61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews, the most in Joplin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Joplin, MO (2026)
30 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Joplin: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J&M Dirt Works & Land Management, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Duffers Septic Solutions ,LLC, 60 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 30 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Joplin excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 30 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Joplin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 61 | 4.8★ (554) | Joplin | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J&M Dirt Works & Land Management | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Joplin | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Land Innovations | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Joplin | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Swartz Tree Service | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Joplin | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Wheeler Excavation and Trucking | 55 | 4.2★ (9) | Joplin | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Southwest Property Maintenance LLC. | 54 | 4.7★ (22) | Joplin | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Wayside Land Management & Dirt Works | 54 | 4.6★ (5) | Neosho, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Jeff Asbell | 54 | 4.4★ (8) | Carl Junction, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Peck Schrader's Excavating | 53 | 4.8★ (8) | Carthage, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Duffers Septic Solutions ,LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (60) | Neosho, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 30 best excavating contractors in Joplin, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Joplin
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Joplin
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Joplin
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
#8 Jeff Asbell
Based in Carl Junction, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Duncan Lawn Care
Based in Joplin
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Tom's Excavating
Based in Neosho, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Asbell Companies
Based in Carl Junction, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Carl Junction, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 30 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Clay Cole Trucking, LLC | 48 | 4.2★ (19) | In Joplin |
| 27 | Freddy Vans Inc | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Conner Excavating and Septic | 47 | 4.8★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Elements Construction Concepts | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | In Joplin |
| 30 | Neece Concrete Construction, Inc | 41 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
Also serving Joplin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5K Dirtworks | In Joplin | |
| American Ramp Company | 2.9★ (43) | In Joplin |
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Joplin |
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | In Joplin | |
| Asbell Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Baldwin Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Joplin |
| Business Needs Craftsmanship | 5.0★ (2) | In Joplin |
| C&D Excavating | In Joplin | |
| Calvin Excavating & Const | In Joplin | |
| CE Barnard Construction and Excavating | In Joplin | |
| CS Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| CTF Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Joplin |
| Ed & Sons Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Joplin |
| J&J construction llc | 4.5★ (8) | In Joplin |
| Johnson Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Joplin |
| Native Sons LLC | In Joplin | |
| Precision Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Quality choice construction llc | 5.0★ (8) | In Joplin |
| R n' K Dirtworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Joplin |
| U R C united roofing & construction LLc | 5.0★ (11) | In Joplin |
How we ranked Joplin excavating contractors
We scored 30 Joplin 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Joplin 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 Joplin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Joplin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Joplin, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J&M Dirt Works & Land Management (#2) and Land Innovations (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Joplin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Joplin, MO. 11 of them are based in Joplin; 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 Joplin are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Joplin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#1), J&M Dirt Works & Land Management (#2) and Swartz Tree Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Joplin work on weekends?
18 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#1), J&M Dirt Works & Land Management (#2) and Land Innovations (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Joplin excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Joplin is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services has the most, 554 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 Joplin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Joplin 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 Joplin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Joplin.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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