34 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Excelsior Springs: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,942 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
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34 Excelsior Springs excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,318) | Blue Springs, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,942) | Independence, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mason Dirt Work & Hauling llc. | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Kearney, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (64) | Kearney, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sewer Surgeon of Kansas City/KCMO | 54 | 4.9★ (824) | Gladstone, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Trackline Construction LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (23) | Blue Springs, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Larry Brown Excavating Inc | 52 | 4.5★ (6) | Liberty, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Hemme Excavating, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Oak Grove, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Ground Work Group LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Merriam, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Roy Coulter Excavating LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (7) | Smithville, 19 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Excelsior Springs
Based in Blue Springs, 21 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews, the most in Excelsior Springs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,942 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladstone, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 824 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Merriam, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithville, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Excelsior Springs
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Excelsior Springs
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Independence, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grain Valley, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Kansas City, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grain Valley, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Perfection Lawn & Snow | 45 | 4.3★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Campbell Custom Homes (Wausau Homes - Smithville) | 44 | 4.8★ (27) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Foundation King | 44 | 4.6★ (28) | 21 mi |
| 29 | All Year Around Concrete | 43 | 5.0★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 30 | RPF Contracting LLC | 43 | 4.7★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Dunlap Plumbing, Inc. | 43 | 4.1★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 32 | J & N Utilities Inc | 42 | 3.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Boley Utilities Construction, LLC | 40 | 3.3★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Emery Sapp & Sons - Kansas City | 39 | 2.6★ (20) | 25 mi |
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) | 14 mi |
| Advanced Construction Innovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Ballard Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| BF Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Brinkley Asphalt & Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In Excelsior Springs |
| Chris Shipley Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Gideon Home Services | 4.6★ (23) | In Excelsior Springs |
| Gideon Home Services Llc | 3.0★ (4) | In Excelsior Springs |
| Hendo and Sons | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Howerton Ditching | 5.0★ (1) | In Excelsior Springs |
| Iron Ridge home services | 5.0★ (2) | In Excelsior Springs |
| Kevin Hollon Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Middleton Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Power House Equipment | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| R&S Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Excelsior Springs |
| Sewer Scout | In Excelsior Springs | |
| Slote Gutter Company | 4.7★ (37) | In Excelsior Springs |
| Stalwart Construction Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Excelsior Springs |
| William R Ballard Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Williams Land Management LLC | In Excelsior Springs |
We scored 34 Excelsior Springs 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 Excelsior Springs 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 |