58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Holt, MI (2026)
45 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Holt: Michigan Drain, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 442 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 45.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 841 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Holt excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Holt at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan Drain | 58 | 5.0★ (442) | Lansing, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.5★ (841) | Lansing, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Sherrell's Excavating Inc. | 55 | 4.6★ (9) | Eaton Rapids, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.6★ (111) | East Lansing, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Armored Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | East Lansing, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Kenneth Brothers Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | East Lansing, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Stevens Construction & Excavating | 54 | 4.0★ (9) | East Lansing, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ML Chartier | 54 | 3.9★ (19) | East Lansing, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fantastic Lawns - Landscaping, Excavating, Snow & Ice Removal | 54 | 4.9★ (81) | Holt | — | — |
| 10 | McKnight Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Charlotte, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 45 best excavating contractors in Holt, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lansing, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 841 Google reviews, the most in Holt.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 ML Chartier
Based in East Lansing, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holt
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Charlotte, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Lansing, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Lansing, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Jackson, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Jackson, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Eaton Rapids, 10 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 Saint Johns, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 23 mi away
51/100CR 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 Lansing, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Lansing, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 45 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Apex Septic And Excavating, Inc | 50 | 4.9★ (78) | 17 mi |
| 27 | Mint City Excavating | 50 | 3.6★ (21) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Davis & Company | 50 | 4.9★ (19) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Premier Hydrovac Excavation | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Verlinde Excavating & Trucking | 50 | 3.7★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 31 | C & D Hughes Inc | 50 | 3.6★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 32 | Outdoor Specialties | 49 | 4.8★ (29) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Michigan Demolition & Excavation LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 34 | Miller Brothers Excavating Inc | 48 | 4.3★ (28) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Randolphs Septic Tank Services | 48 | 4.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 36 | L D Clark Excavating Co | 48 | 4.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 37 | Agape Building and Restoration. LLC | 47 | 4.4★ (14) | 4 mi |
| 38 | ACTC Services LLC | 46 | 4.8★ (24) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Morton Outdoor | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Anderson Construction & Concrete LLC | 45 | 4.9★ (8) | 17 mi |
| 41 | Anderson-Fischer & Associates Inc | 45 | 4.8★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 42 | Rumsey & Sons | 44 | 3.7★ (7) | 8 mi |
| 43 | Clark Foundation Co | 44 | 4.2★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 44 | Mike & Son Asphalt, Inc. | 43 | 3.7★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 45 | E. T. MacKenzie Company - MacKenzie Companies | 43 | 3.5★ (27) | 14 mi |
Also serving Holt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Terrain Alterations | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Bill Begole & Co | 2.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Chucks Blldzg & Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Demolition Experts of Lansing | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Doug's Dozing | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| J&J Excavation and Demolition | 8 mi | |
| Ken's Excavating | 3.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Kingsland Station Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Lansing Excavating Pros | 7 mi | |
| Meridian Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 4.8★ (175) | In Holt |
| Nick Jorae Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Premier surfaces llc | In Holt | |
| Risner Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Robert Milliken Builders LLC | In Holt | |
| Spartan Concrete Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Holt |
| Superior Property Solutions LLC | In Holt | |
| Tamarack Homes | In Holt | |
| Taylor Complete Masonry | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Teri's Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| The Honest Plumber - Holt | 4.8★ (12) | In Holt |
How we ranked Holt excavating contractors
We scored 45 Holt 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 Holt 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 Holt: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Holt?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Holt, MI is Michigan Drain with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sherrell's Excavating Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 45 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Holt?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 excavating contractors serving Holt, MI. 1 of them is based in Holt; 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 Holt are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Holt post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sherrell's Excavating Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Holt work on weekends?
22 of 45 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Sherrell's Excavating Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Holt excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated excavating contractors in Holt is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 841 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 Holt count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Holt 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 Holt
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 excavating contractors serving Holt.
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