56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shelby, MI (2026)
100 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shelby: H2O Plumbing and Sewer, CR Score 56/100; 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo,, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 100.
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Most-reviewed: Bison Plumbing, 2,734 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
100 Shelby excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 100 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shelby at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 56 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, | 56 | 5.0★ (76) | Clinton Township, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bison Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (2,734) | Warren, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | ProForm Construction Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | New Baltimore, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.6★ (238) | Sterling Heights, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Drain Detectives | 55 | 4.5★ (686) | Fraser, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain | 55 | 4.9★ (292) | Warren, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | S&J Plumbing | 55 | 4.9★ (938) | Fraser, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | DEMOLITION MAN | 54 | 4.9★ (192) | Roseville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Backyard Rehab and Property Maintenance LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (57) | Saint Clair Shores, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 100 best excavating contractors in Shelby, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clinton Township, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews, the most in Shelby.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Baltimore, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fraser, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 S&J Plumbing
Based in Fraser, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Clair Shores, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamtramck, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Birmingham, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Milford, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 644 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 TNT Plumbing
Based in Detroit, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 ML Chartier Inc
Based in New Baltimore, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Pontiac, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 F & M Excavating
Based in Rochester Hills, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Baltimore, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 14 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 100 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shelby
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 310 Group | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Bruglio contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| C B Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Cavalier Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Famiglia Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| J’s excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| L & M Contracting LLC | 2.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Lakepointe Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| LANDMARKER CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Leo J Furnari & Sons Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Lucas Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Nuhn Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Paxton Companies Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Robinson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Southeast Michigan landscaping and Excavating Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| T & T Underground Co. , LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Troelson Excavating Co | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| United Rentals - Trench Safety | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Walker Works LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Wisneski Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Shelby excavating contractors
We scored 100 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shelby?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shelby, MI is H2O Plumbing and Sewer with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, (#2) and Bison Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 100 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shelby?
ContractorsRanked ranks 100 excavating contractors serving Shelby, MI. 1 of them is based in Shelby; 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 Shelby are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#1), All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shelby work on weekends?
58 of 100 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are H2O Plumbing and Sewer (#1), All Seasons Services, landscaping, excavating, dumpster, demo, (#2) and Bison Plumbing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shelby excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 100 rated excavating contractors in Shelby is 4.7★, with a median of 18 reviews. Bison Plumbing has the most, 2,734 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 Shelby count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelby 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 Shelby
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 100 excavating contractors serving Shelby.
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