61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Vancouver, WA (2026)
221 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Vancouver: Emeritec Inc, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pacific Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 221.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,190 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 221 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
221 Vancouver excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 221 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Vancouver at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emeritec Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (38) | Vancouver | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pacific Plumbing & Drain Services | 61 | 4.9★ (1,087) | Vancouver | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dust Devil Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (28) | Saint Helens, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Legacy Plumbing & Excavation | 60 | 4.8★ (187) | Vancouver | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (742) | Vancouver | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,190) | Portland, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | FastTrack Excavation Inc. | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Portland, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Clog Pro Plumbing & Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (369) | Vancouver | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Proline Plumbing & Sewer - Vancouver | 57 | 4.5★ (534) | Vancouver | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Danshap Landscaping and Excavation inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (68) | Vancouver | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 221 best excavating contractors in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,087 Google reviews.
Based in Saint Helens, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vancouver
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Vancouver
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 742 Google reviews.
Based in Portland, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,190 Google reviews, the most in Vancouver.
Based in Portland, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vancouver
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 369 Google reviews.
Based in Vancouver
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 534 Google reviews.
Based in Vancouver
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Saint Helens, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Portland, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 256 Google reviews.
#13 OAC Construction
Based in Ridgefield, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Portland, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vancouver
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Portland, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Portland, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vancouver
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 267 Google reviews.
#19 PDX Excavating
Based in Sandy, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gresham, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 367 Google reviews.
Based in Portland, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hillsboro, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Vancouver
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Camas, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Battle Ground, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 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 221 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Vancouver
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Commercial | In Vancouver | |
| Avalon Construction | 4.9★ (48) | In Vancouver |
| C.C. Bros. Trucking LLc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Vancouver |
| Cofer Trucking & Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Vancouver |
| D.Wolfe Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Vancouver |
| D&F Drains, Sewers and More | 5.0★ (2) | In Vancouver |
| Desmond & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Vancouver |
| Eastside Paving Inc | In Vancouver | |
| Harris Ranch Contracting | 5.0★ (10) | In Vancouver |
| HME Construction Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Vancouver |
| Luden Estates by Richmond American | 3.5★ (2) | In Vancouver |
| NW THS LLC | 4.9★ (12) | In Vancouver |
| Paragon Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Vancouver |
| Plumbing Systems Solutions, Inc | In Vancouver | |
| R C Northwest Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Vancouver |
| Sealcoat Specialties LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Vancouver |
| Sieler Properties | In Vancouver | |
| StanleyCraft Homes | 5.0★ (20) | In Vancouver |
| TS Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Vancouver |
| Valley Excavating of Vancouver | 5.0★ (1) | In Vancouver |
How we ranked Vancouver excavating contractors
We scored 221 Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Vancouver?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Vancouver, WA is Emeritec Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pacific Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Dust Devil Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 221 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Vancouver?
ContractorsRanked ranks 221 excavating contractors serving Vancouver, WA. 20 of them are based in Vancouver; 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 Vancouver are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Vancouver post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Emeritec Inc (#1), Pacific Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Dust Devil Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Vancouver work on weekends?
93 of 221 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 57 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Emeritec Inc (#1), Pacific Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Dust Devil Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Vancouver excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 221 rated excavating contractors in Vancouver is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,190 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 Vancouver count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Vancouver 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 Vancouver
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 221 excavating contractors serving Vancouver.
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