60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
- 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun 9 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 4713 E Motsinger Rd, Salem, IN 47167
Best Demolition Contractors in Salem, IN (2026)
6 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Salem: Losson Excavating, Septic & Drain, Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dumpster Shark, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Dumpster Shark, LLC, 38 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 6 ranked after Losson Excavating, Septic & Drain, Inc.; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Salem demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 demolition contractors in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Losson Excavating, Septic & Drain, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (210) | Salem | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Dumpster Shark, LLC | 58 | 4.8★ (38) | Evansville, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kentucky Wide Cleanouts | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Saint Matthews, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Black Box Dumpster | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Charlestown, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | REMOVAL-X Property Cleanup & Dump Trailer Services | 54 | 4.9★ (14) | Clarksville, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Bryan Stumler Excavating | 51 | 4.7★ (9) | New Albany, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best demolition contractors in Salem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Evansville, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Saint Matthews, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Charlestown, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1 PM
Based in Clarksville, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in New Albany, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5895 Stiller Rd, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
How we ranked Salem demolition contractors
We scored 6 Salem demolition 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 October 22, 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 Salem 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 |
Demolition contractors in Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best demolition contractor in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in Salem, IN is Losson Excavating, Septic & Drain, Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dumpster Shark, LLC (#2) and Kentucky Wide Cleanouts (#3) follow. We ranked 6 demolition contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many demolition contractors are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 demolition contractors serving Salem, IN. 1 of them is based in Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which demolition contractors in Salem are open 24/7?
1 ranked demolition contractor in Salem posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Dumpster Shark, LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which demolition contractors in Salem work on weekends?
5 of 6 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Losson Excavating, Septic & Drain, Inc. (#1), Dumpster Shark, LLC (#2) and Kentucky Wide Cleanouts (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Salem demolition contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated demolition contractors in Salem is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Losson Excavating, Septic & Drain, Inc. has the most, 210 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank demolition contractors?
Each demolition 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 demolition contractors outside Salem count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salem city center, our service radius for demolition 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 demolition 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 Salem
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 demolition contractors serving Salem.
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