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Best Excavating Contractors in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Grand Rapids: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 81.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 694 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 81 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.

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

81 Grand Rapids excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 81 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Grand Rapids at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Grand Rapids at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.7★ (707)Grand Rapids24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.5★ (694)Grand Rapids24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3All-Flo Plumbing LLC594.8★ (479)Comstock Park, 7 mi away24/7—
4Forest Green Tree Service LLC594.7★ (268)Grand Rapids24/7—
5Plummers Septic and Sewer594.9★ (149)Grand Rapids24/7—
6Dykema Excavators Inc574.7★ (18)Grand Rapids——
7Earthworm Dozing And Excavating INC575.0★ (4)Forest Hills, 1 mi away24/7—
8Walnut Grove Excavating564.9★ (400)Forest Hills, 22 mi away——
9Tubergen Underground Inc.564.9★ (56)Wyoming, 6 mi away——
10Everdry Waterproofing of Greater Grand Rapids564.6★ (439)Grand RapidsSat · Evenings—

The 81 best excavating contractors in Grand Rapids, ranked

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

  3. #3 All-Flo Plumbing LLC

    Based in Comstock Park, 7 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 479 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 479 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5110 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
    View profile for All-Flo Plumbing LLC(616) 361-7800

  6. #6 Dykema Excavators Inc

    Based in Grand Rapids

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    1730 3 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
    View profile for Dykema Excavators Inc(616) 363-6895

  8. #8 Walnut Grove Excavating

    Based in Forest Hills, 22 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8533 Sterling Heights Dr, Clarksville, MI 48815
    View profile for Walnut Grove Excavating(616) 295-3982

  9. #9 Tubergen Underground Inc.

    Based in Wyoming, 6 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4553 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
    View profile for Tubergen Underground Inc.(616) 878-3996

  12. #12 No Limits Contracting

    Based in Allendale, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2501 Garfield St, Marne, MI 49435
    View profile for No Limits Contracting(616) 431-1343

  13. #13 Al's Trenching Inc.

    Based in Grand Rapids

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3620 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
    View profile for Al's Trenching Inc.(616) 437-3185

  14. #14 Wyoming Excavators Inc

    Based in Grand Rapids

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    9580 5 Mile Rd NE, Ada, MI 49301
    View profile for Wyoming Excavators Inc(616) 691-7368

  15. #15 Montgomery Excavating LLC

    Based in Grand Rapids

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1593 Galbraith Ave SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    View profile for Montgomery Excavating LLC(616) 209-0343

  16. #16 Versluis Earthworks

    Based in Grand Rapids

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1424 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
    View profile for Versluis Earthworks(616) 250-4929

  17. #17 Top Notch Pros, Inc.

    Based in Allendale, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Top Notch Pros, Inc.(616) 272-6754

  18. #18 Michigan Excavating

    Based in Grand Rapids

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    9539 Vergennes St SE, Ada, MI 49301
    View profile for Michigan Excavating(616) 682-4908

  19. #19 Hall's Trucking & Excavating

    Based in Belding, 18 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13637 5 Mile Rd NE, Belding, MI 48809
    View profile for Hall's Trucking & Excavating(269) 214-1301

  20. #20 JACK DYKSTRA EXCAVATING, INC

    Based in Grand Rapids

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3677 3 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
    View profile for JACK DYKSTRA EXCAVATING, INC(616) 453-4827

  22. #22 Kentwood Excavating Inc

    Based in Grand Rapids

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3401 Broadmoor Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
    View profile for Kentwood Excavating Inc(616) 949-5250

  23. #23 Thornapple Excavating, Inc.

    Based in Grand Rapids

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4190 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
    View profile for Thornapple Excavating, Inc.(616) 940-4766

  24. #24 Umlor Excavating LLC

    Based in Norton Shores, 20 mi away

    53/100CR 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Umlor Excavating LLC(616) 648-7583

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 81 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Grand Rapids, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26North Land Excavating LLC525.0★ (125)22 mi
27Grade Excavating525.0★ (13)17 mi
28Karel Excavating Inc524.7★ (9)13 mi
29New World Excavating524.0★ (4)7 mi
30Rick Anderson Excavating LLC.525.0★ (4)21 mi
31La Roca Concrete Construction524.7★ (15)In Grand Rapids
32Affordable Plumbing Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Restoration514.4★ (215)22 mi
33Solid Rock Outdoor Services515.0★ (9)17 mi
34FINITE DIRT WORX514.9★ (8)22 mi
35Cutting Edge Excavating514.2★ (44)15 mi
36Excel Excavation Group LLC514.5★ (8)15 mi
37J & R Trucking & Septic Systems514.2★ (14)10 mi
38County-Line Excavating514.0★ (4)11 mi
39Haveman Property Services LLC515.0★ (6)16 mi
40Rush Creek Excavating & Construction, Inc.515.0★ (3)12 mi
41Buist & Sons Excavating515.0★ (5)16 mi
42Lee's Trenching Services504.0★ (8)10 mi
43Siteline Excavating LLC505.0★ (6)10 mi
44De Wind Wells & De Watering503.8★ (11)18 mi
45Solid Excavating Services504.6★ (11)14 mi
46Vruggink & Son Excavating505.0★ (9)15 mi
47Alaska Excavating Co LLC504.6★ (7)12 mi
48Distinctive Excavating & Concrete Services504.0★ (4)In Grand Rapids
49Proline Land and Gravel505.0★ (5)19 mi
50Dave's Dozing Inc503.7★ (3)14 mi

Also serving Grand Rapids

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 Grand Rapids
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Acculevel4.8★ (14)In Grand Rapids
Advanced HVAC Repair Grand Rapids5.0★ (3)In Grand Rapids
Air Quality Testing Grand Rapids4.6★ (5)In Grand Rapids
Beckering Construction3.3★ (10)In Grand Rapids
Bultsma Excavating3.0★ (2)In Grand Rapids
E&S Drywall LLC5.0★ (6)In Grand Rapids
Feldpausch Excavators5.0★ (1)In Grand Rapids
Filter It5.0★ (5)In Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Heating and Cooling4.6★ (9)In Grand Rapids
Greyson Construction5.0★ (10)In Grand Rapids
H&H Property Maintenance3.0★ (2)In Grand Rapids
HVAC Repair Grand Rapids5.0★ (2)In Grand Rapids
Kamps Brothers Excavating5.0★ (2)In Grand Rapids
Leal Concrete Contractors5.0★ (8)In Grand Rapids
R&A Quality Construction LLC5.0★ (2)In Grand Rapids
Reeds Lake Garage Door Repair Co5.0★ (9)In Grand Rapids
RTC Construction LLC4.0★ (4)In Grand Rapids
Superior Concrete Solution5.0★ (1)In Grand Rapids
Superior HVAC Repair Grand Rapids5.0★ (3)In Grand Rapids
Supreme HVAC Repair Grand Rapids5.0★ (3)In Grand Rapids

How we ranked Grand Rapids excavating contractors

We scored 81 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Grand Rapids?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grand Rapids, MI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 81 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Grand Rapids?

ContractorsRanked ranks 81 excavating contractors serving Grand Rapids, MI. 18 of them are based in Grand Rapids; 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 Rapids are open 24/7?

13 ranked excavating contractors in Grand Rapids post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Grand Rapids work on weekends?

36 of 81 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and All-Flo Plumbing LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Grand Rapids excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 81 rated excavating contractors in Grand Rapids is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 707 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 Grand Rapids count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grand Rapids 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 Rapids

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 81 excavating contractors serving Grand Rapids.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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