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Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Smith, AR (2026)

15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Fort Smith: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 289 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

15 Fort Smith excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Smith at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Smith at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services614.9★ (185)Fort Smith24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services594.8★ (289)Van Buren, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Arrow Dirt Works585.0★ (13)Fort SmithSun—
4Gryner Tanks Inc584.7★ (33)Van Buren, 10 mi away——
5Raggio Excavating & Roll Off564.6★ (15)Fort Smith——
6Top Notch Roofing & Construction564.9★ (82)Fort SmithSat · Evenings—
7Brent Robertson Construction, Inc565.0★ (8)Fort Smith——
8HDS Chimney Inspection Services Ltd554.8★ (5)Van Buren, 5 mi awaySat—
9Terra Movers525.0★ (23)Fort Smith——
10Mike's Trucking & Excavating505.0★ (4)Poteau, 23 mi away——

The 15 best excavating contractors in Fort Smith, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 Arrow Dirt Works

    Based in Fort Smith

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10737 Narrow Wy, Cedarville, AR 72932
    View profile for Arrow Dirt Works(479) 353-4747

  4. #4 Gryner Tanks Inc

    Based in Van Buren, 10 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    Address
    2341 Gryner Wy, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Gryner Tanks Inc(479) 632-2115

  5. #5 Raggio Excavating & Roll Off

    Based in Fort Smith

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1369 AR-23, Booneville, AR 72927
    View profile for Raggio Excavating & Roll Off(479) 675-4697

  9. #9 Terra Movers

    Based in Fort Smith

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Terra Movers(479) 739-1837

  11. #11 Frayne’s Excavation Services llc

    Based in Poteau, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    20301 Williams Rd, Cameron, OK 74932
    View profile for Frayne’s Excavation Services llc

  12. #12 Nabholz

    Based in Van Buren, 4 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    625 Kerr St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Nabholz(479) 474-5716

  15. #15 Cullum Equipment Services Inc & Hanson Mountain Quarry

    Based in Sallisaw, 17 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Aggregate supplier”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108329 S 4673 Rd, Sallisaw, OK 74955
    View profile for Cullum Equipment Services Inc & Hanson Mountain Quarry(918) 571-0325

Also serving Fort Smith

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Fort Smith
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A12 Masonry And Construction LLC5.0★ (3)In Fort Smith
Blake Construction Inc4.0★ (2)In Fort Smith
Cooper's Dozer & Hauling Services5.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
DADE Masonry contractor & Chimney cleaning Services, Mulberry, AR5.0★ (2)In Fort Smith
Dirt Wrx5.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
Earthwork Solutions, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
EZ-Gone Junk Removal and More5.0★ (244)In Fort Smith
Fort smith4.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
Guardado Flooring & Tile Solution5.0★ (2)In Fort Smith
H L Johnson & Son Construction3.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
Haines, Jones, and Cadbury (HJC)5.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
Lara Concrete ConstructionIn Fort Smith
Marion Dozer Services1.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
McCain Construction Co Inc3.0★ (2)In Fort Smith
Polvado HVAC Repair Fort Smith5.0★ (3)In Fort Smith
R & D Construction5.0★ (7)In Fort Smith
Ray Seamless Gutters Fort Smith5.0★ (22)In Fort Smith
Royal Construction and Restoration LLC5.0★ (7)In Fort Smith
The Family Roofing and Construction LLC5.0★ (1)In Fort Smith
Top Tier Remodeling LLC5.0★ (5)In Fort Smith

How we ranked Fort Smith excavating contractors

We scored 15 Fort Smith 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 2, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fort Smith data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Fort Smith: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Smith?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Smith, AR is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Arrow Dirt Works (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Smith?

ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Fort Smith, AR. 6 of them are based in Fort Smith; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Fort Smith are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Fort Smith post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Fort Smith work on weekends?

6 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Top Notch Roofing & Construction (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Fort Smith excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Fort Smith is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 289 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 Fort Smith count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Fort Smith.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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