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Best Excavating Contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY (2026)

55 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pleasure Ridge Park: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 511 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dumpster Shark, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 55.

  3. 39

    Most-reviewed: Gabriel's Lawn and Landscaping, 87 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 55 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #39.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

55 Pleasure Ridge Park excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 55 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.6★ (511)Louisville, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Kader Construction LLC585.0★ (71)Jeffersonville, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Articulate Excavating575.0★ (23)Jeffersontown, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
4MicroMan Excavation535.0★ (44)Charlestown, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Quality Grading LLC524.5★ (19)Louisville, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Dumpster Shark, LLC524.8★ (38)Evansville, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies
7Beckham Excavating524.8★ (16)Clarksville, 11 mi away——
8Excavating Solutions - USA525.0★ (26)Louisville, 19 mi away——
9Keller Construction Group llc515.0★ (5)New Albany, 12 mi awaySat—
10Pro Line Grading and Landscape LLC515.0★ (10)Louisville, 10 mi away——

The 55 best excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Jeffersonville, 17 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
  2. Based in Jeffersontown, 10 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
  3. Based in Charlestown, 17 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
  4. Based in Louisville, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7:30 PM
    Address
    402 Peace Ln, Pewee Valley, KY 40056
  5. Based in Clarksville, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  6. Based in Shepherdsville, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    137 Fairwood Way, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
  7. Based in Sellersburg, 18 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1602 W St Joe Rd, Sellersburg, IN 47172
  8. Based in Louisville, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
  9. #15 JRC

    Based in Shepherdsville, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4435 N Preston Hwy, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
  10. Based in Louisville, 11 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    4009 Buechel Bank Rd, Louisville, KY 40218
  11. Based in Bargersville, 17 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
  12. Based in Louisville, 11 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5802 E Manslick Rd, Louisville, KY 40219
  13. Based in Shepherdsville, 14 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2102 KY-44, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
  14. Based in Jeffersonville, 14 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    2640 Middle Rd BLDG 2-B, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  15. Based in Louisville, 25 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8205 Todds Point Rd, Crestwood, KY 40014
  16. Based in Louisville, 7 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1520 Algonquin Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40210
  17. Based in Buckner, 24 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  18. Based in Louisville, 10 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4404 Mud Ln, Louisville, KY 40229

Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 55 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26J&E Trucking & Excavating LLC493.8★ (10)12 mi
27JB Site Preparation495.0★ (6)23 mi
28Cornell Harbison Excavating, Inc.495.0★ (4)12 mi
29Dan Cristiani Excavating Co, Inc494.3★ (26)22 mi
30JB Excavation LLC495.0★ (3)10 mi
31Durham Excavating Inc494.0★ (7)22 mi
32Clark Nickles Excavating-Crane485.0★ (5)24 mi
33A1 FENCING484.9★ (67)23 mi
34Flynn Brothers Contracting, Inc.482.4★ (27)10 mi
35Excel Excavating484.5★ (6)17 mi
36DC Develop474.8★ (5)22 mi
37Estes Excavating Inc.474.7★ (13)15 mi
38Apex Asphalt Repair & Sealcoating475.0★ (19)18 mi
39Gabriel's Lawn and Landscaping474.9★ (87)25 mi
40Carlisle's Rock and Dirt Inc463.3★ (7)23 mi
41Bryan Stumler Excavating464.7★ (9)15 mi
42Toles Plumbing465.0★ (17)20 mi
43Scotty's Contracting & Stone - Vine Grove Stone Yard464.8★ (58)23 mi
44Larvick Excavating,LLC455.0★ (3)16 mi
45CCE, Inc453.7★ (35)9 mi
46All About Pools/Landscaping453.7★ (3)14 mi
47Merrel Bierman Excavating, Inc.455.0★ (3)13 mi
48MAC Construction & Excavating452.7★ (15)13 mi
49LuxLandscapingGroup444.4★ (7)8 mi
50Graf Hauling And Bobcat Service444.6★ (10)18 mi

Also serving Pleasure Ridge Park

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Pleasure Ridge Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A New Look Construction5.0★ (2)11 mi
Allgeier Excavating Co5.0★ (2)17 mi
Charlie's Wrecking & Recycling5.0★ (1)8 mi
Chris Walker Excavating5.0★ (1)8 mi
DrillTek, LLC5.0★ (1)2 mi
Gradingandleveling3.5★ (2)14 mi
Higgins Construction llc5.0★ (2)16 mi
J Gray Excavating5.0★ (2)21 mi
MandyMaid5025.0★ (8)In Pleasure Ridge Park
Mark Vincent and Son Concrete & Excavating Inc.5.0★ (2)12 mi
Priceless Excavation & Construction5.0★ (2)5 mi
R.C. Construction & Excavating5.0★ (2)6 mi
Shield Gutter Systems LLC5.0★ (9)In Pleasure Ridge Park
Southern Indiana Excavating5.0★ (2)19 mi
Taylor Sweeney Excavating3.0★ (2)24 mi
TCB Construction5.0★ (2)11 mi
Todd Bramer Construction5.0★ (1)2 mi
Wendell Webb Grading Services Inc5.0★ (2)12 mi
Wolz Plumbing & Design1.0★ (1)3 mi
YOU HAVE IT MAID LLC5.0★ (32)In Pleasure Ridge Park

How we ranked Pleasure Ridge Park excavating contractors

We scored 55 Pleasure Ridge Park 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 2, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Pleasure Ridge Park data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Pleasure Ridge Park?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.6★ from 511 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kader Construction LLC (#2) and Articulate Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 55 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Pleasure Ridge Park?

ContractorsRanked ranks 55 excavating contractors serving Pleasure Ridge Park, KY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park are open 24/7?

4 ranked excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Dumpster Shark, LLC (#6) and GRA-KAT Environmental Services (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park work on weekends?

20 of 55 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Kader Construction LLC (#2) and Articulate Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Pleasure Ridge Park excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 55 rated excavating contractors in Pleasure Ridge Park is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 511 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 Pleasure Ridge Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pleasure Ridge Park 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 Pleasure Ridge Park

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 55 excavating contractors serving Pleasure Ridge Park.

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