61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saint Charles, MO (2026)
77 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Saint Charles: St. Louis Excavation, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 77.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Saint Charles excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 77 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint Charles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Excavation | 61 | 5.0★ (108) | Wildwood, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (1,738) | Saint Charles | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (4,983) | Hazelwood, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (2,557) | Chesterfield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,238) | Saint Peters, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,474) | Ballwin, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Reifsteck & Sons Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Saint Charles | — | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,838) | Wentzville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 5.0★ (509) | Murphy, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 77 best excavating contractors in Saint Charles, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Saint Charles
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,738 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazelwood, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,557 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Saint Charles.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,474 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,838 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphy, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 509 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Eureka, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 423 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeton, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Wildwood, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Alton, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 77 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Saint Charles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Asphalt & Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Ahrens Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| American Iron Company | 4.6★ (9) | In Saint Charles |
| Ata construction & maintenance | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Carbrey Contractors | 5.0★ (5) | In Saint Charles |
| Castle Contracting Warehouse & Yard | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| CGR Legacy Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In Saint Charles |
| Dr Patch Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Drywall Division | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Excavating St. Louis | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Gateway Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| HK Construction & Remodeling | In Saint Charles | |
| HLS Properties Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Kinder Crane & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Pfeifer Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Saint Charles Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (4) | In Saint Charles |
| Semke Grading & Pipe Works | 5.0★ (2) | In Saint Charles |
| Smart Hardscapes and Excavations | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Speed Demon Construction LLC | 4.5★ (2) | In Saint Charles |
| Wisdom Construction | 1.0★ (2) | In Saint Charles |
How we ranked Saint Charles excavating contractors
We scored 77 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint Charles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint Charles, MO is St. Louis Excavation with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 77 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saint Charles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 77 excavating contractors serving Saint Charles, MO. 3 of them are based in Saint Charles; 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 Saint Charles are open 24/7?
25 ranked excavating contractors in Saint Charles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are St. Louis Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Charles work on weekends?
41 of 77 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are St. Louis Excavation (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saint Charles excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 77 rated excavating contractors in Saint Charles is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,589 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 Saint Charles count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Charles 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 Saint Charles
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 77 excavating contractors serving Saint Charles.
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