61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in El Dorado, KS (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in El Dorado: Reliable Dirtworks, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reddi Industries, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: Reddi Industries, 1,588 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 El Dorado excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in El Dorado at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Dirtworks | 61 | 4.9★ (36) | El Dorado | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Reddi Industries | 55 | 4.7★ (1,588) | Wichita, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Harder Gravel & Dirt Services | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | El Dorado | — | — |
| 4 | Double J's Services, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Augusta, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Simple Man Earthworks LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | Andover, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Alan's Excavating | 50 | 4.4★ (7) | Augusta, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Armstrong Dirt Work | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Andover, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | C3 Skidsteer Services LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (19) | Wichita, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Roads End Dirtwork | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Derby, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Newfarmer Excavation Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Augusta, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in El Dorado, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wichita, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,588 Google reviews, the most in El Dorado.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Dorado
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Andover, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Wichita, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Derby, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Augusta, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Wichita, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park City, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wichita, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Hebb Company LLC
Based in Augusta, 15 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Center, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wichita, 24 mi away
45/100CR 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.
Also serving El Dorado
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Hoefgen Excavating | 11 mi | |
| Bosley Backhoe & Trenching Services | 2.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Butler County Backhoe Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Eagle Dirt Work LLC | In El Dorado | |
| Eagle Dirt Work LLC | 25 mi | |
| Engels Excavation and Grading | 21 mi | |
| Ewertz Excavation Inc | 13 mi | |
| Freedom Dirt Work LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| None | 17 mi | |
| RND Underground | 24 mi | |
| SoKan Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Stands Farms LLC | In El Dorado | |
| TimberTrail LLC | 16 mi |
How we ranked El Dorado excavating contractors
We scored 16 El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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 El Dorado: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in El Dorado?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in El Dorado, KS is Reliable Dirtworks with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Reddi Industries (#2) and Harder Gravel & Dirt Services (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in El Dorado?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving El Dorado, KS. 2 of them are based in El Dorado; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in El Dorado are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in El Dorado post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reliable Dirtworks (#1), Reddi Industries (#2) and Winsor Landscapes llc (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in El Dorado work on weekends?
7 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Reliable Dirtworks (#1), Reddi Industries (#2) and Double J's Services, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do El Dorado excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in El Dorado is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Reddi Industries has the most, 1,588 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 El Dorado count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the El Dorado 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 El Dorado
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving El Dorado.
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