60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Plover, WI (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Plover: The Stump King, LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wisco Excavating and Landscape LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Ress Outdoor Services, LLC, 108 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Plover excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Stevens Point ranking. See Excavating contractors in Stevens Point
Top 10 excavating contractors in Plover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Stump King, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (68) | Plover | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rutkowski Trucking | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Stevens Point, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Kyle Kluck Trucking & Excavating | 56 | 4.5★ (29) | Stevens Point, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | JR's Dirt Works, LLC | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Plover | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Fahrner Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (9) | Plover | — | — |
| 6 | Wisco Excavating and Landscape LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Wisconsin Rapids, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Bohn Trucking & Excavating Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Wisconsin Rapids, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Ress Outdoor Services, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (108) | Kronenwetter, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | A3 Tree Service | 53 | 4.4★ (34) | Wisconsin Rapids, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Elite Drain Cleaners LLC ~ Sewer And Drain Cleaning Service | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Stevens Point, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Plover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Stevens Point, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Stevens Point, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plover
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Plover
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wisconsin Rapids, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Wisconsin Rapids, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, the most in Plover.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wisconsin Rapids, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stevens Point, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wisconsin Rapids, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Hamin Trucking
Based in Wisconsin Rapids, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Plover
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waupaca, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wisconsin Rapids, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Stevens Point, 4 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Silver Mist
Based in Waupaca, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Thelen Bros
Based in Delavan, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waupaca, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Plover excavating contractors
We scored 19 Plover 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 Plover 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 Plover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Plover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Plover, WI is The Stump King, LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rutkowski Trucking (#2) and Kyle Kluck Trucking & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Plover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Plover, WI. 4 of them are based in Plover; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Plover are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Plover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Stump King, LLC (#1), Wisco Excavating and Landscape LLC (#6) and A3 Tree Service (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Plover work on weekends?
9 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Stump King, LLC (#1), JR's Dirt Works, LLC (#4) and Wisco Excavating and Landscape LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Plover excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Plover is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Ress Outdoor Services, LLC has the most, 108 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Plover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Plover 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 Plover
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Plover.
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