58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews, the most in Liberty.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Liberty, MO (2026)
70 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Liberty: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 4,804 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 70.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,075 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 70 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Liberty excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 70 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Liberty at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (4,804) | Kansas City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,942) | Independence, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,318) | Blue Springs, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,817) | Kansas City, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Sewer Surgeon of Kansas City/KCMO | 56 | 4.9★ (824) | Gladstone, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (4,075) | Overland Park, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Larry Brown Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (6) | Liberty | — | — |
| 8 | Full Nelson Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 54 | 4.8★ (1,451) | Kansas City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | S&S Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (13) | Kansas City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Noble General Contracting LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | Kansas City, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 70 best excavating contractors in Liberty, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Independence, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,942 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Gladstone, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Overland Park, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,075 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Liberty
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Kansas City, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merriam, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Blue Springs, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 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
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Kearney, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shawnee, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Kearney, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Paola, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Smithville, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Lee's Summit, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Lee's Summit, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Raytown, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raymore, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
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 70 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Liberty
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Construction Innovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Ballard Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Barber Sewer & Ditching | 5.0★ (1) | In Liberty |
| Big House Painters | In Liberty | |
| Bin There Dump That Kansas City | 4.9★ (550) | In Liberty |
| Blackstone Plumbing | 5.0★ (3) | In Liberty |
| Cartwright Construction LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Liberty |
| CertPro Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Liberty |
| Distinctive Homes-KC | 5.0★ (4) | In Liberty |
| Freeman Masonry LLC | In Liberty | |
| Gercken Construction Services | 4.2★ (35) | In Liberty |
| Great Plains Exteriors | 4.8★ (73) | In Liberty |
| Handy Hayes Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Liberty |
| Homes by Chris, LLC | 5.0★ (48) | In Liberty |
| Kevin Hollon Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Liberty |
| Liberty Roofing Siding Gutters & Windows | 4.7★ (161) | In Liberty |
| Precision Overhead Garage Door Service | 4.8★ (277) | In Liberty |
| Second look home services llc | In Liberty | |
| Turf Masters Liberty | 5.0★ (19) | In Liberty |
| Vista Exterior Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In Liberty |
How we ranked Liberty excavating contractors
We scored 70 Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Liberty?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Liberty, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 70 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Liberty?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 excavating contractors serving Liberty, MO. 1 of them is based in Liberty; 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 Liberty are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Liberty post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Liberty work on weekends?
34 of 70 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Liberty excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated excavating contractors in Liberty is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,804 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 Liberty count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Liberty 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 Liberty
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 excavating contractors serving Liberty.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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