59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ferguson, MO (2026)
86 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ferguson: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): St. Louis Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 86.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 86 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
86 Ferguson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 86 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in University City ranking. See Excavating contractors in University City
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ferguson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,983) | Hazelwood, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | St. Louis Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (108) | Wildwood, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (2,557) | Chesterfield, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,738) | Saint Charles, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Kamex Excavating & Grdng | 55 | 4.4★ (16) | Granite City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,238) | Saint Peters, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,474) | Ballwin, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hosack Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | 54 | 4.9★ (153) | Brentwood, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (2,790) | Belleville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 86 best excavating contractors in Ferguson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wildwood, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Ferguson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,557 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,738 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,474 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,790 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collinsville, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Murphy, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 509 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Upper Alton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 423 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeton, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Brentwood, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Wentzville, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Ferguson excavating contractors
We scored 86 Ferguson 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 Ferguson 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 Ferguson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ferguson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ferguson, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. St. Louis Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 86 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Ferguson are open 24/7?
27 ranked excavating contractors in Ferguson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), St. Louis Excavation (#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 Ferguson work on weekends?
44 of 86 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), St. Louis Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ferguson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 86 rated excavating contractors in Ferguson is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,589 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 Ferguson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ferguson 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 Ferguson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 86 excavating contractors serving Ferguson.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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