62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,600 Google reviews, the most in Saint Joseph.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saint Joseph, 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 Saint Joseph: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 2,600 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Clark Concrete Construction Co Inc, 101 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 7 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Saint Joseph excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Saint Joseph at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (2,600) | Saint Joseph | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Thompson Excavating & Landclearing LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Saint Joseph | — | — |
| 3 | JLK Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Saint Joseph | — | — |
| 4 | Clark Concrete Construction Co Inc | 52 | 4.9★ (101) | Saint Joseph | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Strong Concrete | 51 | 5.0★ (53) | Saint Joseph | — | — |
| 6 | Cornelius Wrecking LLC | 47 | 4.0★ (8) | Saint Joseph | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Scott Gann Construction | 47 | 4.2★ (10) | Saint Joseph | — | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Saint Joseph, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Saint Joseph
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Saint Joseph
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Saint Joseph
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based in Saint Joseph
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based in Saint Joseph
47/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Saint Joseph
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
How we ranked Saint Joseph excavating contractors
We scored 7 Saint Joseph 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 Joseph 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 Joseph: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint Joseph?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint Joseph, MO is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,600 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Thompson Excavating & Landclearing LLC (#2) and JLK Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saint Joseph?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Saint Joseph, MO. 7 of them are based in Saint Joseph; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Joseph are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Saint Joseph posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saint Joseph work on weekends?
1 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saint Joseph excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Saint Joseph is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,600 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Joseph count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint Joseph 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 Joseph
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Saint Joseph.
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