metal Post Evergreen | 5.0★ (6) | In University Place |
| Walch Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Washington Electrical | In University Place |
How we ranked University Place excavating contractors
We scored 159 University Place 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 University Place 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 University Place: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in University Place?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in University Place, WA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,168 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Genesis Excavating (#2) and Badger Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 159 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in University Place?
ContractorsRanked ranks 159 excavating contractors serving University Place, WA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in University Place are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in University Place post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Genesis Excavating (#2) 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 University Place work on weekends?
74 of 159 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 46 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 University Place excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 159 rated excavating contractors in University Place is 4.9★, with a median of 11 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 University Place count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the University Place 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 University Place
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 159 excavating contractors serving University Place.
- November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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