57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Big Rapids, MI (2026)
5 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Big Rapids: Mr. Stumpgrinder, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shorty's Sanitary Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 5.
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Most-reviewed: Shorty's Sanitary Service, 28 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Big Rapids excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.7★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 excavating contractors in Big Rapids at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Stumpgrinder | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Big Rapids | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Jerry Aldrich Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Big Rapids | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Shorty's Sanitary Service | 51 | 3.7★ (28) | Farmington Hills, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Fenstermacher Asphalt Paving LLC | 48 | 3.7★ (9) | Big Rapids | — | — |
| 5 | Shortys Sanitary Service | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | Waterford, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 5 best excavating contractors in Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Farmington Hills, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 28 Google reviews, the most in Big Rapids.
Based in Big Rapids
48/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based in Waterford, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
How we ranked Big Rapids excavating contractors
We scored 5 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Big Rapids?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Big Rapids, MI is Mr. Stumpgrinder with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Jerry Aldrich Excavating (#2) and Shorty's Sanitary Service (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Big Rapids?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving Big Rapids, MI. 3 of them are based in Big Rapids; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Big Rapids are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Big Rapids post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shorty's Sanitary Service (#3) and Shortys Sanitary Service (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Big Rapids work on weekends?
4 of 5 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Stumpgrinder (#1), Jerry Aldrich Excavating (#2) and Shorty's Sanitary Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Big Rapids excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in Big Rapids is 3.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Shorty's Sanitary Service has the most, 28 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 Big Rapids count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving Big Rapids.
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