60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews, the most in Lexington-Fayette.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lexington-Fayette, KY (2026)
61 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lexington-Fayette: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Marshalls Property Maintenance, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 61.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 208 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 61 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Lexington-Fayette excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 61 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lexington-Fayette at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (265) | Lexington, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Marshalls Property Maintenance | 59 | 4.8★ (47) | Frankfort, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Stack Tree Service | 59 | 5.0★ (74) | Lexington-Fayette | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Reliable Outcomes Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (58) | Nicholasville, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (208) | Nicholasville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Lagco Excavation | 57 | 4.1★ (15) | Lexington, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | S&S Excavating, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Lexington-Fayette | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | CROWN Clearing & Removal | 57 | 5.0★ (57) | Lexington-Fayette | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | H&B Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Lawrenceburg, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Cunningham Contracting | 56 | 4.8★ (19) | Lexington, 2 mi away | — | — |
The 61 best excavating contractors in Lexington-Fayette, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Frankfort, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nicholasville, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 1 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lexington-Fayette
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceburg, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Lexington, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Georgetown, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Georgetown, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Georgetown, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Lexington, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Lexington-Fayette
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Noble Landworks
Based in Lexington, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Nicholasville, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington-Fayette
53/100CR 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 Richmond, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 61 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lexington-Fayette
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Oak Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Lexington-Fayette |
| BrushGrinders: Lexington Land & Lot Clearing | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Central KY Earth Movers | In Lexington-Fayette | |
| Dennis Fence Co | In Lexington-Fayette | |
| Dig It Excavating, LLC | In Lexington-Fayette | |
| Dirt Diggers LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Grubbs Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| H M Prather & Son Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Herrington Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Hopkins Excavation and fencing | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Jenkins & Orange Paving & Excavating Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| John Fehsal Jr Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| K & B Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Making the Grade | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Michael W. Poor Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Nichols Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lexington-Fayette |
| Pst Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Reed’s Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lexington-Fayette |
| Reeves Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Strata Group, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Lexington-Fayette excavating contractors
We scored 61 Lexington-Fayette 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 2, 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 Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lexington-Fayette?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lexington-Fayette, KY is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Marshalls Property Maintenance (#2) and Stack Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 61 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lexington-Fayette?
ContractorsRanked ranks 61 excavating contractors serving Lexington-Fayette, KY. 7 of them are based in Lexington-Fayette; 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 Lexington-Fayette are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Lexington-Fayette post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Marshalls Property Maintenance (#2) and Stack Tree Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lexington-Fayette work on weekends?
32 of 61 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Marshalls Property Maintenance (#2) and Stack Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lexington-Fayette excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 61 rated excavating contractors in Lexington-Fayette is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 265 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 Lexington-Fayette count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 61 excavating contractors serving Lexington-Fayette.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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