57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, the most in Pittsburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pittsburg, KS (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Pittsburg: Gorilla Strong Junk Removal & Demolition, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Swartz Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: Swartz Tree Service, 43 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked after Gorilla Strong Junk Removal & Demolition; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Pittsburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Pittsburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorilla Strong Junk Removal & Demolition | 57 | 4.8★ (57) | Pittsburg | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Chris Windsor Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Pittsburg | — | — |
| 3 | Freddy Vans Inc | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Pittsburg | — | — |
| 4 | Swartz Tree Service | 54 | 4.9★ (43) | Joplin, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | Stroud Trucking and Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Pittsburg | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Land Innovations | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Joplin, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Jeff Asbell | 53 | 4.4★ (8) | Carl Junction, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Asbell Companies | 52 | 3.9★ (19) | Carl Junction, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | A-Quality Excavating LLC | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | Joplin, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Compliance 1 Environmental Services | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | Webb City, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Pittsburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pittsburg
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Pittsburg
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Joplin, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
#7 Jeff Asbell
Based in Carl Junction, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 17 mi away
52/100CR 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 Joplin, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Webb City, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Pittsburg
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Septic Tank Services | In Pittsburg | |
| Arrow Asphalt Paving LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Asbell Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| B & B Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| B & B Excavating & Landscaping | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Baldwin Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Calvin Excavating & Const | 25 mi | |
| CE Barnard Construction and Excavating | 23 mi | |
| Cobble Excavating Co | 24 mi | |
| Dirt To Doorknobs handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In Pittsburg |
| Emery Sapp & Sons - Pittsburg Asphalt Plant | In Pittsburg | |
| Hank Hildebrandt Plumbing Drain Cleaning & Excavation | In Pittsburg | |
| Hipfl Construction Excavation & Asphalt | 5.0★ (2) | In Pittsburg |
| Pool's Construction Excavation & Dozing | 18 mi | |
| Rocky Schell Construction | 19 mi | |
| Scott's Landscape and Excavation | 23 mi | |
| SIMON'S ASPHALT | 20 mi | |
| Steve Campbell Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Trezona Excavating, LLC | In Pittsburg |
How we ranked Pittsburg excavating contractors
We scored 12 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pittsburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pittsburg, KS is Gorilla Strong Junk Removal & Demolition with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Chris Windsor Excavating (#2) and Freddy Vans Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pittsburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Pittsburg, KS. 4 of them are based in Pittsburg; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Pittsburg are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Pittsburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Swartz Tree Service (#4) and Stroud Trucking and Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Pittsburg work on weekends?
5 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gorilla Strong Junk Removal & Demolition (#1), Swartz Tree Service (#4) and Stroud Trucking and Excavating (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pittsburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Pittsburg is 4.6★, with a median of 8 reviews. Gorilla Strong Junk Removal & Demolition has the most, 57 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 Pittsburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Pittsburg.
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