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Best Excavating Contractors in Kelso, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kelso: Spencer's Trucking and Excavating, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): OAC Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 23.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: B&B Landscaping Services, Inc., 101 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 23 ranked after Spencer's Trucking and Excavating; ranked #7.

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

23 Kelso excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 23 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kelso at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kelso at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Spencer's Trucking and Excavating644.8★ (140)KelsoSatOverall
2Pauley Co Inc605.0★ (60)Longview, 4 mi away——
3Fine Excavation585.0★ (5)KelsoSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Advanced Excavating Specialists573.5★ (11)Kelso——
5OAC Construction575.0★ (18)Ridgefield, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies
6Brookhart Excavation LLC565.0★ (6)Longview, 3 mi away——
7B&B Landscaping Services, Inc.554.8★ (101)Longview, 2 mi away—Most reviews
8Build Outdoor Space Solutions (B.O.S.S.)535.0★ (8)Woodland, 17 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9360 Dirt Works535.0★ (6)Battle Ground, 15 mi awaySat—
10Thomas Buck Construction535.0★ (9)Woodland, 20 mi awaySat—

The 23 best excavating contractors in Kelso, ranked

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

  2. #2 Pauley Co Inc

    Based in Longview, 4 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    116 Acorn Ln, Longview, WA 98632
    View profile for Pauley Co Inc(360) 560-4623

  3. #3 Fine Excavation

    Based in Kelso

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Fine Excavation(360) 560-9158

  5. #5 OAC Construction

    Based in Ridgefield, 24 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    601 Maple St, Ridgefield, WA 98642
    View profile for OAC Construction(360) 784-3889

  6. #6 Brookhart Excavation LLC

    Based in Longview, 3 mi away

    56/100CR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    2011 35th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
    View profile for Brookhart Excavation LLC(360) 425-8374

  8. #8 Build Outdoor Space Solutions (B.O.S.S.)

    Based in Woodland, 17 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7107 Green Mountain Rd, Woodland, WA 98674
    View profile for Build Outdoor Space Solutions (B.O.S.S.)(360) 907-1509

  9. #9 360 Dirt Works

    Based in Battle Ground, 15 mi away

    53/100CR 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
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for 360 Dirt Works(360) 624-1676

  10. #10 Thomas Buck Construction

    Based in Woodland, 20 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    220 Wallace Rd, Woodland, WA 98674
    View profile for Thomas Buck Construction(360) 225-8044

  11. #11 North Fork Excavating Inc

    Based in Woodland, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    835 NE 404th St, Woodland, WA 98674
    View profile for North Fork Excavating Inc(360) 263-8982

  14. #14 Elevate Earthworks LLC

    Based in Vancouver, 25 mi away

    50/100CR 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–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Elevate Earthworks LLC(360) 366-6551

  15. #15 Superior Excavation

    Based in Battle Ground, 15 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Superior Excavation(360) 713-1284

  17. #17 Troy Norris Construction

    Based in Longview, 1 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

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

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1417 15th Ave #4, Longview, WA 98632
    View profile for Troy Norris Construction(503) 440-4822

  18. #18 M E Moore Construction Inc

    Based in Saint Helens, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:45 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    36054 Construction Way, St Helens, OR 97051
    View profile for M E Moore Construction Inc(503) 397-2737

  19. #19 Ryan's Excavating and Trucking

    Based in Woodland, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    219 Davidson Avenue, Woodland, WA 98674
    View profile for Ryan's Excavating and Trucking(360) 836-6417

  20. #20 GO Structure

    Based in Kelso

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for GO Structure(360) 839-5027

  21. #21 Rough Country Builders, LLC

    Based in Longview, 7 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9281 Willow Grove Rd, Longview, WA 98632
    View profile for Rough Country Builders, LLC(360) 225-6200

  23. #23 Tempest Construction LLC

    Based in Camas, 19 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Tempest Construction LLC(360) 798-1786

Also serving Kelso

17 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 Kelso
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Axium Excavation LLCIn Kelso
Brian's Logging and Excavating5.0★ (2)5 mi
Environmental Restoration, LLC23 mi
Fresh Start Remodeling LLC4.9★ (12)In Kelso
Hamilton Excavation Services LLC5.0★ (1)In Kelso
Hutton Trucking and Excavating LLC8 mi
Knife River - Kelso Ready-Mix(CB-20)In Kelso
Lawn & Order, LLC5.0★ (1)9 mi
Louie Family Enterprises LLC5.0★ (1)21 mi
Makinster's Mini's Excavating5.0★ (1)8 mi
North Cascade Excavating, LLC5.0★ (1)18 mi
Reed's Concrete & Excavation, LLC.5.0★ (2)6 mi
S&R Land Works LLP19 mi
Sari Landworks LLCIn Kelso
Steen Excavating LLC23 mi
Stella Creek Renovations3.0★ (2)In Kelso
Track Works19 mi

How we ranked Kelso excavating contractors

We scored 23 Kelso 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 Kelso 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 Kelso: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Kelso?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kelso, WA is Spencer's Trucking and Excavating with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Pauley Co Inc (#2) and Fine Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 23 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Kelso?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 excavating contractors serving Kelso, WA. 5 of them are based in Kelso; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Kelso are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Kelso posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is OAC Construction (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Kelso work on weekends?

9 of 23 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Spencer's Trucking and Excavating (#1), Fine Excavation (#3) and OAC Construction (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Kelso excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated excavating contractors in Kelso is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Spencer's Trucking and Excavating has the most, 140 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 Kelso count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 excavating contractors serving Kelso.

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