57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fulton, MO (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fulton: Digging Plus LLC, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 28.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 328 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Fulton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fulton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digging Plus LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Fulton | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Barry Maupin Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.6★ (16) | Fulton | Sat | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (328) | Jefferson City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Ninja Hauling LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (50) | Fulton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.5★ (304) | Columbia, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Show-Me Mow & Snow | 53 | 5.0★ (29) | Jefferson City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Seth Paul Excavating, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | Columbia, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Houchins Hydro & Pumping LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (18) | Fulton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | JT Dirt Works | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Jefferson City, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Connor Brooks Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Columbia, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Fulton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fulton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 328 Google reviews, the most in Fulton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 304 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fulton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson City, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Columbia, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Jefferson City, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Jefferson City, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mexico, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Columbia, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mexico, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 T-Rex Land Care.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mexico, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 16 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 JKL Landscaping
Based in Columbia, 19 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 28 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Emery Sapp & Sons - Columbia | 42 | 3.8★ (21) | 25 mi |
| 27 | River View Construction | 42 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Watson Concrete Inc. | 41 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
Also serving Fulton
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Al Reidlinger Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Fulton |
| Barnetts Landscaping & Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Bell Excavating Inc | 19 mi | |
| Bentley Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Fulton |
| Bill Binkley & Sons Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Dig Doug Earthworks | In Fulton | |
| Emery Sapp & Sons - Columbia West Broadway Office | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| FnH Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Higgins Asphalt Paving Co Inc | 22 mi | |
| Jeff Schnieders Construction | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Kennett Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Kramer Grading & Excavating LLC | 4 mi | |
| Lehman Excavation & Ground Services | 22 mi | |
| MidMo Gravel Driveways | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Miles & Watson Earthworks, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Mirka Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Fulton |
| RK Excavation and Bobcat Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Russell Sapp Excavating Inc | 14 mi | |
| Schnieders Brothers Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Terrain Transformation, LLC | 24 mi |
How we ranked Fulton excavating contractors
We scored 28 Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fulton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fulton, MO is Digging Plus LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Barry Maupin Excavating Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fulton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Fulton, MO. 4 of them are based in Fulton; 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 Fulton are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Fulton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5) and Show-Me Mow & Snow (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fulton work on weekends?
13 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Digging Plus LLC (#1), Barry Maupin Excavating Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fulton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Fulton is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 328 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 Fulton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fulton 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 Fulton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Fulton.
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