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Best Excavating Contractors in Frankfort, KY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Frankfort: Marshalls Property Maintenance, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Broyles Excavating, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 41.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #5.

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

41 Frankfort excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 41 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Frankfort at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Frankfort at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Marshalls Property Maintenance644.8★ (47)Frankfort24/7Overall
2Simmons Contracting595.0★ (37)Frankfort——
3Broyles Excavating, LLC585.0★ (21)Frankfort24/7Emergencies
4Reliable Outcomes Excavation565.0★ (58)Nicholasville, 22 mi awaySat—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (265)Lexington, 23 mi away24/7Most reviews
6A1 FENCING554.9★ (67)FrankfortSat · Evenings—
7Mccoy Excavating Company Georgetown, KY555.0★ (48)Georgetown, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup545.0★ (54)Georgetown, 17 mi away24/7—
9Heartland Excavation & Demolition545.0★ (14)Georgetown, 16 mi awaySat—
10Nelson Excavation Services LLC535.0★ (5)Lexington, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 41 best excavating contractors in Frankfort, ranked

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

  1. Based in Frankfort

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  2. Based in Frankfort

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8032 Owenton Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
  3. Based in Nicholasville, 22 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2415 Clear Creek Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
  4. Based in Frankfort

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Frankfort

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  6. Based in Versailles, 15 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6002 Canonero Way, Versailles, KY 40383
  7. Based in Lexington-Fayette, 18 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    481 Indian Creek Rd, Sadieville, KY 40370
  8. Based in Shelbyville, 15 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    928 Trout Ln, Shelbyville, KY 40065
  9. Based in Lawrenceburg, 22 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–5 PM
  10. Based in Lexington, 12 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
  11. Based in Lexington, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    824 Bull Lea Run Suite 226, Lexington, KY 40511
  12. Based in Lawrenceburg, 18 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1231 Hickory Grove Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

All 41 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Frankfort, ranks 26 to 41
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Frankie Clem Wrecking494.3★ (3)24 mi
27New Horizon Septic & Excavating485.0★ (3)18 mi
28Southern Style Lawns LLC484.8★ (26)11 mi
29Cook Hauling And Excavating485.0★ (5)15 mi
30JW Excavation Services LLC485.0★ (6)18 mi
31Muddy Boots Concrete475.0★ (7)20 mi
32Kentucky Builders & Excavating LLC465.0★ (5)23 mi
33C & R Asphalt, LLC454.1★ (53)21 mi
34Authentic Stone Creations454.8★ (28)24 mi
35Shields Excavating444.3★ (3)19 mi
36Innovative Demolition Service, LLC444.6★ (12)20 mi
37Action Home Improvements, LLC General Contractor443.9★ (7)17 mi
38Lexington Tree Service443.5★ (21)25 mi
39Arlington Tree Service434.4★ (13)22 mi
40DIVERSIFIED DEMOLITION435.0★ (5)20 mi
41Bluegrass Contracting Corporation423.0★ (18)22 mi

Also serving Frankfort

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 Frankfort
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Mayesing Bros. Construction LLP.In Frankfort
A&G Renovation construction LLC4.7★ (6)In Frankfort
C C Moore Co IncIn Frankfort
Colston PavingIn Frankfort
Dirt Diggers LLC5.0★ (2)In Frankfort
Farmdale Sanitation DistrictIn Frankfort
Frankfort Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions5.0★ (1)In Frankfort
Future Concrete & ExcavationIn Frankfort
Grubbs Excavating Inc.5.0★ (2)16 mi
J2 ExcavatingIn Frankfort
John Fehsal Jr Excavating3.0★ (2)In Frankfort
Making the Grade5.0★ (2)17 mi
McCloud Services4.8★ (87)In Frankfort
Miller ContractingIn Frankfort
Monroe's Excavating & Construction llc2.5★ (2)12 mi
Pst Excavating3.0★ (2)16 mi
Total Dump5.0★ (11)In Frankfort
Valenzuela invesment llcIn Frankfort
Vera Construction5.0★ (3)In Frankfort
Vest Excavating & ConstructionIn Frankfort

How we ranked Frankfort excavating contractors

We scored 41 Frankfort 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Frankfort 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 Frankfort: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Frankfort?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Frankfort, KY is Marshalls Property Maintenance with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Simmons Contracting (#2) and Broyles Excavating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Frankfort?

ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving Frankfort, KY. 5 of them are based in Frankfort; 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 Frankfort are open 24/7?

7 ranked excavating contractors in Frankfort post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Marshalls Property Maintenance (#1), Broyles Excavating, LLC (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Frankfort work on weekends?

24 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marshalls Property Maintenance (#1), Broyles Excavating, LLC (#3) and Reliable Outcomes Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Frankfort excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in Frankfort is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 265 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Frankfort count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Frankfort 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 Frankfort

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving Frankfort.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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