56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,900 Google reviews, the most in Ottawa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ottawa, KS (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ottawa: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 1,900 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): M & K Land Management, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Beemer Plumbing, LLC, 234 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Ottawa excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ottawa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,900) | Lawrence, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | M & K Land Management | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | Paola, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Kg Excavating Service Inc. | 55 | 3.9★ (8) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 4 | Beemer Plumbing, LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (234) | Spring Hill, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cohorst Enterprises Inc | 52 | 3.4★ (7) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 6 | Complete Excavating Inc. | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 7 | Dirt Kings LLC | 51 | 4.2★ (5) | Paola, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Floyd's Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Inc. | 51 | 4.3★ (135) | Lawrence, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Edwards Excavating | 51 | 4.2★ (5) | Spring Hill, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Walters Excavating LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Paola, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Ottawa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Paola, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Spring Hill, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paola, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 135 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring Hill, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paola, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Topeka, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Lawrence, 23 mi away
49/100CR 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 Ottawa
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eudora, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Gardner, 18 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paola, 19 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaping supply store”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Bell's Turf
Based in Lawrence, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paola, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 22 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 24 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Ottawa
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bohmann Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Boyd Enterprises - Excavating Contractor Lawrence KS | Excavation & Septic Service | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Brungardt Excavating | 18 mi | |
| DM Construction & Excavation | In Ottawa | |
| Double M Groundworks | In Ottawa | |
| F.A.B Dirtworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Glacial Plains Land Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Jake's Fencing & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Killough Construction | In Ottawa | |
| Kleitz Farms 2K | In Ottawa | |
| Kruger Hydro-Vac LLC, | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Mack's Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Mitchell Construction Co | In Ottawa | |
| Quality Surface Pros | In Ottawa | |
| TNT Custom Coatings | 21 mi | |
| Wray Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
How we ranked Ottawa excavating contractors
We scored 22 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ottawa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ottawa, KS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,900 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. M & K Land Management (#2) and Kg Excavating Service Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ottawa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Ottawa, KS. 4 of them are based in Ottawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Ottawa are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Ottawa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), M & K Land Management (#2) and Beemer Plumbing, LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ottawa work on weekends?
11 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), M & K Land Management (#2) and Beemer Plumbing, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ottawa excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Ottawa is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,900 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 Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ottawa 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 Ottawa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Ottawa.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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