58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Okemos, MI (2026)
50 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Okemos: Michigan Drain, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 442 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 50.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 841 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Okemos excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 50 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Holt ranking. See Excavating contractors in Holt
Top 10 excavating contractors in Okemos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan Drain | 58 | 5.0★ (442) | Lansing, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.5★ (841) | Lansing, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Stevens Construction & Excavating | 56 | 4.0★ (9) | East Lansing, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.6★ (111) | East Lansing, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kenneth Brothers Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | East Lansing, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Armored Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 56 | 4.9★ (68) | East Lansing, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | ML Chartier | 55 | 3.9★ (19) | East Lansing, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Esper's Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (19) | East Lansing, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | H&M Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (28) | Lansing, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Sherrell's Excavating Inc. | 54 | 4.6★ (9) | Eaton Rapids, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 50 best excavating contractors in Okemos, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lansing, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 841 Google reviews, the most in Okemos.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 ML Chartier
Based in East Lansing, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 East Lansing, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 East Lansing, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Saint Johns, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Charlotte, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Charlotte, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Holt, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owosso, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 Davis & Company
Based in East Lansing, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Okemos
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mason, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Okemos excavating contractors
We scored 50 Okemos 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 Okemos 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 Okemos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Okemos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Okemos, MI is Michigan Drain with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Stevens Construction & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 50 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Okemos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 excavating contractors serving Okemos, MI. 1 of them is based in Okemos; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Okemos are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Okemos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Stevens Construction & Excavating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Okemos work on weekends?
26 of 50 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Stevens Construction & Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Okemos excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated excavating contractors in Okemos is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 841 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Okemos count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Okemos 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 Okemos
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 excavating contractors serving Okemos.
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