60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ypsilanti, MI (2026)
109 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ypsilanti: Junk Masters hauling & junk removal, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ann Arbor Excavating Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 109.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Lenox Plumbing, LLC, 2,800 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 109 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
109 Ypsilanti excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 62 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 109 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ypsilanti at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junk Masters hauling & junk removal | 60 | 4.9★ (79) | Trenton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ann Arbor Excavating Company | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Ann Arbor, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Thor Outdoor | 55 | 5.0★ (110) | Ypsilanti | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.5★ (1,598) | Livonia, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hometown Haulers & Services | 54 | 5.0★ (16) | Oregon, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Scholten Excavating, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Romulus, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Lenox Plumbing, LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (2,800) | Livonia, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Next Generation | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Ypsilanti | — | — |
| 9 | Forever Dry Waterproofing of Metro Detroit | 54 | 5.0★ (55) | Dearborn Heights, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Flex Underground & Hydro Excavation | 53 | 4.2★ (9) | Dearborn, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 109 best excavating contractors in Ypsilanti, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ann Arbor, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Thor Outdoor
Based in Ypsilanti
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,598 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oregon, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Romulus, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,800 Google reviews, the most in Ypsilanti.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ypsilanti
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Dearborn Heights, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westland, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 897 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westland, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Elite Earthworks
Based in South Lyon, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Canton, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Lawn & Lot Inc
Based in Canton, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Ypsilanti
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Dearborn Heights, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saline, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Farmington Hills, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 109 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ypsilanti
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A.F. Smith Electric Inc. | 4.8★ (99) | In Ypsilanti |
| Alpha Property Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| AREA Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Buffalo Contracting Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Crownpoint Roofing & Construction Group | 5.0★ (9) | In Ypsilanti |
| Diversified Excavating Site Utilities | In Ypsilanti | |
| DMC Reliable Solutions | In Ypsilanti | |
| Great Lakes Grounds Maintenance | 5.0★ (20) | In Ypsilanti |
| Kocian Excavating Co | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Lovelace Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Lukas & Sons Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mc Learen's J.J.J. Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| MI Coast Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Richardson's Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| RPM Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Sahel Home services | 4.8★ (13) | In Ypsilanti |
| TCO Excavation & Demolition | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Trident Contractors Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Universal Septic Services of Wayne County | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Ypsi Mulch Pile | 5.0★ (1) | In Ypsilanti |
How we ranked Ypsilanti excavating contractors
We scored 109 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ypsilanti?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ypsilanti, MI is Junk Masters hauling & junk removal with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ann Arbor Excavating Company (#2) and Thor Outdoor (#3) follow. We ranked 109 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ypsilanti?
ContractorsRanked ranks 109 excavating contractors serving Ypsilanti, MI. 4 of them are based in Ypsilanti; 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 Ypsilanti are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Ypsilanti post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Junk Masters hauling & junk removal (#1), Ann Arbor Excavating Company (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ypsilanti work on weekends?
62 of 109 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Junk Masters hauling & junk removal (#1), Ann Arbor Excavating Company (#2) and Thor Outdoor (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ypsilanti excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 109 rated excavating contractors in Ypsilanti is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Lenox Plumbing, LLC has the most, 2,800 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Ypsilanti count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 109 excavating contractors serving Ypsilanti.
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