56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Richmond, MI (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Richmond: ML Chartier Inc, CR Score 56/100; 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): H2O Plumbing and Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
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Most-reviewed: S&J Plumbing, 938 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Richmond excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Richmond at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ML Chartier Inc | 56 | 3.6★ (21) | New Baltimore, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 55 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, | 55 | 5.0★ (76) | Clinton Township, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Drain Detectives | 54 | 4.5★ (686) | Fraser, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Robert Clancy Contracting Inc | 54 | 4.0★ (18) | New Baltimore, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | S&J Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (938) | Fraser, 20 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | A.R.S. Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | Saint Clair, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Sunscot Excavating | 53 | 3.3★ (6) | New Baltimore, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | ProForm Construction Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (24) | New Baltimore, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | DEMOLITION MAN | 53 | 4.9★ (192) | Roseville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Richmond, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fraser, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fraser, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Baltimore, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#6 S&J Plumbing
Based in Fraser, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Clair, 12 mi away
53/100CR 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 New Baltimore, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Baltimore, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 DEMOLITION MAN
Based in Roseville, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corunna, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Baltimore, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Huron, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarnia, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Saint Clair Shores, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Huron, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Clinton Township, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Marysville, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Clinton Township, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Port Huron, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 2 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Richmond
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruglio contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Cavalier Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Famiglia Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| J’s excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| L & M Contracting LLC | 2.5★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Lakepointe Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Leo J Furnari & Sons Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Lucas Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| MLS Construction | In Richmond | |
| Motor City Grading | 7 mi | |
| Paxton Companies Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Point-Up Masonry | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Robinson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| S & H Trucking and Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Schouten Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Swan Creek Excavating | 9 mi | |
| Treemendous Tree Care LLC | 14 mi | |
| Walker Works LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Wicks Construction & General Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Wisneski Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Richmond excavating contractors
We scored 49 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Richmond?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Richmond, MI is ML Chartier Inc with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Richmond?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Richmond, MI. 2 of them are based in Richmond; 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 Richmond are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Richmond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ML Chartier Inc (#1), H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Richmond work on weekends?
26 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ML Chartier Inc (#1), H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#2) and All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Richmond excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Richmond is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. S&J Plumbing has the most, 938 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Richmond count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Richmond 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 Richmond
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Richmond.
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