61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Kalamazoo, MI (2026)
44 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Excavation and Septic, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cochran Excavations LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 44.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, 360 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Kalamazoo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kalamazoo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo Excavation and Septic | 61 | 4.9★ (133) | Kalamazoo | — | Overall |
| 2 | Soil Friends Excavating, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (42) | Comstock Northwest, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Balkema Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.7★ (24) | Kalamazoo | — | — |
| 4 | Cochran Excavations LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (6) | Kalamazoo | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | G&D Landscape | 58 | 5.0★ (101) | Kalamazoo | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Scott W Taylor Excavating | 57 | 4.3★ (20) | Kalamazoo | — | — |
| 7 | Caporossi Construction | 57 | 4.3★ (8) | Kalamazoo | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Woolf Excavating | 56 | 4.3★ (12) | Kalamazoo | — | — |
| 9 | M Knowles Excavating LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (11) | Kalamazoo | Sat | — |
| 10 | Modern Septic and Sewer | 55 | 4.9★ (229) | Kalamazoo | — | — |
The 44 best excavating contractors in Kalamazoo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Comstock Northwest, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Kalamazoo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 360 Google reviews, the most in Kalamazoo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Azo Service Inc
Based in Kalamazoo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Kalamazoo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Byholt Inc
Based in Portage, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 170 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Haas Excavating
Based in Kalamazoo
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allegan, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 44 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Belcher Family Construction LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Kp Excavating | 50 | 2.3★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Snyder's Lawn Care | 50 | 4.7★ (28) | In Kalamazoo |
| 29 | Riverview Excavating | 50 | 3.8★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Bartolettis' Lawn care and Landscaping | 49 | 4.5★ (22) | In Kalamazoo |
| 31 | Hoffman Bros., Inc. | 49 | 3.9★ (48) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Taylor Dirtworks | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | In Kalamazoo |
| 33 | Linsley Excavating Inc | 48 | 4.6★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Taplin Group, LLC. | 48 | 3.9★ (26) | In Kalamazoo |
| 35 | Markos Excavating LLC | 48 | 3.7★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Adams Excavating, inc. | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Bramwell-McKay Property Services & Consultants | 48 | 4.3★ (17) | 23 mi |
| 38 | Schoolcraft Paving Inc | 47 | 4.9★ (29) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Greg's Tree Service | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 40 | Baker Concrete & Excavation | 46 | 4.6★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Kelley Excavating, Greenhouse, and Storage | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 42 | Myron Terrain Management | 44 | 5.0★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Powers Property Management LLC | 44 | 4.0★ (22) | 16 mi |
| 44 | Gardner Brothers Topsoil | 44 | 4.3★ (6) | 19 mi |
Also serving Kalamazoo
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A4 excavating and landscape | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Advance Excavating | In Kalamazoo | |
| Aggregate Resources | 4.5★ (2) | In Kalamazoo |
| BlackLine Excavation | 24 mi | |
| DJ'S EXCAVATING | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| E's Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Kalamazoo |
| Gregersen Excavating | In Kalamazoo | |
| JL Schippers Construction | In Kalamazoo | |
| KEC | In Kalamazoo | |
| Larsen Construction Co | 1.0★ (1) | In Kalamazoo |
| Mr. Stumpgrinder | 5.0★ (2) | In Kalamazoo |
| Newhouse Excavating Inc | 7 mi | |
| PEET Landscape & Excavation | 19 mi | |
| Reichenberger contracting | 5 mi | |
| Rizor Excavating & Underground LLC | 21 mi | |
| RT decor & construction | In Kalamazoo | |
| St Clair Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Kalamazoo |
| Swarthout Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Trench Safety Training | 21 mi | |
| Williams construction Kalamazoo | In Kalamazoo |
How we ranked Kalamazoo excavating contractors
We scored 44 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kalamazoo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kalamazoo, MI is Kalamazoo Excavation and Septic with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews. Soil Friends Excavating, LLC (#2) and Balkema Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kalamazoo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving Kalamazoo, MI. 24 of them are based in Kalamazoo; 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 Kalamazoo are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Kalamazoo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cochran Excavations LLC (#4), Caporossi Construction (#7) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Kalamazoo work on weekends?
13 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Soil Friends Excavating, LLC (#2), Cochran Excavations LLC (#4) and G&D Landscape (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kalamazoo excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in Kalamazoo is 4.4★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning has the most, 360 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Kalamazoo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving Kalamazoo.
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