60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,075 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shawnee, KS (2026)
105 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shawnee: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 4,075 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 105.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,804 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
105 Shawnee excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 105 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Overland Park ranking. See Excavating contractors in Overland Park
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shawnee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (4,075) | Overland Park, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (2,817) | Kansas City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (4,804) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Hagerty & Mack Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Shawnee | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Full Nelson Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 58 | 4.8★ (1,451) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (2,414) | Olathe, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | BC Property Solutions LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Kansas City, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | KC Excavating Co. | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Paola, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Noble General Contracting LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Kansas City, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,942) | Independence, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 105 best excavating contractors in Shawnee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kansas City, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,817 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,804 Google reviews, the most in Shawnee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shawnee
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Kansas City, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,451 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olathe, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,414 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Paola, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,942 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leavenworth, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,013 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 S&S Excavation
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,318 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Rieke Grading
Based in Shawnee
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 14 mi away
54/100CR 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 Gladstone, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 824 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raymore, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shawnee
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Harrisonville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Shawnee excavating contractors
We scored 105 Shawnee 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shawnee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shawnee, KS is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 4,075 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 105 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shawnee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 105 excavating contractors serving Shawnee, KS. 3 of them are based in Shawnee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Shawnee are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Shawnee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Shawnee work on weekends?
48 of 105 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Shawnee excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 105 rated excavating contractors in Shawnee is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,804 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Shawnee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shawnee 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 Shawnee
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 105 excavating contractors serving Shawnee.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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