Ranked #1 in East Independence
Based in Independence, 2 mi away
60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,942 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in East Independence, MO (2026)
91 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in East Independence: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,942 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 91.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,804 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 East Independence excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in East Independence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (1,942) | Independence, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (2,318) | Blue Springs, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (4,804) | Kansas City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,817) | Kansas City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (4,075) | Overland Park, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Reiss Earthworks LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (57) | Blue Springs, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | S&S Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Kansas City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Noble General Contracting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | Kansas City, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Trackline Construction LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | Blue Springs, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ground Work Group LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Merriam, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 91 best excavating contractors in East Independence, 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 Blue Springs, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews, the most in East Independence.
Based in Kansas City, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,817 Google reviews.
Based in Overland Park, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,075 Google reviews.
Based in Blue Springs, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Blue Springs, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Merriam, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lee's Summit, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews.
Based in East Independence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kansas City, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gladstone, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 824 Google reviews.
Based in Kansas City, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,451 Google reviews.
Based in Lee's Summit, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oak Grove, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Paola, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Raytown, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based in Lee's Summit, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based in Shawnee, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Kansas City, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Raymore, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lee's Summit, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Raymore, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
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 91 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving East Independence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Advanced Construction Innovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| AHeard’s excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Ballard Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Barber Sewer & Ditching | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Brinkley Asphalt & Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Buenneke Excavating llc | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Chris Shipley Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Dennison's Excavation and Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hendo and Sons | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Howerton Ditching | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Kevin Hollon Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Leonard Construction | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Martin Underground LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Peoples’ Choice Land Specialist | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Power House Equipment | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| R. A. Finn LLC Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Taylor Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Triple C Excavating, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| William R Ballard Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked East Independence excavating contractors
We scored 91 East Independence 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 East Independence 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 East Independence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in East Independence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in East Independence, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,942 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 91 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in East Independence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 excavating contractors serving East Independence, MO. 1 of them is based in East Independence; 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 East Independence are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in East Independence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Independence work on weekends?
43 of 91 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do East Independence excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated excavating contractors in East Independence is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,804 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 East Independence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Independence 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 Independence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 excavating contractors serving East Independence.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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