62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Forest Hills, MI (2026)
66 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Forest Hills: Walnut Grove Excavating, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All-Flo Plumbing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 66.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 707 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 66 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
66 Forest Hills excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 66 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Grand Rapids ranking. See Excavating contractors in Grand Rapids
Top 10 excavating contractors in Forest Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnut Grove Excavating | 62 | 4.9★ (400) | Forest Hills | — | Overall |
| 2 | All-Flo Plumbing LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (479) | Comstock Park, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (707) | Grand Rapids, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Earthworm Dozing And Excavating INC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Forest Hills | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.5★ (694) | Grand Rapids, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Forest Green Tree Service LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (268) | Grand Rapids, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | KR Forestry | 56 | 5.0★ (32) | Ionia, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Plummers Septic and Sewer | 56 | 4.9★ (149) | Grand Rapids, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hall's Trucking & Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Belding, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Dykema Excavators Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (18) | Grand Rapids, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 66 best excavating contractors in Forest Hills, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Comstock Park, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 479 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews, the most in Forest Hills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Hills
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Grand Rapids, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 694 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 268 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 KR Forestry
Based in Ionia, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belding, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Grand Rapids, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wyoming, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Hills
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Grade Excavating
Based in Kentwood, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Hills
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belding, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Grand Rapids, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Grand Rapids, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Belding, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 215 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 439 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allendale, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Allendale, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kentwood, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Forest Hills excavating contractors
We scored 66 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Forest Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Forest Hills, MI is Walnut Grove Excavating with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews. All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 66 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Forest Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 66 excavating contractors serving Forest Hills, MI. 4 of them are based in Forest Hills; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Forest Hills are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Forest Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Earthworm Dozing And Excavating INC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Forest Hills work on weekends?
26 of 66 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Earthworm Dozing And Excavating INC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest Hills excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 66 rated excavating contractors in Forest Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 707 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 Forest Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 66 excavating contractors serving Forest Hills.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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