59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 511 Google reviews, the most in Shively.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shively, KY (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shively: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.6★ from 511 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dumpster Shark, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 49.
- 36
Most-reviewed: Gabriel's Lawn and Landscaping, 87 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 49 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #36.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Shively excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shively at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.6★ (511) | Louisville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kader Construction LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Jeffersonville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Articulate Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | Jeffersontown, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | MicroMan Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (44) | Charlestown, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Quality Grading LLC | 53 | 4.5★ (19) | Louisville, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Beckham Excavating | 53 | 4.8★ (16) | Clarksville, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Dumpster Shark, LLC | 53 | 4.8★ (38) | Evansville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Keller Construction Group llc | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | New Albany, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Pro Line Grading and Landscape LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Louisville, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Scout Excavating And Lawn Care | 52 | 5.0★ (17) | Sellersburg, 14 mi away | — | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Shively, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jeffersonville, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersontown, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Charlestown, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evansville, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Louisville, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sellersburg, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Louisville, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bargersville, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Jeffersonville, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 Sewer Doctor
Based in Shepherdsville, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Hcl Demo
Based in Louisville, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Louisville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buckner, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 JRC
Based in Shepherdsville, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Shepherdsville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Charlestown, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Shively
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A New Look Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| alcala's construction llc | In Shively | |
| All Clear Land Pros | In Shively | |
| ARMAS DRYWALL LLC | In Shively | |
| Bluegrass underground utility services LLC | In Shively | |
| Dario alcantar construction | In Shively | |
| Fast Fence LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Shively |
| Handy Home Heroes | 5.0★ (18) | In Shively |
| Heat & Frost: Insulators Local 51 | 4.1★ (8) | In Shively |
| Jabes Construction LLC | In Shively | |
| James conctruction | 1.0★ (1) | In Shively |
| Louisville's Labor LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Shively |
| Machado Contractors LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Shively |
| Mark Vincent and Son Concrete & Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mayans Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Shively |
| PORTAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Shively |
| Priceless Excavation & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| R.C. Construction & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| TCB Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Venhoff Plumbing & Heating Co | 4.3★ (51) | In Shively |
How we ranked Shively excavating contractors
We scored 49 Shively 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 2, 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 Shively 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 Shively: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shively?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shively, KY is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.6★ from 511 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kader Construction LLC (#2) and Articulate Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shively?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Shively, KY. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Shively are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Shively post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and Dumpster Shark, LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shively work on weekends?
17 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Kader Construction LLC (#2) and Articulate Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shively excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Shively is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 511 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 Shively count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shively 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 Shively
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Shively.
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