59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Jeffersontown, KY (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Jeffersontown: Articulate Excavating, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 60.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 511 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Jeffersontown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 60 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Louisville ranking. See Excavating contractors in Louisville
Top 10 excavating contractors in Jeffersontown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Articulate Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Jeffersontown | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Kader Construction LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (71) | Jeffersonville, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.6★ (511) | Louisville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | PLATINUM LANDSCAPING LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Jeffersontown | Sat | — |
| 5 | Cornerstone Hardscape & Excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (62) | Louisville, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Quality Grading LLC | 56 | 4.5★ (19) | Louisville, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Adams Bobcat, Excavation, & Finish Grading LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (35) | Louisville, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | MicroMan Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (44) | Charlestown, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Hosler Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.7★ (14) | Louisville, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Excavating Solutions - USA | 53 | 5.0★ (26) | Louisville, 13 mi away | — | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Jeffersontown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jeffersonville, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 511 Google reviews, the most in Jeffersontown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersontown
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buckner, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Louisville, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Louisville, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ 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 La Grange, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Sewer Doctor
Based in Shepherdsville, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Clarksville, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Richmond, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Buckner, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersonville, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sellersburg, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Evansville, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 JRC
Based in Shepherdsville, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Jeffersontown excavating contractors
We scored 60 Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Jeffersontown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Jeffersontown, KY is Articulate Excavating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Kader Construction LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Jeffersontown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Jeffersontown, KY. 2 of them are based in Jeffersontown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Jeffersontown are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Jeffersontown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Dumpster Shark, LLC (#24). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Jeffersontown work on weekends?
22 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Articulate Excavating (#1), Kader Construction LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Jeffersontown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Jeffersontown is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 511 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Jeffersontown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Jeffersontown.
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