60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews, the most in Whitehall.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Whitehall, PA (2026)
180 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Whitehall: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dean's Landscaping Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Keystone Basement Systems, 1,806 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 180 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
180 Whitehall excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 105 open Saturdays and 65 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 180 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Whitehall at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (4,105) | Pittsburgh, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dean's Landscaping Services | 59 | 5.0★ (18) | Mount Lebanon, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping | 59 | 5.0★ (67) | Pittsburgh, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,185) | Pittsburgh, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JP Operations Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (56) | Murrysville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Don Rose Excavation Services | 57 | 5.0★ (38) | Jefferson Hills, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Pittsburgh, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Hindman Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (34) | Baldwin, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Campbell Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Canonsburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Eiler Excavating and Construction, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (73) | Monroeville, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 180 best excavating contractors in Whitehall, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mount Lebanon, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,185 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrysville, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson Hills, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwin, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canonsburg, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroeville, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrysville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,094 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrysville, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 786 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baldwin, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McKeesport, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,806 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Q&A Landscaping
Based in Bethel Park, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Bonzo Excavating
Based in Economy, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Oak, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 507 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburgh, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Lebanon, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 180 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Whitehall
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Things Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Bill Thompson Utility Service & Excavation, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Frank Bryan Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hayden & Sons, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hls, llc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| J Martin Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| J.A. Martin Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Keystone Valley Renovations, Inc. | In Whitehall | |
| MKA Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pernisek Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Poder Construction | In Whitehall | |
| Ray Tile & Bath | 5.0★ (31) | In Whitehall |
| Sample Development Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Schaaf Excavating Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Schneider And Son Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Searight Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| The Home Depot | 4.2★ (2,534) | In Whitehall |
| The Pittsburgh Excavating Company | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Walko Excavating & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| YDI Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Whitehall excavating contractors
We scored 180 Whitehall 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 Whitehall 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 Whitehall: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Whitehall?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Whitehall, PA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dean's Landscaping Services (#2) and Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 180 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Whitehall?
ContractorsRanked ranks 180 excavating contractors serving Whitehall, PA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Whitehall are open 24/7?
38 ranked excavating contractors in Whitehall post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dean's Landscaping Services (#2) and Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Whitehall work on weekends?
105 of 180 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 65 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dean's Landscaping Services (#2) and Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Whitehall excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 180 rated excavating contractors in Whitehall is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,105 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 Whitehall count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Whitehall 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 Whitehall
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 excavating contractors serving Whitehall.
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