57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Union, MO (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Union: CMK Excavation, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ballmann Earthworks LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,474 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 Union excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 27 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Union at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMK Excavation | 57 | 4.9★ (16) | Union | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Ballmann Earthworks LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Washington, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,474) | Ballwin, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Hinson Excavating Company | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Wildwood, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (423) | Eureka, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Excavating Maune | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Washington, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Stout's Excavation and Land Management | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Pacific, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Elite Grading and Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | Wildwood, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sumpter Excavations | 51 | 5.0★ (11) | Sullivan, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Muddy Boots Services LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Union | Sat · Sun | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in Union, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Washington, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Ballwin, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,474 Google reviews, the most in Union.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Eureka, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 423 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Pacific, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Wildwood, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sullivan, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sullivan, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 East Saint Louis, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellisville, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific, 11 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in O'Fallon, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 20 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 24 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 27 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | JK Landscape & Design | 39 | 2.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Krupp Construction | 39 | 2.2★ (9) | 24 mi |
Also serving Union
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Bathroom Remodeling | In Union | |
| Backhoe Services Unlimited | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Bob's Plumbing Co | 2 mi | |
| Civilized | In Union | |
| Elite Grading and Excavating | 14 mi | |
| Figler Excavating Inc | 1.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Gateway Landworks | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Gauzy Excavating | 20 mi | |
| HLS Properties Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| IsoCore Infrastructure | 15 mi | |
| MACX General LLC | 10 mi | |
| Midwest Excavating and Construction | In Union | |
| Modern Lawn and Landscape | 5.0★ (12) | In Union |
| Mollett excavation and land clearing | 24 mi | |
| SandF Construction | 6 mi | |
| Sellenriek Grading Co | 21 mi | |
| Septic Services, Inc. | 4.8★ (99) | In Union |
| Septic Tank Parts.com | In Union | |
| Stevens construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Union |
How we ranked Union excavating contractors
We scored 27 Union 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 Union 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 Union: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Union?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Union, MO is CMK Excavation with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Ballmann Earthworks LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Union?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving Union, MO. 3 of them are based in Union; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Union are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Union post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ballmann Earthworks LLC (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) 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 Union work on weekends?
13 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CMK Excavation (#1), Ballmann Earthworks LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Union excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in Union is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,474 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 Union count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Union 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 Union
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving Union.
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