59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Owosso, MI (2026)
35 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Owosso: JJ's Excavating and Tree Services, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): G A Hunt Excavating and Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 35.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 111 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Owosso excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Owosso at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JJ's Excavating and Tree Services | 59 | 5.0★ (26) | Owosso | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Esper's Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | East Lansing, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | CJ'S Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Owosso | — | — |
| 4 | G A Hunt Excavating and Septic Services | 56 | 4.3★ (72) | Saint Johns, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Kenneth Brothers Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | East Lansing, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Stevens Construction & Excavating | 55 | 4.0★ (9) | East Lansing, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kincaid Septic Services and Porta Potty Rentals | 55 | 4.9★ (45) | Swartz Creek, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ML Chartier | 55 | 3.9★ (19) | East Lansing, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.6★ (111) | East Lansing, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Armored Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 54 | 4.9★ (68) | East Lansing, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Owosso, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in East Lansing, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Owosso
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Saint Johns, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 21 mi away
55/100CR 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, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Swartz Creek, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 ML Chartier
Based in East Lansing, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews, the most in Owosso.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Davis & Company
Based in East Lansing, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Saint Johns, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 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 #13 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 Owosso
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Lawn Guys
Based in Owosso
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Johns, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Flint, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 NIX Contracting
Based in Fenton, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Howell, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beecher, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Flushing, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 AAA Tree Service
Based in Burton, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swartz Creek, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flint, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 35 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Mike Childers & Sons Excavating | 47 | 3.3★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Jack Fick Excavating Contractor | 47 | 1.9★ (16) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Morton Outdoor | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Michigan Demolition & Excavation LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Schlicht Excavating Pond digging | 46 | 3.2★ (13) | 23 mi |
| 31 | MI Lawn & Land Care | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 32 | Michigan Pavers & Walls | 43 | 3.7★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 33 | L A Construction | 42 | 3.5★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Mike & Son Asphalt, Inc. | 41 | 3.7★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Fortress Foundations | 39 | 3.7★ (3) | 25 mi |
Also serving Owosso
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Terrain Alterations | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Around 2 It Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| C&C Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Chucks Blldzg & Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Cook Excavating, Inc. | 2.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Dick's Landscaping | 5.0★ (68) | In Owosso |
| Doug's Dozing | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| First Sprout Property Management | 4.6★ (9) | In Owosso |
| H A Hosking Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Owosso |
| Innovative Groundwork LLC, | 5.0★ (7) | In Owosso |
| Ken's Excavating | 3.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Nick Jorae Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Quality Exterior LLC | In Owosso | |
| T & J Builders and Excavating | In Owosso | |
| T&J Builders and Excavating | In Owosso | |
| Taylor Complete Masonry | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| The Honest Plumber - Owosso | 4.8★ (24) | In Owosso |
| Top-Notch Concrete and Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Owosso |
| Torpedo Sealcoating Services | 5.0★ (7) | In Owosso |
| Total Excavation, LLC | 4.0★ (2) | In Owosso |
How we ranked Owosso excavating contractors
We scored 35 Owosso 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 Owosso 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 Owosso: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Owosso?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Owosso, MI is JJ's Excavating and Tree Services with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Esper's Excavating LLC (#2) and CJ'S Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Owosso?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Owosso, MI. 4 of them are based in Owosso; 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 Owosso are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Owosso post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JJ's Excavating and Tree Services (#1), G A Hunt Excavating and Septic Services (#4) and Stevens Construction & Excavating (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Owosso work on weekends?
17 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JJ's Excavating and Tree Services (#1), Esper's Excavating LLC (#2) and G A Hunt Excavating and Septic Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Owosso excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Owosso is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 111 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Owosso count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Owosso 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 Owosso
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Owosso.
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