59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 246 Google reviews, the most in Farmington.
Best Excavating Contractors in Farmington, MO (2026)
7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Farmington: Proservice, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 246 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): B L HAVERSTICK CONCRETE LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 7.
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Most-reviewed: Yoder Jr & Sons Hauling & Excavating, 31 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 7 ranked after Proservice; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Farmington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Farmington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proservice | 59 | 4.7★ (246) | Farmington | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Mineral Area Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Farmington | — | — |
| 3 | Yoder Jr & Sons Hauling & Excavating | 56 | 4.8★ (31) | Bonne Terre, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Campbell's Excavating & Hauling Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (15) | Bonne Terre, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Big A’s Lawncare | 52 | 4.8★ (16) | Festus, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | B L HAVERSTICK CONCRETE LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | De Soto, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | IT Electric LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | Bonne Terre, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Farmington, 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 Farmington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonne Terre, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bonne Terre, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Festus, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in De Soto, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Bonne Terre, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
How we ranked Farmington excavating contractors
We scored 7 Farmington 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 Farmington 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 Farmington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Farmington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Farmington, MO is Proservice with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 246 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Mineral Area Excavating (#2) and Yoder Jr & Sons Hauling & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Farmington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Farmington, MO. 2 of them are based in Farmington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Farmington are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Farmington posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is B L HAVERSTICK CONCRETE LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Farmington work on weekends?
5 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Proservice (#1), Yoder Jr & Sons Hauling & Excavating (#3) and Big A’s Lawncare (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Farmington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Farmington is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Proservice has the most, 246 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 Farmington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Farmington 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 Farmington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Farmington.
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