63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, the most in Sedalia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sedalia, MO (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sedalia: C & E Excavating, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Kretzco Excavating, 42 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 10 ranked after C & E Excavating; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Sedalia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sedalia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C & E Excavating | 63 | 5.0★ (50) | Sedalia | — | Overall |
| 2 | Kretzco Excavating | 63 | 4.9★ (42) | Sedalia | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Holem Bobcat & Excavating | 60 | 4.3★ (11) | Sedalia | — | — |
| 4 | Helmig Grading and Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Sedalia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Holem Excavating Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Sedalia | — | — |
| 6 | Top Tier Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Sedalia | — | — |
| 7 | D2E Excavation Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Sedalia | — | — |
| 8 | Poort Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Sedalia | — | — |
| 9 | Jeffries Custom Contracting, LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Sedalia | — | — |
| 10 | Clear Fork Equipment, LLC. —Forestry Mulching, Stump Grinding and more. | 50 | 5.0★ (16) | Warrensburg, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Sedalia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sedalia
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sedalia
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Sedalia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sedalia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Sedalia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Sedalia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Sedalia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Sedalia
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warrensburg, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Sedalia
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALL PRO Excavation & Directional Boring | 23 mi | |
| CoMo Premium Exteriors | 5.0★ (6) | In Sedalia |
| Everest Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Sedalia |
| L & M Supply | 5.0★ (2) | In Sedalia |
| PATRIOT DIRTWORX LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Sedalia |
| RAD Disposal | 4.3★ (24) | In Sedalia |
| Schultz Wrecking Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Sedalia |
| Septagon Construction | In Sedalia | |
| SiteForce ONE | In Sedalia | |
| Surface Solutions | 5.0★ (26) | In Sedalia |
| Vandiver's Woodshop | 3.0★ (1) | In Sedalia |
| Workhorse land dirt rock | In Sedalia |
How we ranked Sedalia excavating contractors
We scored 10 Sedalia 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 Sedalia 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 Sedalia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sedalia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sedalia, MO is C & E Excavating with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews. Kretzco Excavating (#2) and Holem Bobcat & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sedalia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Sedalia, MO. 9 of them are based in Sedalia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Sedalia work on weekends?
2 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Helmig Grading and Excavating (#4) and Clear Fork Equipment, LLC. —Forestry Mulching, Stump Grinding and more. (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sedalia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Sedalia is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. C & E Excavating has the most, 50 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 Sedalia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sedalia 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 Sedalia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Sedalia.
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