60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,838 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lake Saint Louis, MO (2026)
62 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lake Saint Louis: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,838 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): St. Louis Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,983 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Lake Saint Louis excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lake Saint Louis at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (1,838) | Wentzville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | St. Louis Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (108) | Wildwood, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | TriTerra Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing & Grading | 57 | 5.0★ (47) | Wentzville, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,557) | Chesterfield, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,738) | Saint Charles, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,238) | Saint Peters, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (4,983) | Hazelwood, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,474) | Ballwin, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | O'Fallon Grading & Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Saint Peters, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | KRD Demo and Hauling Services | 55 | 5.0★ (105) | O'Fallon, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in Lake Saint Louis, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wildwood, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,557 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,738 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazelwood, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews, the most in Lake Saint Louis.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,474 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 O'Fallon, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 423 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Saint Peters, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Saint Peters, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in O'Fallon, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Ballwin, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake Saint Louis
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Contracting LLC | In Lake Saint Louis | |
| Ata construction & maintenance | 4.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Basements & Bars | 5.0★ (4) | In Lake Saint Louis |
| Bluestem Estates by McBride Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Saint Louis |
| Consort Homes at Montage at Hawk Ridge | In Lake Saint Louis | |
| Disbrow's Contracting | In Lake Saint Louis | |
| Gateway Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Greenway Design and Build | In Lake Saint Louis | |
| HLS Properties Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| J. Roberts heating and cooling | In Lake Saint Louis | |
| Kinder Crane & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| MACC Construction, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Semke Grading & Pipe Works | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Show Me Sealcoating | In Lake Saint Louis | |
| Smart Hardscapes and Excavations | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Saint Louis |
| Southern Ditching & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Suncoast Enclosures | 4.0★ (4) | In Lake Saint Louis |
| Titan Plumbing & Water Filtration LLC | 5.0★ (81) | In Lake Saint Louis |
| Topcoat Asphalt Sealing Co | In Lake Saint Louis | |
| TrueCore Building Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Saint Louis |
How we ranked Lake Saint Louis excavating contractors
We scored 62 Lake Saint Louis 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 Lake Saint Louis 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 Lake Saint Louis: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lake Saint Louis?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lake Saint Louis, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,838 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. St. Louis Excavation (#2) and TriTerra Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing & Grading (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lake Saint Louis?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving Lake Saint Louis, MO. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Saint Louis are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Lake Saint Louis post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), St. Louis Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lake Saint Louis work on weekends?
30 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), St. Louis Excavation (#2) and TriTerra Forestry Mulching, Land Clearing & Grading (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lake Saint Louis excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in Lake Saint Louis is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,983 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Lake Saint Louis count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Saint Louis 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 Lake Saint Louis
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving Lake Saint Louis.
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