64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in West Plains, MO (2026)
5 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in West Plains: Simpson Excavating, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Olson Precast Concrete, LLC, 9 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 West Plains excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 excavating contractors in West Plains at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simpson Excavating | 64 | 4.8★ (6) | West Plains | Overall |
| 2 | Nissen Land Development LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (7) | West Plains | — |
| 3 | Cary Stewart Construction, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | West Plains | — |
| 4 | Stewart Brothers Construction Co | 58 | 4.7★ (3) | West Plains | — |
| 5 | Olson Precast Concrete, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | West Plains | Most reviews |
The 5 best excavating contractors in West Plains, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in West Plains
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Plains
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 West Plains
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Plains
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, the most in West Plains.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked West Plains excavating contractors
We scored 5 West Plains 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 West Plains 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 West Plains: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in West Plains?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in West Plains, MO is Simpson Excavating with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews. Nissen Land Development LLC (#2) and Cary Stewart Construction, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in West Plains?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving West Plains, MO. 5 of them are based in West Plains; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
What Google rating do West Plains excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in West Plains is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Olson Precast Concrete, LLC has the most, 9 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 West Plains count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Plains 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 West Plains
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving West Plains.
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