59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews, the most in Gladstone.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gladstone, MO (2026)
90 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Gladstone: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 90 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
90 Gladstone excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 90 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gladstone at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,804) | Kansas City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (2,817) | Kansas City, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Sewer Surgeon of Kansas City/KCMO | 58 | 4.9★ (824) | Gladstone | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,942) | Independence, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (4,075) | Overland Park, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Full Nelson Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 56 | 4.8★ (1,451) | Kansas City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,318) | Blue Springs, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Noble General Contracting LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Kansas City, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,013) | Leavenworth, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | S&S Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 90 best excavating contractors in Gladstone, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,817 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladstone
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 824 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,942 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,075 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,451 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leavenworth, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 S&S Excavation
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Kansas City, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Blue Springs, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shawnee, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paola, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merriam, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Lansing, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Raymore, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithville, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Nance Excavating
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Lee's Summit, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 90 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gladstone
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Garage Door Service | 4.8★ (19) | In Gladstone |
| All American Heating & Cooling, lnc | 4.9★ (187) | In Gladstone |
| Arctic Air | 4.8★ (573) | In Gladstone |
| Ballard Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Gladstone |
| Cabinet IQ of Kansas City | 5.0★ (7) | In Gladstone |
| Concrete Design Of Kc, Inc. | 4.1★ (26) | In Gladstone |
| Dennison's Excavation and Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| DLN Solutions | Foundation Repair | 5.0★ (92) | In Gladstone |
| Gladstone Furnace & A/C Co. | 4.7★ (57) | In Gladstone |
| Guerra’s Construction | In Gladstone | |
| Hogan Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Gladstone |
| Il Cano Concrete | 5.0★ (4) | In Gladstone |
| Integrity Estate Group | In Gladstone | |
| JLB Foundation Repair & Basement Waterproofing | 4.8★ (50) | In Gladstone |
| KC's Finest Construction & Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (23) | In Gladstone |
| Miller Roofing & Construction | In Gladstone | |
| ProFix Home & Property, LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Gladstone |
| Ram Roofing and Solar | In Gladstone | |
| SouthernProsper Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Gladstone |
| The HolyGhost services | In Gladstone |
How we ranked Gladstone excavating contractors
We scored 90 Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gladstone?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gladstone, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sewer Surgeon of Kansas City/KCMO (#3) follow. We ranked 90 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gladstone?
ContractorsRanked ranks 90 excavating contractors serving Gladstone, MO. 1 of them is based in Gladstone; 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 Gladstone are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Gladstone post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gladstone work on weekends?
39 of 90 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sewer Surgeon of Kansas City/KCMO (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gladstone excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 90 rated excavating contractors in Gladstone is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,804 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Gladstone count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gladstone 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 Gladstone
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 excavating contractors serving Gladstone.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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