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Best Excavating Contractors in East Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

74 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Grand Rapids: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All-Flo Plumbing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 694 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 74 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

74 East Grand Rapids excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 74 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Grand Rapids ranking. See Excavating contractors in Grand Rapids

Top 10 excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.7★ (707)Grand Rapids, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2All-Flo Plumbing LLC584.8★ (479)Comstock Park, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.5★ (694)Grand Rapids, 5 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Forest Green Tree Service LLC584.7★ (268)Grand Rapids, 5 mi away24/7—
5Plummers Septic and Sewer574.9★ (149)Grand Rapids, 5 mi away24/7—
6Walnut Grove Excavating574.9★ (400)Forest Hills, 19 mi away——
7Tubergen Underground Inc.574.9★ (56)Wyoming, 6 mi away——
8Earthworm Dozing And Excavating INC565.0★ (4)Forest Hills, 4 mi away24/7—
9Dykema Excavators Inc564.7★ (18)Grand Rapids, 5 mi away——
10Grand Rapids Excavation Services, LLC555.0★ (10)Grand Rapids, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 74 best excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Comstock Park, 8 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 479 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 479 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5110 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
  2. Based in Forest Hills, 19 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8533 Sterling Heights Dr, Clarksville, MI 48815
  3. Based in Wyoming, 6 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4553 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
  4. Based in Grand Rapids, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    1730 3 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
  5. Based in Allendale, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2501 Garfield St, Marne, MI 49435
  6. Based in Belding, 16 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13637 5 Mile Rd NE, Belding, MI 48809
  7. Based in Allendale, 13 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Grand Rapids, 4 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1593 Galbraith Ave SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
  9. Based in Kentwood, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    721 Ottawa St, Lowell, MI 49331
  10. Based in Grand Rapids, 9 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3620 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
  11. Based in Greenville, 21 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14350 Keiber Rd, Greenville, MI 48838
  12. Based in Grand Rapids, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1424 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
  13. Based in Grand Rapids, 3 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3401 Broadmoor Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
  14. Based in Grand Rapids, 9 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    9539 Vergennes St SE, Ada, MI 49301
  15. Based in Kentwood, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5640 108th St, Caledonia, MI 49316
  16. Based in Grand Rapids, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    9580 5 Mile Rd NE, Ada, MI 49301

How we ranked East Grand Rapids excavating contractors

We scored 74 East Grand 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn East Grand Rapids data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in East Grand Rapids?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in East Grand Rapids, MI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 74 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in East Grand Rapids?

ContractorsRanked ranks 74 excavating contractors serving East Grand Rapids, MI. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids are open 24/7?

11 ranked excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids work on weekends?

30 of 74 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do East Grand Rapids excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 74 rated excavating contractors in East Grand Rapids is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 707 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 East Grand Rapids count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Grand 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 East Grand Rapids

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 74 excavating contractors serving East Grand Rapids.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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