60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Traverse City, MI (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Traverse City: High Grade Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
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Most-reviewed: Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City, 47 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Traverse City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Traverse City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Grade Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Traverse City | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City | 60 | 4.6★ (47) | Traverse City | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Oliver & Company Property Solutions - Hardscape- Landscape- Excavation -Gravel Drives. | 59 | 4.1★ (26) | Traverse City | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Earthworks Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Traverse City | — | — |
| 5 | Dig North Services | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Traverse City | — | — |
| 6 | Svec Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Traverse City | — | — |
| 7 | Walt Steuer Pumping Service | 55 | 4.6★ (25) | Traverse City | — | — |
| 8 | Denali Services | 53 | 3.8★ (17) | Traverse City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Modal LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | Traverse City | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Traverse City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Traverse City
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, the most in Traverse City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City
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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Traverse City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Modal LLC
Based in Traverse City
46/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Traverse City excavating contractors
We scored 9 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Traverse City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Traverse City, MI is High Grade Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City (#2) and Oliver & Company Property Solutions - Hardscape- Landscape- Excavation -Gravel Drives. (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Traverse City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Traverse City, MI. 9 of them are based in Traverse City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Traverse City are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Traverse City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City (#2) and Oliver & Company Property Solutions - Hardscape- Landscape- Excavation -Gravel Drives. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Traverse City work on weekends?
4 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are High Grade Excavation (#1), Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City (#2) and Oliver & Company Property Solutions - Hardscape- Landscape- Excavation -Gravel Drives. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Traverse City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Traverse City is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Williams & Bay Pumping Traverse City has the most, 47 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Traverse City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Traverse City 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 Traverse City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Traverse City.
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