58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews, the most in Carthage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Carthage, MO (2026)
25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carthage: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wald Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 25.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Gorilla Strong Junk Removal & Demolition, 57 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 25 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Carthage excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Carthage at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 58 | 4.8★ (554) | Joplin, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Peck Schrader's Excavating | 56 | 4.8★ (8) | Carthage | — | — |
| 3 | Freeman's Landworx | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Carthage | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Wald Septic Service | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | Carthage | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Land Innovations | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Joplin, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Transparent Plumbing and Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Carl Junction, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Scott's Landscape and Excavation | 53 | 4.5★ (21) | Carthage | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Swartz Tree Service | 53 | 4.9★ (43) | Joplin, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Jeff Asbell | 52 | 4.4★ (8) | Carl Junction, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tom's Excavating | 52 | 4.6★ (19) | Neosho, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 25 best excavating contractors in Carthage, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Carthage
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Carthage
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Carl Junction, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Jeff Asbell
Based in Carl Junction, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Tom's Excavating
Based in Neosho, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Asbell Companies
Based in Carl Junction, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Joplin, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Webb City, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 15 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 10 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monett, 21 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Carthage
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2SLandworx | In Carthage | |
| AGUILAR PRIME SOLUTIONS LLC — | 5.0★ (7) | In Carthage |
| Alpha One Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Carthage |
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Asbell Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Baldwin Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| CS Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| CTF Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Harry Fox Land Clearing & Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| HDZ Excavating Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| J&J Construction Services & Consulting | In Carthage | |
| JB SkidSteer Service | In Carthage | |
| Jw construction and handyman services | 1.0★ (1) | In Carthage |
| Marshall's Dump Truck Services | In Carthage | |
| R n' K Dirtworks | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | In Carthage | |
| Scott's Landscape and Excavation | In Carthage | |
| Shepherd Building Products | In Carthage | |
| Steve Campbell Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| West Mobile Welding & Fabrication llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Carthage |
How we ranked Carthage excavating contractors
We scored 25 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Carthage?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Carthage, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Peck Schrader's Excavating (#2) and Freeman's Landworx (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Carthage?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Carthage, MO. 4 of them are based in Carthage; 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 Carthage are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Carthage post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#1), Wald Septic Service (#4) and Transparent Plumbing and Excavation (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Carthage work on weekends?
15 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#1), Freeman's Landworx (#3) and Wald Septic Service (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carthage excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Carthage is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services has the most, 554 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 Carthage count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carthage 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 Carthage
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Carthage.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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