78 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bellefontaine Neighbors: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,983 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 78 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
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78 Bellefontaine Neighbors excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 78 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,983) | Hazelwood, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | St. Louis Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (108) | Wildwood, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,557) | Chesterfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kamex Excavating & Grdng | 56 | 4.4★ (16) | Granite City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,738) | Saint Charles, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Green Acres Outdoor Services | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Collinsville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,790) | Belleville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company | 55 | 4.0★ (4) | Granite City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (43) | Upper Alton, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Based in St. Louis, 7 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazelwood, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Chesterfield, 16 mi away
Ranked #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 Granite City, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,738 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collinsville, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 20 mi away
Ranked #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 Granite City, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Alton, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Saint Peters, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Murphy, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 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, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Edwardsville, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 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.
Based in East Alton, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 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 East Saint Louis, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Collinsville, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 78 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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) | 22 mi |
| Advantage Asphalt & Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Ahrens Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| AJ Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Ata construction & maintenance | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Barbour Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Berco Industrial | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Castle Contracting Warehouse & Yard | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Dr Patch Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Drywall Division | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Earthworks Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Excavating St. Louis | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| G&S Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Gateway Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Hosto Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| J H Contractors Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| J1S Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| McKee’s Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Pfeifer Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Semke Grading & Pipe Works | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
We scored 78 Bellefontaine Neighbors 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors 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 |