58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Neosho, MO (2026)
29 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Neosho: Wayside Land Management & Dirt Works, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Duffers Septic Solutions ,LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 29.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services, 554 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Neosho excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 29 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Neosho at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayside Land Management & Dirt Works | 58 | 4.6★ (5) | Neosho | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tom's Excavating | 58 | 4.6★ (19) | Neosho | — | — |
| 3 | Duffers Septic Solutions ,LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (60) | Neosho | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 57 | 4.8★ (554) | Joplin, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Cleanup Service | 55 | 4.7★ (28) | Neosho | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Earthworks By Justin | 54 | 4.4★ (13) | Republic, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Haggard's Excavating | 54 | 4.4★ (8) | Neosho | — | — |
| 8 | Land Innovations | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Joplin, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | J&M Dirt Works & Land Management | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Joplin, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Swartz Tree Service | 52 | 4.9★ (43) | Joplin, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 29 best excavating contractors in Neosho, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Neosho
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neosho
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews, the most in Neosho.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Republic, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Joplin, 25 mi away
52/100CR 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 Joplin, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsburg, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neosho
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Joplin, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Jeff Asbell
Based in Carl Junction, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Duncan Lawn Care
Based in Joplin, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Asbell Companies
Based in Carl Junction, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webb City, 18 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 29 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Compliance 1 Environmental Services | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Clay Cole Trucking, LLC | 44 | 4.2★ (19) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Elements Construction Concepts | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 29 | A-List Construction & Land Development | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
Also serving Neosho
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Asbell Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Atlas Climate Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Neosho |
| Ben's Backhoe & Dump Truck Services | In Neosho | |
| Clear Springs Property Maintenance LLC | In Neosho | |
| CS Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| CTF Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Harry Fox Land Clearing & Site Development | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| HDZ Excavating Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Hucks Construction LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Neosho |
| Kaphar Roofing & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Neosho |
| Lawrence Service Company L.L.C | In Neosho | |
| Precision Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pristine Laser Restoration | 4.5★ (2) | In Neosho |
| R n' K Dirtworks | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Saints Construction & Remodeling | In Neosho | |
| Snow Bright Electric | 5.0★ (31) | In Neosho |
| STOTTS construction | In Neosho | |
| Tapy Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Neosho |
| Tile Kings | 1.8★ (5) | In Neosho |
How we ranked Neosho excavating contractors
We scored 29 Neosho 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 Neosho 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 Neosho: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Neosho?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Neosho, MO is Wayside Land Management & Dirt Works with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tom's Excavating (#2) and Duffers Septic Solutions ,LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 29 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Neosho?
ContractorsRanked ranks 29 excavating contractors serving Neosho, MO. 6 of them are based in Neosho; 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 Neosho are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Neosho post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wayside Land Management & Dirt Works (#1), Duffers Septic Solutions ,LLC (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Neosho work on weekends?
19 of 29 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wayside Land Management & Dirt Works (#1), Duffers Septic Solutions ,LLC (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Neosho excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 29 rated excavating contractors in Neosho is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services has the most, 554 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Neosho count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Neosho 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 Neosho
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 excavating contractors serving Neosho.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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