61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 289 Google reviews, the most in Van Buren.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Van Buren, AR (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Van Buren: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 289 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 185 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Van Buren excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Van Buren at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 61 | 4.8★ (289) | Van Buren | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gryner Tanks Inc | 60 | 4.7★ (33) | Van Buren | — | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 60 | 4.9★ (185) | Fort Smith, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | HDS Chimney Inspection Services Ltd | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Van Buren | Sat | — |
| 5 | Arrow Dirt Works | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Fort Smith, 11 mi away | Sun | — |
| 6 | Top Notch Roofing & Construction | 55 | 4.9★ (82) | Fort Smith, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Nabholz | 50 | 4.4★ (29) | Van Buren | — | — |
| 8 | Terra Movers | 50 | 5.0★ (23) | Fort Smith, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Votion Construction and Land Clearing | 49 | 4.7★ (13) | Canyon Lake, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Frayne’s Excavation Services llc | 48 | 5.0★ (13) | Poteau, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Van Buren, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Van Buren
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Buren
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Smith, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Nabholz
Based in Van Buren
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Terra Movers
Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poteau, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sallisaw, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Aggregate supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Van Buren
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Home Improvements | 5.0★ (6) | In Van Buren |
| Bennetts Handyman Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Van Buren |
| Blake Construction Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| COO Chimney Inspection Services ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Van Buren |
| Cooper's Dozer & Hauling Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| DADE Masonry contractor & Chimney cleaning Services, Mulberry, AR | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Eastern tank Services, Inc. | 11 mi | |
| Grant Trucking and Excavation | 10 mi | |
| H L Johnson & Son Construction | 3.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| JB HANDYMAN | In Van Buren | |
| Marion Dozer Services | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| McCain Construction Co Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| MJ Excavating | 9 mi | |
| PeeWee's Lawncare | 4.6★ (9) | In Van Buren |
| Protech Appliance & A/C Repair | 5.0★ (14) | In Van Buren |
| Rainbow Restoration of Fort Smith and Van Buren | 5.0★ (4) | In Van Buren |
| Rick Mooney Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Van Buren |
| ROB'S ODD JOBS | In Van Buren | |
| Solum Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Willroth Backhoe & Field Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
How we ranked Van Buren excavating contractors
We scored 11 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Van Buren?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Van Buren, AR is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 289 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gryner Tanks Inc (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Van Buren?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Van Buren, AR. 4 of them are based in Van Buren; 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 Van Buren are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Van Buren post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Van Buren work on weekends?
6 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) and HDS Chimney Inspection Services Ltd (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Van Buren excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Van Buren is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 289 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 Van Buren count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Van Buren 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 Van Buren
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Van Buren.
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