56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, the most in Moscow.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Moscow, ID (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Moscow: Medlock Lawn Tree & Landscape LLC, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Service, 44 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 15 ranked after Medlock Lawn Tree & Landscape LLC; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Moscow excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Moscow at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medlock Lawn Tree & Landscape LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (93) | Lewiston, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Youmans Excavation Service, LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | Moscow | — | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Service | 52 | 4.4★ (44) | Lewiston, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Ah Hi Excavation | 50 | 4.8★ (6) | Clarkston, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Motley-Motley Inc | 50 | 4.2★ (30) | Pullman, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Curry Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Lewiston, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Forged Construction | 49 | 3.7★ (21) | Moscow | — | — |
| 8 | Evergreen Tree Service And Excavation LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | West Clarkston-Highland, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Better Built LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | Moscow | — | — |
| 10 | RMR Construction | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | Moscow | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Moscow, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Moscow
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Lewiston, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarkston, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pullman, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Curry Inc
Based in Lewiston, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Moscow
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Clarkston-Highland, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moscow
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 RMR Construction
Based in Moscow
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 22 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewiston, 22 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Clarkston-Highland, 19 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Moscow
17 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 Diamond Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Moscow |
| Burt Teats Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Clearwater Excavating LLC | 25 mi | |
| Cooper Creek Forestry Management & Excavation | 22 mi | |
| Cornerstone Earthworks LLC | In Moscow | |
| Darrel's Backhoe Services | In Moscow | |
| Dirt Work Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Forged Excavation LLC | In Moscow | |
| Hand & Land LLC | In Moscow | |
| Hesco solutions llc | 23 mi | |
| Jones Excavation LLC | 22 mi | |
| Moscow Mountain Construction LLC | In Moscow | |
| Palouse Stone & Counters | 5.0★ (3) | In Moscow |
| Revival Excavation | 9 mi | |
| Shawnee Trucking & Excavation | 8 mi | |
| TimberMark Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Moscow |
| Woodbury Construction Access | In Moscow |
How we ranked Moscow excavating contractors
We scored 15 Moscow 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 Moscow 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 Moscow: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Moscow?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Moscow, ID is Medlock Lawn Tree & Landscape LLC with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Youmans Excavation Service, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Service (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Moscow?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Moscow, ID. 4 of them are based in Moscow; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Moscow are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Moscow post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Medlock Lawn Tree & Landscape LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Service (#3) and Evergreen Tree Service And Excavation LLC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Moscow work on weekends?
5 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Medlock Lawn Tree & Landscape LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Service (#3) and Ah Hi Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Moscow excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Moscow is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Medlock Lawn Tree & Landscape LLC has the most, 93 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 Moscow count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Moscow 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 Moscow
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Moscow.
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