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Best Excavating Contractors in Washington, D.C., DC (2026)

88 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Washington, D.C.: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 88.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,383 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 88 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

88 Washington, D.C. excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 88 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Washington, D.C. at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Washington, D.C. at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (2,719)Washington, D.C.24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (1,116)McLean, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (1,211)Bethesda, 7 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (571)Arlington, 5 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (1,503)Springfield, 11 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (1,029)Alexandria, 12 mi away24/7—
7Capital Property Works575.0★ (18)California, 13 mi away24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (1,061)Rockville, 15 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (2,383)Dale City, 22 mi away24/7Most reviews
10C. L. Grimes Excavating554.7★ (23)California, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 88 best excavating contractors in Washington, D.C., 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.

  14. #14 Goldin & Stafford

    Based in Washington, D.C.

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2851 V St NE, Washington, DC 20018
    View profile for Goldin & Stafford(202) 882-2600

  15. #15 Demo King

    Based in Centreville, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Demo King(202) 527-4493

  18. #18 Rock Creek Excavation

    Based in Rockville, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11710 Old Georgetown Rd APT 115, Rockville, MD 20852
    View profile for Rock Creek Excavation(301) 675-1701

  25. #25 L&S Dirt Work

    Based in St. Charles, 22 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4560 Crain Hwy #9, White Plains, MD 20695
    View profile for L&S Dirt Work(240) 926-4549

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 88 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Washington, D.C., ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Wr Sewage & Excavation Inc524.3★ (3)8 mi
27Southern Shores Septic & Excavating525.0★ (109)18 mi
28NOVA Ponds514.9★ (156)11 mi
29Creekside Land Management515.0★ (3)11 mi
30Omni Excavators, Inc.512.0★ (6)In Washington, D.C.
31Pinnacle Excavating, Inc514.5★ (19)18 mi
32METRO EARTHWORKS514.2★ (5)14 mi
33Rock Hard Excavating Inc515.0★ (7)18 mi
34Rock Hard Excavating514.9★ (39)6 mi
35Blue Premium Construction515.0★ (25)15 mi
36J R Johnson Inc514.2★ (5)16 mi
37E & G Services LLC504.9★ (7)7 mi
38HiTrend Plumbers & Drain Services of Washington DC505.0★ (6)In Washington, D.C.
39Equipment Guys llc503.7★ (3)13 mi
40Royale Construction505.0★ (3)16 mi
41Reliable Contracting Company, Inc. - Southern Office504.7★ (7)20 mi
42J&G Landworks505.0★ (4)18 mi
43Shilling Septic504.6★ (19)13 mi
44DMV Foundation Solutions505.0★ (96)7 mi
45BW Plumbing & Drain LLC505.0★ (121)16 mi
46Mother Excavation INC505.0★ (3)18 mi
47Trade Works Plumbing505.0★ (53)25 mi
48Titan Erosion Control504.1★ (15)23 mi
49Severn Excavation494.6★ (11)25 mi
50AA Action Waterproofing494.9★ (134)13 mi

Also serving Washington, D.C.

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Washington, D.C.
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
202 DevelopmentIn Washington, D.C.
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CDH ConstructionIn Washington, D.C.
Construction Labor Research Council4.0★ (1)In Washington, D.C.
Erik Thor SandbergIn Washington, D.C.
Genna's Construction5.0★ (4)In Washington, D.C.
H.E.P CONSTRUCTION5.0★ (1)In Washington, D.C.
Harvard Home Services4.2★ (5)In Washington, D.C.
James G Davis Construction CorporationIn Washington, D.C.
Moto General ContractingIn Washington, D.C.
Nicol ConstructionIn Washington, D.C.
Payam Bakhaje , GRI5.0★ (5)In Washington, D.C.
Protec Construction IncIn Washington, D.C.
RPR Construction ManagementIn Washington, D.C.
Sigal Construction CorporationIn Washington, D.C.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyIn Washington, D.C.
Tikal ConstructionIn Washington, D.C.
Total Design & ConstructionIn Washington, D.C.

How we ranked Washington, D.C. excavating contractors

We scored 88 Washington, D.C. 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Washington, D.C. data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Washington, D.C.: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Washington, D.C.?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Washington, D.C., DC is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,719 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 88 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Washington, D.C.?

ContractorsRanked ranks 88 excavating contractors serving Washington, D.C., DC. 6 of them are based in Washington, D.C.; 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 Washington, D.C. are open 24/7?

22 ranked excavating contractors in Washington, D.C. post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Washington, D.C. work on weekends?

44 of 88 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Washington, D.C. excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 88 rated excavating contractors in Washington, D.C. is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,719 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 Washington, D.C. count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 excavating contractors serving Washington, D.C..

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