58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Arnold, MO (2026)
69 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Arnold: St. Louis Excavation, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
69 Arnold excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 69 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Arnold at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (108) | Wildwood, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 5.0★ (509) | Murphy, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,557) | Chesterfield, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ground Breakers STL | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | St. Louis, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,474) | Ballwin, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (423) | Eureka, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,790) | Belleville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Elite Grading and Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Wildwood, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Hensley Excavating Co | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Barnhart, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 69 best excavating contractors in Arnold, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Murphy, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 509 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Arnold.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,557 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,474 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 423 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,790 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barnhart, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Brentwood, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arnold
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Baker Excavating
Based in Kirkwood, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bonne Terre, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Pacific, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Ballwin, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Big A’s Lawncare
Based in Festus, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 AB Contracting
Based in Festus, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 69 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Arnold
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Team Landscaping & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Arnold Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Arnold |
| Ata construction & maintenance | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Backues Construction LLC | In Arnold | |
| Castle Contracting Warehouse & Yard | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Drywall Division | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Excavating St. Louis | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Executive Entrances | 5.0★ (24) | In Arnold |
| Gateway Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| HLS Properties Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| I Have A Guy-Lawn Services | 4.7★ (13) | In Arnold |
| J1S Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Marion Paving & Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | In Arnold |
| O'fallon Asphalt Inc | In Arnold | |
| Pro-Craft Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Arnold |
| Renew Construction Stl | In Arnold | |
| Stonebridge Custom Homes, LLC | In Arnold | |
| Ted Bradford Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Tiff Top Cleaning | 4.0★ (1) | In Arnold |
| West County Insulation | 5.0★ (16) | In Arnold |
How we ranked Arnold excavating contractors
We scored 69 Arnold 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 Arnold 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 Arnold: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Arnold?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Arnold, MO is St. Louis Excavation with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 69 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Arnold?
ContractorsRanked ranks 69 excavating contractors serving Arnold, MO. 1 of them is based in Arnold; 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 Arnold are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Arnold post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are St. Louis 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 Arnold work on weekends?
32 of 69 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are St. Louis 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 Arnold excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 69 rated excavating contractors in Arnold is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,589 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Arnold count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Arnold 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 Arnold
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 69 excavating contractors serving Arnold.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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