60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews, the most in Wilkinsburg.
Best Excavating Contractors in Wilkinsburg, PA (2026)
185 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Wilkinsburg: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 4,105 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JP Operations Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 185.
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Most-reviewed: Keystone Basement Systems, 1,806 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 185 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
185 Wilkinsburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 109 open Saturdays and 70 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 185 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Penn Hills ranking. See Excavating contractors in Penn Hills
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wilkinsburg 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 | JP Operations Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (56) | Murrysville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping | 59 | 5.0★ (67) | Pittsburgh, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Eiler Excavating and Construction, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (73) | Monroeville, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dean's Landscaping Services | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Mount Lebanon, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,094) | Murrysville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (786) | Murrysville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,185) | Pittsburgh, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Bonzo Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (95) | Economy, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Don Rose Excavation Services | 56 | 5.0★ (38) | Jefferson Hills, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 185 best excavating contractors in Wilkinsburg, 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 Murrysville, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 in Monroeville, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mount Lebanon, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Murrysville, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,094 Google reviews.
Based in Murrysville, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 786 Google reviews.
Based in Pittsburgh, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,185 Google reviews.
Based in Economy, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Jefferson Hills, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pittsburgh, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews.
Based in Baldwin, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews.
Based in McKeesport, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,806 Google reviews.
Based in Pittsburgh, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Forest Hills, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews.
Based in Franklin Park, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 507 Google reviews.
Based in White Oak, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Baldwin, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Canonsburg, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mount Lebanon, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Canton, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Plum, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Pittsburgh, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based in Pittsburgh, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pittsburgh, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
How we ranked Wilkinsburg excavating contractors
We scored 185 Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wilkinsburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wilkinsburg, 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. JP Operations Inc (#2) and Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3) follow. We ranked 185 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Wilkinsburg are open 24/7?
40 ranked excavating contractors in Wilkinsburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), JP Operations Inc (#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 Wilkinsburg work on weekends?
109 of 185 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 70 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), JP Operations Inc (#2) and Rock Hill Excavating & Landscaping (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wilkinsburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 185 rated excavating contractors in Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wilkinsburg 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 Wilkinsburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 185 excavating contractors serving Wilkinsburg.
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