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Best Excavating Contractors in Kansas City, MO (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kansas City: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 105.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 105 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.

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

105 Kansas City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 105 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kansas City at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kansas City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (4,804)Kansas City24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (2,817)Kansas City, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.9★ (4,075)Overland Park, 11 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Noble General Contracting LLC585.0★ (17)Kansas CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (1,942)Independence, 11 mi away24/7—
6S&S Excavation575.0★ (13)Kansas City, 3 mi away24/7—
7Full Nelson Plumbing Heating & Cooling574.8★ (1,451)Kansas City, 11 mi away24/7—
8Parrish & Sons Construction574.3★ (12)Kansas CitySat · Sun—
9BC Property Solutions LLC575.0★ (6)Kansas City, 6 mi away24/7—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (2,318)Blue Springs, 17 mi away24/7—

The 105 best excavating contractors in Kansas City, ranked

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

  6. #6 S&S Excavation

    Based in Kansas City, 3 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for S&S Excavation(816) 785-1130

  8. #8 Parrish & Sons Construction

    Based in Kansas City

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    800 E 101st Terrace #230, Kansas City, MO 64131
    View profile for Parrish & Sons Construction(816) 914-1375

  9. #9 BC Property Solutions LLC

    Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4201 Shawnee Dr, Kansas City, KS 66106
    View profile for BC Property Solutions LLC(913) 400-1932

  13. #13 Trackline Construction LLC

    Based in Blue Springs, 4 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Trackline Construction LLC(816) 801-0343

  14. #14 Hagerty & Mack Excavation

    Based in Shawnee, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    12506 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66216
    View profile for Hagerty & Mack Excavation(913) 912-3820

  15. #15 KC Excavating Co.

    Based in Paola, 12 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for KC Excavating Co.(913) 374-7500

  18. #18 Drains N More LLC

    Based in Kansas City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    406 NE 76th St, Kansas City, MO 64118
    View profile for Drains N More LLC(816) 703-9800

  19. #19 Reiss Earthworks LLC

    Based in Blue Springs, 21 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    11923 Old Lone Jack Lee's Summit Rd, Lake Lotawana, MO 64086
    View profile for Reiss Earthworks LLC(816) 215-0505

  20. #20 Bash Excavating

    Based in Kansas City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    15405 State Hwy HH, Platte City, MO 64079
    View profile for Bash Excavating(816) 365-5369

  22. #22 Ground Work Group LLC

    Based in Merriam, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Ground Work Group LLC(913) 608-6543

  23. #23 Nance Excavating

    Based in Kansas City

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Nance Excavating(816) 506-5772

  25. #25 ESI Contracting

    Based in Kansas City

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3001 E 83 St, Kansas City, MO 64132
    View profile for ESI Contracting(816) 523-5081

Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 105 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Kansas City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26O'Connor Excavation and Septic544.7★ (14)In Kansas City
27Hoy Excavating LLC545.0★ (9)In Kansas City
28Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup545.0★ (208)17 mi
29Rooted In Rust LLC545.0★ (8)14 mi
30Olshan Foundation Repair534.7★ (1,116)8 mi
31Houston Excavating & Demolition534.0★ (20)In Kansas City
32High Flow Drainage Solutions534.9★ (99)In Kansas City
33The Kansas City Excavation Company525.0★ (4)1 mi
34Cowboy Certified Plumbing & Water Cleanup524.9★ (143)18 mi
35Gridiron Construction LLC524.2★ (5)22 mi
36Theno Excavating LLC525.0★ (3)21 mi
37Mark One Electric Co Inc523.4★ (33)In Kansas City
38Larry Brown Excavating Inc524.5★ (6)12 mi
39Second Opinion Sewers & Plumbing515.0★ (40)8 mi
40Crystal Trenching Co Inc514.8★ (5)7 mi
41Hinkle Outdoor Living514.8★ (143)In Kansas City
42Hemme Excavating, LLC515.0★ (6)23 mi
43Prairie Industrial Group - Hydrovac515.0★ (5)9 mi
44Martin Underground Construction513.8★ (11)8 mi
45R K Matthews Investments Inc.511.0★ (3)9 mi
46The Gentleman Plumber504.9★ (334)17 mi
47Roy Coulter Excavating LLC504.9★ (7)19 mi
48Sherlock Homes plumbing and sewer504.9★ (108)24 mi
49Gentzler Landscaping505.0★ (53)1 mi
50Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup504.9★ (64)22 mi

Also serving Kansas City

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Kansas City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Boots On The Ground Construction & Investments4.4★ (27)In Kansas City
Clarkson Construction Co3.0★ (42)In Kansas City
Crown Dumpster and Junk Removal Kansas City5.0★ (26)In Kansas City
Farha Roofing4.9★ (180)In Kansas City
Foundation Recovery Systems Downtown Kansas City4.9★ (62)In Kansas City
George J Shaw Construction Co3.7★ (25)In Kansas City
Homoly Design + Build4.7★ (36)In Kansas City
Industrial Salvage & Wrecking Co. Inc.4.4★ (27)In Kansas City
JE Dunn Construction4.2★ (68)In Kansas City
JP Helping Hand Services5.0★ (64)In Kansas City
JRK Flooring LLC4.9★ (143)In Kansas City
Kansas City Heating & Cooling4.5★ (44)In Kansas City
KC Cabinetry & Stone, LLC4.9★ (54)In Kansas City
KC Pier4.9★ (55)In Kansas City
Kissick Construction3.8★ (64)In Kansas City
Moose Roofing Kansas City4.8★ (55)In Kansas City
Mr. Handyman of N Kansas City, Liberty and Gladstone4.8★ (334)In Kansas City
Newcomer Plumbing of Kansas City4.9★ (29)In Kansas City
Roof Check Contracting4.9★ (51)In Kansas City
Smart Foundation Repair4.8★ (362)In Kansas City

How we ranked Kansas City excavating contractors

We scored 105 Kansas City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Kansas City 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 Kansas City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Kansas City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kansas City, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 105 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Kansas City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 105 excavating contractors serving Kansas City, MO. 14 of them are based in Kansas City; 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 Kansas City are open 24/7?

18 ranked excavating contractors in Kansas City 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 Kansas City work on weekends?

48 of 105 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 34 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 Kansas City excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 105 rated excavating contractors in Kansas City is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,804 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 Kansas City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kansas City 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 Kansas City

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 105 excavating contractors serving Kansas City.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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