60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waverly, MI (2026)
46 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waverly: Michigan Drain, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 46.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 841 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 46 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Waverly excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waverly at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan Drain | 60 | 5.0★ (442) | Lansing, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.5★ (841) | Lansing, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kenneth Brothers Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | East Lansing, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | H&M Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Lansing, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Armored Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | East Lansing, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.6★ (111) | East Lansing, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Scarlett Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Lansing, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gould Excavation LLC | 54 | 4.7★ (12) | Charlotte, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Stevens Construction & Excavating | 54 | 4.0★ (9) | East Lansing, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sherrell's Excavating Inc. | 53 | 4.6★ (9) | Eaton Rapids, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 46 best excavating contractors in Waverly, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lansing, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 841 Google reviews, the most in Waverly.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in East Lansing, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 111 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Charlotte, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Johns, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Lansing, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 East Lansing, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 ML Chartier
Based in East Lansing, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holt, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Ionia, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ionia, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Lansing, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Jackson, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Lansing, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 46 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Waverly
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Excavating | 24 mi | |
| All Terrain Alterations | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| American Earthworks | 21 mi | |
| Bill Begole & Co | 2.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Central Michigan Ponds & Excavating | 16 mi | |
| Chucks Blldzg & Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Demolition Experts of Lansing | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Doug's Dozing | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| J&J Excavation and Demolition | 16 mi | |
| Jorgensen Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Ken's Excavating | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Kingsland Station Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Lansing Excavating Pros | 3 mi | |
| Michigan Excavation Company | 4 mi | |
| Michigan Ponds & Excavation | 17 mi | |
| Nick Jorae Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Risner Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Taylor Complete Masonry | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Teri's Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Triple J Excavating | 24 mi |
How we ranked Waverly excavating contractors
We scored 46 Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waverly?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waverly, MI is Michigan Drain with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 442 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kenneth Brothers Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 46 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waverly?
ContractorsRanked ranks 46 excavating contractors serving Waverly, MI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Waverly are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Waverly post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Armored Plumbing and Drain Cleaning (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Waverly work on weekends?
23 of 46 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Michigan Drain (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kenneth Brothers Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waverly excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated excavating contractors in Waverly is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 841 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 Waverly count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waverly 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 Waverly
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 excavating contractors serving Waverly.
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