61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Leavenworth, KS (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Leavenworth: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 2,013 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cains Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,804 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Leavenworth excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Leavenworth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (2,013) | Leavenworth | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cains Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (31) | Lawrence, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,817) | Kansas City, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | KC PowerRaking & Services | 56 | 5.0★ (29) | Lansing, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Full Nelson Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 56 | 4.8★ (1,451) | Kansas City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (4,804) | Kansas City, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Frederick Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Leavenworth | — | — |
| 8 | J F Denney, Inc. | 54 | 4.9★ (677) | Leavenworth | — | — |
| 9 | Theno Excavating LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | De Soto, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sewer Surgeon of Kansas City/KCMO | 53 | 4.9★ (824) | Gladstone, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Leavenworth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lawrence, 18 mi away
56/100CR 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 Kansas City, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,817 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 12 mi away
56/100CR 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 Kansas City, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,451 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews, the most in Leavenworth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leavenworth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Leavenworth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 677 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 17 mi away
53/100CR 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 Gladstone, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 824 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Shawnee, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leavenworth
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Bash Excavating
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Smithville, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Kansas City, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Basehor, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Kansas City, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonner Springs, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Miles Excavating
Based in Basehor, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Kansas City, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Basehor, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Nance Excavating
Based in Kansas City, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Rieke Grading
Based in Shawnee, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Leavenworth
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 F Van Fleet Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| AHeard’s excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Ballard Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Barber Sewer & Ditching | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Blaser Excavating | In Leavenworth | |
| Dennison's Excavation and Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Given Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| JD Excavating | 3.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Joey's Lawn Pro LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Leavenworth |
| Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment | In Leavenworth | |
| Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment | In Leavenworth | |
| Leintz Lawn & Construction | 4 mi | |
| Leonard Construction | 4.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Lexeco Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Leavenworth |
| Linaweaver Construction | 6 mi | |
| Mowery Backhoe & Trencher Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Leavenworth |
| T3 Siteworx | In Leavenworth | |
| Tony Schuetz Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| VS Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| William R Ballard Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Leavenworth excavating contractors
We scored 49 Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Leavenworth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Leavenworth, KS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,013 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cains Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Leavenworth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Leavenworth, KS. 4 of them are based in Leavenworth; 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 Leavenworth are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth work on weekends?
18 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 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 Leavenworth excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Leavenworth is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,804 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Leavenworth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Leavenworth.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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