64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, the most in Branson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Branson, MO (2026)
21 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Branson: Ozark Mountain Excavating, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Zach Davidson Excavation & Dumptrucking, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, 27 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 21 ranked after Ozark Mountain Excavating; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Branson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Branson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozark Mountain Excavating | 64 | 5.0★ (36) | Branson | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Zach Davidson Excavation & Dumptrucking | 61 | 5.0★ (12) | Harrison, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Full throttle excavation llc | 61 | 5.0★ (6) | Branson | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tom Boyce Excavating Inc | 61 | 4.1★ (18) | Branson | — | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (27) | Branson | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | 59 | 4.5★ (25) | Branson | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ward's Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Branson | Sat | — |
| 8 | Envirotek Systems | 58 | 4.9★ (24) | Branson | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Mike Youngblood Excavating Co | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Branson | Sat | — |
| 10 | Altom Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Branson | — | — |
The 21 best excavating contractors in Branson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Harrison, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branson
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branson
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Branson
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branson
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branson
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Branson
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Branson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Branson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Watts Dirt Works
Based in Ozark, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Branson
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branson
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Grass Hog
Based in Branson
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nixa, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Branson
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Branson
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nixa, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Branson
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berryville, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Blade Worx
Based in Branson
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Branson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Excavating & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| CABCO construction | In Branson | |
| CS Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | In Branson |
| Drain Doctor of Southwest Missouri, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| Drain Doctor of Southwest Missouri, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| Eagle Excavation | In Branson | |
| Eagle Excavation and Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| Emery Sapp & Sons - Branson Office | 1.0★ (2) | In Branson |
| Excavation-Landscaping Contractors | In Branson | |
| GoodLife Home Renovations | 5.0★ (4) | In Branson |
| Harold Gross Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Branson |
| HIVE Contracting Group | In Branson | |
| McDowell Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Branson |
| ozarks concrete & excavation | 1.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| RD's Septics and Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Branson |
| Rdu Excavating Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| S & S Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| Shamrock Excavating LLC | In Branson | |
| Stowe Ray Land Services | 4.0★ (1) | In Branson |
| Wayne Blevins Excavating | In Branson |
How we ranked Branson excavating contractors
We scored 21 Branson 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 Branson 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 Branson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Branson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Branson, MO is Ozark Mountain Excavating with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Zach Davidson Excavation & Dumptrucking (#2) and Full throttle excavation llc (#3) follow. We ranked 21 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Branson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 excavating contractors serving Branson, MO. 16 of them are based in Branson; 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 Branson are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Branson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zach Davidson Excavation & Dumptrucking (#2), Full throttle excavation llc (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Branson work on weekends?
10 of 21 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ozark Mountain Excavating (#1), Zach Davidson Excavation & Dumptrucking (#2) and Full throttle excavation llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Branson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated excavating contractors in Branson is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Ozark Mountain Excavating has the most, 36 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 Branson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Branson 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 Branson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 excavating contractors serving Branson.
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