59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Grand Haven, MI (2026)
64 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Grand Haven: VandenBerg Excavating Inc, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RV Trees LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 64.
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Most-reviewed: RV Trees LLC, 182 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 64 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
64 Grand Haven excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 64 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grand Haven at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VandenBerg Excavating Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (20) | Grand Haven | — | Overall |
| 2 | RV Trees LLC | 58 | 4.2★ (182) | Grand Haven | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | KJ Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Grand Haven | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | FINITE DIRT WORX | 55 | 4.9★ (8) | Holland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | T-REX Excavators, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Grand Haven | — | — |
| 6 | Wachter Excavating Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Grand Haven | — | — |
| 7 | Umlor Excavating LLC | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Norton Shores, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ryerson Brothers Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (40) | Muskegon, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | KL Excavating LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (9) | Muskegon, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Rick’s Skid Steer Services LLC - Excavations, Brush Hogging, Hole Auguring, and more. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Norton Shores, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 64 best excavating contractors in Grand Haven, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 RV Trees LLC
Based in Grand Haven
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 182 Google reviews, the most in Grand Haven.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Haven
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Holland, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Haven
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Grand Haven
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Norton Shores, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Muskegon, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muskegon, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norton Shores, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Norton Shores, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Muskegon, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allendale, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Tiles Excavating
Based in Norton Shores, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Allendale, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allendale, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Muskegon, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muskegon, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allendale, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Muskegon, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Muskegon, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muskegon, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Haven
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 Muskegon, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muskegon, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 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 64 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Grand Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&Z Asphalt Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Bill's Dozer Service | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Boon Built | 5.0★ (13) | In Grand Haven |
| Bultsma Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Grand Haven Excavating LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Grand Haven |
| Grand Rapids Masonry and Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | In Grand Haven |
| Gritters Lawn and Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Heckman’s Contracting Incorporated | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Heyboer Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Grand Haven |
| JMB Demolition Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| JW Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Kamps Brothers Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Mike's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Grand Haven |
| Mini-Excavating LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Northern Pipeline Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Grand Haven |
| NV Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Grand Haven |
| Ottagan Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Spruit Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Trute Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Grand Haven excavating contractors
We scored 64 Grand Haven 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grand Haven?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grand Haven, MI is VandenBerg Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews. RV Trees LLC (#2) and KJ Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 64 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grand Haven?
ContractorsRanked ranks 64 excavating contractors serving Grand Haven, MI. 7 of them are based in Grand Haven; 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 Grand Haven are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Grand Haven post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are RV Trees LLC (#2), KJ Excavating (#3) and FINITE DIRT WORX (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Grand Haven work on weekends?
24 of 64 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RV Trees LLC (#2), FINITE DIRT WORX (#4) and Umlor Excavating LLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grand Haven excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 64 rated excavating contractors in Grand Haven is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. RV Trees LLC has the most, 182 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 Grand Haven count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 64 excavating contractors serving Grand Haven.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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