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Best Excavating Contractors in West University Place, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in West University Place: Pinnacle Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 36 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 87.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,575 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #2.

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

87 West University Place excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 87 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in West University Place at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in West University Place at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Pinnacle Excavation605.0★ (36)Houston, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (3,575)Houston, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (874)Sugar Land, 12 mi away24/7—
4LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing565.0★ (136)Manvel, 14 mi away24/7—
5Thorne Works Solutions564.7★ (32)Baytown, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Tunnel Now for Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching564.5★ (22)Houston, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (762)Pasadena, 15 mi away24/7—
8Hass Co LLC554.6★ (10)Houston, 14 mi away24/7—
9Clear2Dig, LLC.545.0★ (3)Houston, 11 mi away24/7—
10Landshark Hydro Excavation543.7★ (6)Galena Park, 12 mi away24/7—

The 87 best excavating contractors in West University Place, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in West University Place

    #1 Pinnacle Excavation

    Based in Houston, 3 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2114 Elmen St, Houston, TX 77019
    View profile for Pinnacle Excavation(346) 572-9220

  4. #4 LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing

    Based in Manvel, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4912 Laigle Rd, Manvel, TX 77578
    View profile for LeFelton Opulent Land Clearing

  5. #5 Thorne Works Solutions

    Based in Baytown, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 5 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Thorne Works Solutions(832) 597-7700

  6. #6 Tunnel Now for Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching

    Based in Houston, 2 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6212 S Rice Ave, Houston, TX 77081
    View profile for Tunnel Now for Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching(713) 321-2657

  8. #8 Hass Co LLC

    Based in Houston, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2411 Frick Rd, Houston, TX 77038
    View profile for Hass Co LLC(281) 447-4277

  9. #9 Clear2Dig, LLC.

    Based in Houston, 11 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10510 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, TX 77093
    View profile for Clear2Dig, LLC.(281) 741-7179

  10. #10 Landshark Hydro Excavation

    Based in Galena Park, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1812 Avenue J, Galena Park, TX 77547
    View profile for Landshark Hydro Excavation(713) 987-9841

  11. #11 Magnolia Services Inc

    Based in Houston, 4 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    6110 Edgemoor Dr, Houston, TX 77081
    View profile for Magnolia Services Inc(713) 772-9466

  13. #13 Hydro Spy LLC

    Based in Pasadena, 13 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    808 W Shaw Ave, Pasadena, TX 77506
    View profile for Hydro Spy LLC(281) 501-3506

  15. #15 Goldmine Dumpsters

    Based in Bellaire, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Goldmine Dumpsters(832) 930-0819

  18. #18 AYG Construction LTD

    Based in Houston, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7006 Burkett St., Houston, TX 77021
    View profile for AYG Construction LTD(713) 748-2202

  19. #19 Extreme Excavation & Repair

    Based in Sugar Land, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    15500 Voss Rd Suite 404, Sugar Land, TX 77498
    View profile for Extreme Excavation & Repair(832) 585-8507

  21. #21 Texas Elite Excavations

    Based in Pearland, 7 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Texas Elite Excavations(281) 773-7620

  25. #25 TXC Land Clearing

    Based in Atascocita, 17 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for TXC Land Clearing(832) 454-0619

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

excavating contractors in West University Place, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Apex Site Works535.0★ (5)8 mi
27Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup524.8★ (254)22 mi
28Texas Demolition Land Services LLC515.0★ (3)11 mi
29Evergreen Tree Service514.9★ (87)19 mi
30The Houston Excavating Company514.9★ (27)16 mi
31Gulf Coast Conservation LLC515.0★ (6)22 mi
32SandPit Land Innovations LLC515.0★ (3)13 mi
33Tellus Earthworks LLC513.7★ (3)10 mi
34Dura Pier Foundation Repair514.8★ (275)6 mi
35Meyer Hammer Excavation505.0★ (6)18 mi
36Land Clearing Houston505.0★ (44)15 mi
37Underground Plumbing, Excavation and Trenching505.0★ (4)2 mi
38Franco Builders Inc.504.5★ (10)13 mi
39Clutch City Works LLC505.0★ (33)6 mi
40Dewalt Sandpit505.0★ (3)16 mi
41C & M Dirt Work, LLC505.0★ (26)23 mi
42J&C Junk Removal505.0★ (33)7 mi
43Texas Land Clearing Services LLC505.0★ (7)20 mi
44Mold Answers Houston495.0★ (4)7 mi
45Tom Brashier & Sons Excavating493.7★ (3)17 mi
46Curry Excavation & Site Work, Inc494.2★ (11)24 mi
47NANDEZ PLUMBING AND EXCAVATION494.7★ (28)16 mi
48Eastex Brush Control495.0★ (25)16 mi
49Luna Bros Contracting LLC485.0★ (7)10 mi
50Gulf Coast Dismantling Inc485.0★ (6)16 mi

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How we ranked West University Place excavating contractors

We scored 87 West 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn West University Place 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 West University Place: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in West University Place?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West University Place, TX is Pinnacle Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 87 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in West University Place?

ContractorsRanked ranks 87 excavating contractors serving West University Place, TX. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in West University Place are open 24/7?

22 ranked excavating contractors in West University Place post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pinnacle Excavation (#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 West University Place work on weekends?

57 of 87 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pinnacle Excavation (#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 West University Place excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated excavating contractors in West University Place is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,575 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 West University Place count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West 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 West University Place

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 excavating contractors serving West University Place.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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