59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 418 Google reviews, the most in Burton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Burton, MI (2026)
67 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Burton: Steve Plumbing and Excavating LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 418 Google reviews.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A&B Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 67.
- 28
Most-reviewed: Jay's Septic Services, 415 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 67 ranked after Steve Plumbing and Excavating LLC; ranked #28.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Burton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Burton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Plumbing and Excavating LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (418) | Burton | — | Overall |
| 2 | Harada & Westesson Corp. Excavating & Grading ( H & W Corp. ) | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Burton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | A&B Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Burton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Bartman Excavating | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Flint, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kennedy Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.3★ (16) | Burton | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.5★ (104) | Flint, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | ROOT-A-WAY Drain Cleaning | 56 | 4.4★ (245) | Flint, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Down and Dirty Sewer LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (79) | Flint, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Michigan Excavation Specialists, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Burton | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Glenn Church Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (14) | Flint, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Burton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Burton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Flint, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Burton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Flint, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 104 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flint, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 245 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flint, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Flint, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beecher, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Flint, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Burton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Throop Inc.
Based in Grand Blanc, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Fenton, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Blanc, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Flint, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Swartz Creek, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton
52/100CR 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 NIX Contracting
Based in Fenton, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 AAA Tree Service
Based in Burton
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Burton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 310 Group | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Barefoot Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Burton |
| Bruce Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Burton |
| C&C Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Cook Excavating, Inc. | 2.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Diberardino Landscaping LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Dirtech Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Farmer Jims Tractor Services | In Burton | |
| Grays Excavation & Landscaping | In Burton | |
| J.C. Property Preservation | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Marshall Pools & Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| May's Site Prep Specialists | In Burton | |
| Mussleman Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Patriot land clearing and outdoor services | 5.0★ (2) | In Burton |
| Premier Outdoor Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Burton |
| Proex Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Burton |
| Rock solid boulder and stone supply llc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| S&S Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Burton |
| The Honest Plumber - Burton | 5.0★ (29) | In Burton |
| Triple Threat Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Burton |
How we ranked Burton excavating contractors
We scored 67 Burton 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 Burton 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 Burton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Burton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Burton, MI is Steve Plumbing and Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 418 Google reviews. Harada & Westesson Corp. Excavating & Grading ( H & W Corp. ) (#2) and A&B Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Burton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Burton, MI. 12 of them are based in Burton; 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 Burton are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Burton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A&B Excavating (#3), Bartman Excavating (#4) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Burton work on weekends?
35 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Harada & Westesson Corp. Excavating & Grading ( H & W Corp. ) (#2), A&B Excavating (#3) and Bartman Excavating (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Burton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Burton is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Steve Plumbing and Excavating LLC has the most, 418 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 Burton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Burton 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 Burton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Burton.
More excavating contractors and Burton pages
Excavating contractors near Burton
- Excavating contractors in Flint, MI62 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Grand Blanc, MI85 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Beecher, MI52 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Fenton, MI104 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Lapeer, MI50 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Waterford, MI145 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Owosso, MI35 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Auburn Hills, MI121 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Pontiac, MI146 ranked
- Excavating contractors in West Bloomfield Township, MI166 ranked
Other trades in Burton
- Roofers in Burton424 ranked
- Plumbers in Burton93 ranked
- Electricians in Burton87 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Burton123 ranked
- General contractors in Burton139 ranked
- Painters in Burton75 ranked
- Landscapers in Burton90 ranked
- Handymen in Burton40 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Burton55 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Burton62 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Burton63 ranked
- Tile installers in Burton13 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Burton10 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Burton86 ranked
- Fence contractors in Burton26 ranked
- Deck builders in Burton58 ranked
- Siding contractors in Burton199 ranked
- Window installers in Burton167 ranked
- Gutter installers in Burton72 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Burton31 ranked
- Solar installers in Burton25 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Burton22 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Burton65 ranked
- Tree services in Burton105 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Burton40 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Burton253 ranked
- Home builders in Burton249 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Burton17 ranked
- Window cleaners in Burton24 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Burton35 ranked
- Pest control companies in Burton37 ranked
- Paving contractors in Burton44 ranked
- Auto glass repair shops in Burton30 ranked
- Septic service companies in Burton40 ranked
- Pool builders in Burton84 ranked
- All contractors in Burton