59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Yakima, WA (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Yakima: LF CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 207 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Yakima excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Yakima at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LF CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING | 59 | 5.0★ (31) | Yakima | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 59 | 4.4★ (207) | Yakima | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | All Valley Land Management & Excavation LLC | 58 | 4.6★ (9) | Yakima | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Cobra Construction And Excavation | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Yakima | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning | 55 | 4.7★ (22) | Union Gap, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Owens Excavation Services | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Selah, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Evans & Son Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Yakima | — | — |
| 8 | Ron Stiles Excavating | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Yakima | — | — |
| 9 | Glenn Lowrie Backhoe | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Selah, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ken Leingang Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.0★ (6) | Yakima | — | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Yakima, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Yakima
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 207 Google reviews, the most in Yakima.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yakima
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Yakima
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union Gap, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Selah, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Yakima
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Yakima
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Selah, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Yakima
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wapato, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Selah, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Barn Masters
Based in Yakima
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union Gap, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yakima
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellensburg, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellensburg, 17 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union Gap, 3 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Yakima
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Tom-Plumber | 4.9★ (43) | In Yakima |
| A Quality Roof Now | 4.8★ (43) | In Yakima |
| A+ Quality Construction LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Yakima |
| AJC Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Yakima |
| Bill's Septic Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Yakima |
| Brahma Bulldozing | 5.0★ (2) | In Yakima |
| Express HVAC Repair Yakima | 5.0★ (1) | In Yakima |
| Granite Construction Co - Selah | 4.2★ (6) | In Yakima |
| Hawthorne Interior Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Yakima |
| K. B. & Co. LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Yakima |
| Progressive HVAC Repair Yakima | 5.0★ (1) | In Yakima |
| Roots Nursery & Landscape | 4.4★ (175) | In Yakima |
| Trusted HVAC Repair Yakima | 5.0★ (1) | In Yakima |
| TTC | 5.0★ (7) | In Yakima |
| Universal HVAC Repair Yakima | 5.0★ (1) | In Yakima |
| Valley Asphalt Sealing | 4.0★ (4) | In Yakima |
| VK Powell Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Yakima |
| West Valley Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (38) | In Yakima |
| Yakima Granite Center | 4.9★ (7) | In Yakima |
| Yanez Landscaping & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Yakima |
How we ranked Yakima excavating contractors
We scored 18 Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Yakima?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Yakima, WA is LF CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and All Valley Land Management & Excavation LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Yakima?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Yakima, WA. 9 of them are based in Yakima; 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 Yakima are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Yakima post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are LF CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Yakima work on weekends?
8 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LF CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and All Valley Land Management & Excavation LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Yakima excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Yakima is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 207 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 Yakima count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Yakima 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 Yakima
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Yakima.
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