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Best Excavating Contractors in East Lansing, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Lansing: Michigan Drain, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ML Chartier, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 50.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 841 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #6.

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

50 East Lansing excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 50 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in East Lansing at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in East Lansing at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Michigan Drain595.0★ (442)Lansing, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Esper's Excavating LLC595.0★ (19)East LansingSat · Sun · Evenings—
3ML Chartier583.9★ (19)East Lansing24/7Emergencies
4Kenneth Brothers Inc.585.0★ (28)East LansingSat—
5Stevens Construction & Excavating584.0★ (9)East Lansing24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.5★ (841)Lansing, 9 mi away24/7Most reviews
7Armored Plumbing and Drain Cleaning574.9★ (68)East Lansing24/7—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.6★ (111)East Lansing24/7—
9UpGraded Excavation555.0★ (3)East LansingSat · Sun—
10Davis & Company554.9★ (19)East Lansing——

The 50 best excavating contractors in East Lansing, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in East Lansing

    #1 Michigan Drain

    Based in Lansing, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5585 W Stoll Rd, Lansing, MI 48906
    View profile for Michigan Drain(517) 325-3944

  2. #2 Esper's Excavating LLC

    Based in East Lansing

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Esper's Excavating LLC(810) 333-3156

  3. #3 ML Chartier

    Based in East Lansing

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1244 Mason Ct, Webberville, MI 48892
    View profile for ML Chartier(517) 521-4992

  4. #4 Kenneth Brothers Inc.

    Based in East Lansing

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1720 E Howe Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820
    View profile for Kenneth Brothers Inc.(517) 295-3656

  9. #9 UpGraded Excavation

    Based in East Lansing

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    2680 E Herbison Rd, Bath Township, MI 48808
    View profile for UpGraded Excavation(517) 930-5942

  10. #10 Davis & Company

    Based in East Lansing

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    489 W Beard Rd, Perry, MI 48872
    View profile for Davis & Company(517) 625-7979

  11. #11 H&M Excavating LLC

    Based in Lansing, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7750 Lehman Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820
    View profile for H&M Excavating LLC(517) 719-9480

  12. #12 Sherrell's Excavating Inc.

    Based in Eaton Rapids, 20 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4335 Byrum Rd, Onondaga, MI 49264
    View profile for Sherrell's Excavating Inc.(517) 589-8041

  13. #13 Scarlett Excavating

    Based in Lansing, 8 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16486 S Grove Rd, Lansing, MI 48906
    View profile for Scarlett Excavating(517) 699-4190

  15. #15 Gould Excavation LLC

    Based in Charlotte, 9 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Gould Excavation LLC(517) 489-6759

  18. #18 Aurora Excavating LLC

    Based in Lansing, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Aurora Excavating LLC(810) 588-2142

  19. #19 Fantastic Lawns - Landscaping, Excavating, Snow & Ice Removal

    Based in Holt, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2222 N Gunn Rd, Holt, MI 48842
    View profile for Fantastic Lawns - Landscaping, Excavating, Snow & Ice Removal(517) 528-5379

  20. #20 Platte Excavating LLC

    Based in Lansing, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7423 Grange Rd, Westphalia, MI 48894
    View profile for Platte Excavating LLC(616) 329-9350

  21. #21 Mint City Excavating

    Based in Lansing, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    6700 S Chandler Rd, St Johns, MI 48879
    View profile for Mint City Excavating(989) 224-2482

  24. #24 Mark Burley Excavating

    Based in Eaton Rapids, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    11340 Toles Hwy, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
    View profile for Mark Burley Excavating(517) 202-2526

  25. #25 Lakeshore Landworks, LLC

    Based in Jackson, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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–Fri 4 PM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Lakeshore Landworks, LLC(517) 962-9400

All 50 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in East Lansing, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26PERU Lawncare Landscaping and Excavation504.9★ (29)22 mi
27Family Grade & Gravel LLC504.9★ (47)8 mi
28Miller Brothers Excavating Inc504.3★ (28)18 mi
29Alexa's Excavating505.0★ (4)17 mi
30Randolphs Septic Tank Services504.0★ (8)18 mi
31Chattaway Excavating Inc505.0★ (5)19 mi
32Michigan Demolition & Excavation LLC505.0★ (5)5 mi
33Outdoor Specialties494.8★ (29)8 mi
34Apex Septic And Excavating, Inc494.9★ (78)22 mi
35CJ'S Excavation495.0★ (6)24 mi
36Verlinde Excavating & Trucking493.7★ (6)14 mi
37C & D Hughes Inc493.6★ (20)17 mi
38Premier Hydrovac Excavation485.0★ (3)13 mi
39Morton Outdoor475.0★ (9)8 mi
40L D Clark Excavating Co474.3★ (3)9 mi
41Agape Building and Restoration. LLC464.4★ (14)4 mi
42ACTC Services LLC464.8★ (24)13 mi
43Asphalt MD Sealcoating and Excavating454.3★ (11)24 mi
44Mike & Son Asphalt, Inc.453.7★ (6)3 mi
45Lawn Guys455.0★ (8)24 mi
46Anderson Construction & Concrete LLC444.9★ (8)21 mi
47Rumsey & Sons443.7★ (7)11 mi
48Clark Foundation Co444.2★ (5)9 mi
49Anderson-Fischer & Associates Inc434.8★ (5)12 mi
50E. T. MacKenzie Company - MacKenzie Companies433.5★ (27)14 mi

Also serving East Lansing

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving East Lansing
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
All Terrain Alterations5.0★ (2)In East Lansing
American EarthworksIn East Lansing
Bill Begole & Co2.0★ (2)2 mi
Chucks Blldzg & Backhoe Services5.0★ (1)10 mi
Demolition Experts of Lansing5.0★ (2)In East Lansing
Doug's Dozing5.0★ (2)4 mi
H A Hosking Excavating5.0★ (1)23 mi
Home Wealthcare, LLC5.0★ (5)In East Lansing
J&J Excavation and DemolitionIn East Lansing
Jorgensen ExcavatingIn East Lansing
Ken's Excavating3.5★ (2)In East Lansing
Kingsland Station Excavation5.0★ (1)13 mi
Lansing Excavating Pros4 mi
Michigan Excavation Company9 mi
Nick Jorae Excavating5.0★ (1)In East Lansing
Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.In East Lansing
Risner Excavating5.0★ (1)20 mi
Taylor Complete Masonry3.0★ (2)In East Lansing
Teri's Excavating Inc5.0★ (1)15 mi
Total Excavation, LLC4.0★ (2)25 mi

How we ranked East Lansing excavating contractors

We scored 50 East Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in East Lansing?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in East Lansing, MI is Michigan Drain with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Esper's Excavating LLC (#2) and ML Chartier (#3) follow. We ranked 50 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in East Lansing?

ContractorsRanked ranks 50 excavating contractors serving East Lansing, MI. 8 of them are based in East Lansing; 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 Lansing are open 24/7?

13 ranked excavating contractors in East Lansing post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michigan Drain (#1), ML Chartier (#3) and Stevens Construction & Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in East Lansing work on weekends?

26 of 50 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michigan Drain (#1), Esper's Excavating LLC (#2) and ML Chartier (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do East Lansing excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 50 rated excavating contractors in East Lansing is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 841 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Lansing count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Lansing 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 Lansing

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 excavating contractors serving East Lansing.

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