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Best Excavating Contractors in Independence, KY (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall in Independence: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 2,120 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 87.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,123 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #2.

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

87 Independence excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 87 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Florence ranking. See Excavating contractors in Florence

Top 10 excavating contractors in Independence at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Independence at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (2,120)Florence, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (5,123)Cincinnati, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (2,265)Cincinnati, 11 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (1,061)Covington, 10 mi away24/7—
5Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Erlanger, KY564.0★ (10)Erlanger, 6 mi away24/7—
6Yancey's Excavation & Construction Services565.0★ (15)Dayton, 8 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (1,067)Cincinnati, 14 mi away24/7—
8TRAX Excavating LLC564.8★ (12)IndependenceSat—
9Messer Excavating, LLC555.0★ (12)Independence24/7—
10JLXFOUR EXCAVATING & LAND DEVELOPMENT555.0★ (3)Florence, 9 mi away24/7—

The 87 best excavating contractors in Independence, ranked

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

  8. #8 TRAX Excavating LLC

    Based in Independence

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Troopers Xing, Independence, KY 41051
    View profile for TRAX Excavating LLC(859) 652-1806

  12. #12 Martin Solutions

    Based in Alexandria, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Martin Solutions(859) 474-5121

  13. #13 Patterson Excavation

    Based in Louisville, 20 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    View profile for Patterson Excavation(859) 446-3182

  14. #14 RICH Trucking

    Based in Oakbrook, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–2 PM
    View profile for RICH Trucking(859) 630-8063

  15. #15 Damer digs

    Based in Fort Wright, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    3324 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017
    View profile for Damer digs(859) 888-7055

  19. #19 Clear Choice Services

    Based in Covington, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9210 Marshall Rd, Covington, KY 41015
    View profile for Clear Choice Services(859) 342-7777

  20. #20 Kilgore Excavation

    Based in Taylor Mill, 6 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    600 Mason Rd, Taylor Mill, KY 41015
    View profile for Kilgore Excavation(859) 663-1205

  21. #21 Superior Concrete & Excavation

    Based in Cincinnati, 20 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    20 Voorhees St Suite C, Cincinnati, OH 45215
    View profile for Superior Concrete & Excavation(513) 600-3040

  22. #22 Coppage Construction Co Inc

    Based in Independence

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11966 Taylor Mill Rd, Independence, KY 41051
    View profile for Coppage Construction Co Inc(859) 356-9221

  23. #23 Planum Contracting

    Based in Florence, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Planum Contracting(859) 393-6690

  24. #24 Dudley Construction

    Based in Florence, 4 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    420 Dudley Trce, Florence, KY 41042
    View profile for Dudley Construction(859) 341-7071

How we ranked Independence excavating contractors

We scored 87 Independence 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Independence 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 Independence: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Independence?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Independence, KY is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 87 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Independence?

ContractorsRanked ranks 87 excavating contractors serving Independence, KY. 4 of them are based in Independence; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Independence are open 24/7?

20 ranked excavating contractors in Independence 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 (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Independence work on weekends?

44 of 87 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Independence excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated excavating contractors in Independence is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,123 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 Independence count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Independence 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 Independence

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 excavating contractors serving Independence.

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