62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,900 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lawrence, KS (2026)
48 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lawrence: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,900 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cains Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,414 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 Lawrence excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lawrence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (1,900) | Lawrence | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cains Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (31) | Lawrence | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,414) | Olathe, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | KC PowerRaking & Services | 55 | 5.0★ (29) | Lansing, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Floyd's Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Inc. | 54 | 4.3★ (135) | Lawrence | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lakeview Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Lawrence | Sat | — |
| 7 | Johnson Grading Company, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Lawrence | — | — |
| 8 | Conley Sitework & Utilities | 54 | 4.9★ (8) | Lawrence | — | — |
| 9 | Theno Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | De Soto, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | R.D. Johnson Excavating Co. | 53 | 3.8★ (21) | Lawrence | — | — |
The 48 best excavating contractors in Lawrence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lawrence
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,414 Google reviews, the most in Lawrence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Lawrence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Lawrence
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 16 mi away
54/100CR 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 Lawrence
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eudora, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Topeka, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 391 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eudora, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonner Springs, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Bell's Turf
Based in Lawrence
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Rieke Grading
Based in Shawnee, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Olathe, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 334 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Dirt Kings LLC
Based in Paola, 24 mi away
49/100CR 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 Gardner, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Basehor, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leavenworth, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Topeka, 23 mi away
48/100CR 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.
#25 Miles Excavating
Based in Basehor, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 48 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Lawrence
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.
How we ranked Lawrence excavating contractors
We scored 48 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lawrence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lawrence, KS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,900 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cains Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 48 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lawrence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 excavating contractors serving Lawrence, KS. 10 of them are based in Lawrence; 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 Lawrence are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Lawrence post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Cains Construction (#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 Lawrence work on weekends?
18 of 48 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Cains Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lawrence excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated excavating contractors in Lawrence is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,414 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Lawrence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lawrence 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 Lawrence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 excavating contractors serving Lawrence.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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