Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rolla: Doyel Excavation, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brookshire Septic & Pumping, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Express 24Hr Plumbing & Electrical, 192 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #5.
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9 Rolla excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyel Excavation | 59 | 4.8★ (23) | Rolla | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Brookshire Septic & Pumping | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Rolla | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Reliable Excavating & Grading | 53 | 3.0★ (6) | Rolla | — | — |
| 4 | Riehl Excavation and Hauling, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Rolla | — | — |
| 5 | Express 24Hr Plumbing & Electrical | 52 | 4.2★ (192) | Fort Leonard Wood, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Pro Turf Excavating LLC | 50 | 3.3★ (3) | Rolla | — | — |
| 7 | Efficiency Resolutions | 49 | 4.7★ (29) | Fort Leonard Wood, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Rolla Snow Plow and Lawn Service | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | Rolla | Sat | — |
| 9 | Freedom Dirt Works | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | Rolla | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolla
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolla
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Rolla
Ranked #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 Fort Leonard Wood, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 192 Google reviews, the most in Rolla.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolla
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Leonard Wood, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolla
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolla
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 9 Rolla 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 Rolla 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 |