60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Grain Valley, MO (2026)
72 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Grain Valley: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 2,318 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 72.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,804 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 72 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
72 Grain Valley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 72 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grain Valley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (2,318) | Blue Springs, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,942) | Independence, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Reiss Earthworks LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (57) | Blue Springs, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Hemme Excavating, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Oak Grove, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (4,804) | Kansas City, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (208) | Lee's Summit, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Solid Ground Land and Excavation Services | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Blue Springs, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Associated Basement Co | 54 | 3.0★ (4) | Grain Valley | — | — |
| 9 | Cowboy Certified Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (143) | Lee's Summit, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rob's Trucking | 54 | 4.3★ (17) | Grain Valley | — | — |
The 72 best excavating contractors in Grain Valley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Independence, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Blue Springs, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Kansas City, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews, the most in Grain Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Blue Springs, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Grain Valley
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Lee's Summit, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Rob's Trucking
Based in Grain Valley
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Lee's Summit, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Raymore, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Blue Springs, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 S&S Excavation
Based in Kansas City, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Blue Springs, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 She Digs It, LLC
Based in Blue Springs, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merriam, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 East Independence, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raytown, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Pleasant Hill, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 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, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grandview, 17 mi away
51/100CR 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 72 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Grain Valley
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 Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Advanced Construction Innovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Ambassador Lawn and Landscape | 5.0★ (20) | In Grain Valley |
| Ballard Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Capstone Contracting Solutions | 5.0★ (43) | In Grain Valley |
| Dennison's Excavation and Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Full Draw Garage Doors | 5.0★ (1) | In Grain Valley |
| Grab-'N-Go Services | 5.0★ (32) | In Grain Valley |
| Grain Valley Cleaning Company - Residential & Commercial Cleaners | 5.0★ (4) | In Grain Valley |
| Hendo and Sons | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| J & C Excavating | In Grain Valley | |
| Martin Underground LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Max Paving | In Grain Valley | |
| Power House Equipment | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| R. A. Finn LLC Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Seyas Pro Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Grain Valley |
| Taylor Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| The Curb Company | In Grain Valley | |
| Top Gun Concrete Lifting Grain Valley | 5.0★ (1) | In Grain Valley |
| Triple C Excavating, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Grain Valley excavating contractors
We scored 72 Grain Valley 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 Grain Valley 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 Grain Valley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grain Valley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grain Valley, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Reiss Earthworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 72 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grain Valley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 72 excavating contractors serving Grain Valley, MO. 4 of them are based in Grain Valley; 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 Grain Valley are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Grain Valley 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 (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Grain Valley work on weekends?
32 of 72 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Reiss Earthworks LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grain Valley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 72 rated excavating contractors in Grain Valley is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,804 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 Grain Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grain Valley 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 Grain Valley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 72 excavating contractors serving Grain Valley.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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