56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,600 Google reviews, the most in Atchison.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Atchison, KS (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Atchison: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 2,600 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 9.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,013 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 9 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Atchison excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Atchison at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,600) | Saint Joseph, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,013) | Leavenworth, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Frederick Excavating Inc | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | Leavenworth, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | J F Denney, Inc. | 49 | 4.9★ (677) | Leavenworth, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Bash Excavating | 49 | 3.7★ (6) | Kansas City, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Strong Concrete | 46 | 5.0★ (53) | Saint Joseph, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Clark Concrete Construction Co Inc | 46 | 4.9★ (101) | Saint Joseph, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cornelius Wrecking LLC | 42 | 4.0★ (8) | Saint Joseph, 20 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Scott Gann Construction | 42 | 4.2★ (10) | Saint Joseph, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Atchison, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Leavenworth, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leavenworth, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Leavenworth, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 677 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Saint Joseph, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 20 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 21 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Atchison excavating contractors
We scored 9 Atchison 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 Atchison 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 Atchison: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Atchison?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Atchison, KS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,600 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Frederick Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Atchison are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Atchison post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Atchison work on weekends?
2 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Atchison excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Atchison is 4.9★, with a median of 53 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,600 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 Atchison count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Atchison 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 Atchison
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Atchison.
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