63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 731 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Springfield, MO (2026)
73 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Springfield: Reed’s Plumbing, Excavating, Septic, Heating & Air, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 731 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 73.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, 949 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Springfield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Springfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reed’s Plumbing, Excavating, Septic, Heating & Air | 63 | 4.7★ (731) | Springfield | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ace Grading, Land Clearing and Utility Installations, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (89) | Springfield | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (647) | Springfield | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (949) | Ozark, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | United Plumbing | 59 | 4.9★ (436) | Springfield | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | KH Dirt Works LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Springfield | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Kevin's Backhoe Services LLC | 58 | 4.7★ (11) | Springfield | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | DeLong Plumbing Heating and Air conditioning | 57 | 4.5★ (281) | Springfield | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Ozark Landworks Llc | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Republic, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rapid Excavating, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Springfield | Sun · Evenings | — |
The 73 best excavating contractors in Springfield, 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 Springfield
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews.
Based in Ozark, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 949 Google reviews, the most in Springfield.
Based in Springfield
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 436 Google reviews.
Based in Springfield
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 281 Google reviews.
Based in Republic, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
57/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Battlefield, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based in Springfield
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Battlefield, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Republic, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 138 Google reviews.
Based in Nixa, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Battlefield, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 446 Google reviews.
Based in Springfield
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#20 Septic Star
Based in Springfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based in Nixa, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Springfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based in Republic, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews.
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 73 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stump Pro Land Services | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | 7 mi |
| 27 | Ozarks Land Revival LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | In Springfield |
| 28 | United Plumbing | 54 | 4.9★ (71) | 10 mi |
| 29 | All Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | In Springfield |
| 30 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (50) | 7 mi |
| 31 | SWM Land Services | 54 | 5.0★ (23) | 10 mi |
| 32 | JJ's Skidsteer Services, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Watts Dirt Works | 53 | 4.3★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | In Springfield |
| 35 | Drain Doctor of Southwest Missouri, Inc. | 53 | 4.9★ (20) | In Springfield |
| 36 | SW Missouri Plumbing | 53 | 4.6★ (8) | In Springfield |
| 37 | Ozark Mountain Logging & Tree Service | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | In Springfield |
| 38 | RDR Contracting, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 39 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 52 | 5.0★ (26) | 12 mi |
| 40 | MO Excavation LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 41 | IPE Earth Movers | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | 15 mi |
| 42 | Lapierre Excavation LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 7 mi |
| 43 | Miller Concrete & Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | In Springfield |
| 44 | Action Asphalt | 52 | 4.9★ (24) | In Springfield |
| 45 | David Packwood Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 46 | Ramsey Excavating | 52 | 2.3★ (3) | In Springfield |
| 47 | Liming Concrete | 51 | 4.8★ (72) | In Springfield |
| 48 | Scott's Hardscape & Excavation | 51 | 4.7★ (44) | 14 mi |
| 49 | David R Long Backhoe Services | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 50 | ME Skid Steer | 51 | 5.0★ (15) | In Springfield |
Also serving Springfield
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.
How we ranked Springfield excavating contractors
We scored 73 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Springfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Springfield, MO is Reed’s Plumbing, Excavating, Septic, Heating & Air with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 731 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ace Grading, Land Clearing and Utility Installations, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 73 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Springfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 excavating contractors serving Springfield, MO. 27 of them are based in Springfield; 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 Springfield are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Springfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reed’s Plumbing, Excavating, Septic, Heating & Air (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Springfield work on weekends?
44 of 73 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Reed’s Plumbing, Excavating, Septic, Heating & Air (#1), Ace Grading, Land Clearing and Utility Installations, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Springfield excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated excavating contractors in Springfield is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup has the most, 949 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Springfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Springfield 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 Springfield
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 excavating contractors serving Springfield.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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