61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lansing, MI (2026)
45 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lansing: Michigan Drain, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 841 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Lansing excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lansing at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan Drain | 61 | 5.0★ (442) | Lansing | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.5★ (841) | Lansing | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | H&M Excavating LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | Lansing | Sat | — |
| 4 | Aurora Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Lansing | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Platte Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Lansing | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Kenneth Brothers Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | East Lansing, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Armored Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 56 | 4.9★ (68) | East Lansing, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.6★ (111) | East Lansing, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Scarlett Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Lansing | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mint City Excavating | 55 | 3.6★ (21) | Lansing | — | — |
The 45 best excavating contractors in Lansing, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lansing
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 841 Google reviews, the most in Lansing.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in East Lansing, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Lansing
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 East Lansing, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 ML Chartier
Based in East Lansing, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Lansing
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Saint Johns, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Holt, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Jackson, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 45 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Alexa's Excavating | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Family Grade & Gravel LLC | 50 | 4.9★ (47) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Davis & Company | 50 | 4.9★ (19) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Miller Brothers Excavating Inc | 50 | 4.3★ (28) | 19 mi |
| 30 | Randolphs Septic Tank Services | 50 | 4.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Apex Septic And Excavating, Inc | 50 | 4.9★ (78) | 18 mi |
| 32 | L D Clark Excavating Co | 50 | 4.3★ (3) | In Lansing |
| 33 | Verlinde Excavating & Trucking | 49 | 3.7★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 34 | C & D Hughes Inc | 49 | 3.6★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Michigan Demolition & Excavation LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Premier Hydrovac Excavation | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 37 | ACTC Services LLC | 47 | 4.8★ (24) | 9 mi |
| 38 | Morton Outdoor | 47 | 5.0★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 39 | Agape Building and Restoration. LLC | 46 | 4.4★ (14) | 6 mi |
| 40 | Clark Foundation Co | 46 | 4.2★ (5) | In Lansing |
| 41 | Mike & Son Asphalt, Inc. | 46 | 3.7★ (6) | In Lansing |
| 42 | Anderson Construction & Concrete LLC | 45 | 4.9★ (8) | 17 mi |
| 43 | Rumsey & Sons | 44 | 3.7★ (7) | 7 mi |
| 44 | E. T. MacKenzie Company - MacKenzie Companies | 44 | 3.5★ (27) | 10 mi |
| 45 | Anderson-Fischer & Associates Inc | 43 | 4.8★ (5) | 13 mi |
Also serving Lansing
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A 2 B Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Lansing |
| Acculevel | 4.6★ (27) | In Lansing |
| Affordable Junk Removal LLC | 5.0★ (90) | In Lansing |
| AIS Construction | 4.2★ (5) | In Lansing |
| All Terrain Alterations | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Ameri Pro Water, Fire & Mold Restoration Lansing | 4.6★ (90) | In Lansing |
| Bill Begole & Co | 2.0★ (2) | In Lansing |
| Debois Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Lansing |
| Delta Power Group | 4.0★ (64) | In Lansing |
| Demolition Experts of Lansing | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Doug's Dozing | 5.0★ (2) | In Lansing |
| HBC Contracting | 4.4★ (8) | In Lansing |
| Ken's Excavating | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Kingsland Station Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Lansing Excavating Pros | In Lansing | |
| Michigan Excavation Company | In Lansing | |
| Nick Jorae Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Taylor Complete Masonry | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Teri's Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lansing |
| Wolverine Construction - Lansing Office | In Lansing |
How we ranked Lansing excavating contractors
We scored 45 Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lansing?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lansing, MI is Michigan Drain with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and H&M Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 45 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lansing?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 excavating contractors serving Lansing, MI. 14 of them are based in Lansing; 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 Lansing are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Lansing post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Platte Excavating LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lansing work on weekends?
22 of 45 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and H&M Excavating LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lansing excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated excavating contractors in Lansing is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 841 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Lansing count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lansing 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 Lansing
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 excavating contractors serving Lansing.
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