65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)
7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Poplar Bluff: Magill Trucking & Excavating, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Turner Excavating, 10 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Poplar Bluff excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Poplar Bluff at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magill Trucking & Excavating | 65 | 5.0★ (8) | Poplar Bluff | — | Overall |
| 2 | Pinkston Excavating LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (4) | Poplar Bluff | — | — |
| 3 | Turner Excavating | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Poplar Bluff | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Semo Land Designs Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Dexter, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Kinder Brothers Excavating | 56 | 4.3★ (8) | Dexter, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Mizell's Rock and Dirt Work | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Poplar Bluff | — | — |
| 7 | RKE Contractors | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | Dexter, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Poplar Bluff, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Poplar Bluff
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Poplar Bluff
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, the most in Poplar Bluff.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dexter, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Dexter, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dexter, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Poplar Bluff excavating contractors
We scored 7 Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Poplar Bluff?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Poplar Bluff, MO is Magill Trucking & Excavating with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. Pinkston Excavating LLC (#2) and Turner Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Poplar Bluff?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Poplar Bluff, MO. 4 of them are based in Poplar Bluff; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Poplar Bluff work on weekends?
1 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Semo Land Designs Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Poplar Bluff excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Poplar Bluff is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Turner Excavating has the most, 10 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Poplar Bluff count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Poplar Bluff.
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