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Best Excavating Contractors in Kentwood, MI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kentwood: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Forest Green Tree Service LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 77.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 694 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 77 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.

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

77 Kentwood excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 77 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Grand Rapids ranking. See Excavating contractors in Grand Rapids

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kentwood at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Kentwood at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.7★ (707)Grand Rapids, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Forest Green Tree Service LLC594.7★ (268)Grand Rapids, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Plummers Septic and Sewer584.9★ (149)Grand Rapids, 2 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.5★ (694)Grand Rapids, 8 mi away24/7Most reviews
5All-Flo Plumbing LLC574.8★ (479)Comstock Park, 13 mi away24/7—
6Tubergen Underground Inc.574.9★ (56)Wyoming, 2 mi away——
7Walnut Grove Excavating574.9★ (400)Forest Hills, 20 mi away——
8Grade Excavating575.0★ (13)KentwoodSat · Evenings—
9Everdry Waterproofing of Greater Grand Rapids564.6★ (439)Grand Rapids, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Earthworm Dozing And Excavating INC565.0★ (4)Forest Hills, 7 mi away24/7—

The 77 best excavating contractors in Kentwood, ranked

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

  5. #5 All-Flo Plumbing LLC

    Based in Comstock Park, 13 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 479 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 479 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5110 W River Dr NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
    View profile for All-Flo Plumbing LLC(616) 361-7800

  6. #6 Tubergen Underground Inc.

    Based in Wyoming, 2 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4553 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
    View profile for Tubergen Underground Inc.(616) 878-3996

  7. #7 Walnut Grove Excavating

    Based in Forest Hills, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8533 Sterling Heights Dr, Clarksville, MI 48815
    View profile for Walnut Grove Excavating(616) 295-3982

  8. #8 Grade Excavating

    Based in Kentwood

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    721 Ottawa St, Lowell, MI 49331
    View profile for Grade Excavating(616) 745-6140

  11. #11 Excel Excavation Group LLC

    Based in Kentwood

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5640 108th St, Caledonia, MI 49316
    View profile for Excel Excavation Group LLC(616) 558-9666

  12. #12 Dykema Excavators Inc

    Based in Grand Rapids, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    1730 3 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
    View profile for Dykema Excavators Inc(616) 363-6895

  14. #14 Top Notch Pros, Inc.

    Based in Allendale, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Top Notch Pros, Inc.(616) 272-6754

  15. #15 No Limits Contracting

    Based in Allendale, 16 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2501 Garfield St, Marne, MI 49435
    View profile for No Limits Contracting(616) 431-1343

  16. #16 Dave's Dozing Inc

    Based in Kentwood

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4685 Division Ave S, Moline, MI 49335
    View profile for Dave's Dozing Inc(616) 877-4882

  17. #17 Alaska Excavating Co LLC

    Based in Kentwood

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6775 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
    View profile for Alaska Excavating Co LLC(616) 698-7463

  18. #18 Hall's Trucking & Excavating

    Based in Belding, 20 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13637 5 Mile Rd NE, Belding, MI 48809
    View profile for Hall's Trucking & Excavating(269) 214-1301

  19. #19 Montgomery Excavating LLC

    Based in Grand Rapids, 7 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1593 Galbraith Ave SE Ste 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
    View profile for Montgomery Excavating LLC(616) 209-0343

  21. #21 Al's Trenching Inc.

    Based in Grand Rapids, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3620 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
    View profile for Al's Trenching Inc.(616) 437-3185

  22. #22 County-Line Excavating

    Based in Hudsonville, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    Hudsonville, MI 49426
    View profile for County-Line Excavating(616) 896-8749

  23. #23 Velting Contractors, Inc.

    Based in Kentwood

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1105 Electric Ave, Wayland, MI 49348
    View profile for Velting Contractors, Inc.(616) 949-6660

  24. #24 Lee's Trenching Services

    Based in Byron Center, 4 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:45 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1201 76th St SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
    View profile for Lee's Trenching Services(616) 878-0077

  25. #25 Siteline Excavating LLC

    Based in Byron Center, 5 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8246 Burlingame Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
    View profile for Siteline Excavating LLC(616) 826-0786

How we ranked Kentwood excavating contractors

We scored 77 Kentwood 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 Kentwood 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 Kentwood: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Kentwood?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kentwood, MI is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Forest Green Tree Service LLC (#2) and Plummers Septic and Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 77 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Kentwood?

ContractorsRanked ranks 77 excavating contractors serving Kentwood, MI. 6 of them are based in Kentwood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Kentwood are open 24/7?

11 ranked excavating contractors in Kentwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Forest Green Tree Service LLC (#2) and Plummers Septic and Sewer (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Kentwood work on weekends?

30 of 77 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Forest Green Tree Service LLC (#2) and Plummers Septic and Sewer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Kentwood excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 77 rated excavating contractors in Kentwood is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 707 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 Kentwood count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 excavating contractors serving Kentwood.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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