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Best Excavating Contractors in Ames, IA (2026)

13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ames: Con-Struct Inc., CR Score 57/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Latitude 41, 119 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

13 Ames excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 13 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Ames at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Ames at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Con-Struct Inc.574.3★ (12)AmesSatOverall
2Jet Drain & Excavating564.6★ (17)Ames——
3J & K Contracting563.3★ (10)Ames——
4Haan Services LLC534.9★ (43)Ames——
5Ames Trenching & Excavating524.4★ (7)Ames——
6Nevada Excavating512.3★ (3)Nevada, 9 mi away——
7Huber Grading Inc515.0★ (10)Des Moines, 17 mi away——
8Latitude 41504.9★ (119)Ankeny, 23 mi away—Most reviews
9Molitor Construction, LLC495.0★ (3)Boone, 12 mi away——
10Conley's Trucking Inc.494.1★ (18)Ames——

The 13 best excavating contractors in Ames, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Ames

    #1 Con-Struct Inc.

    Based in Ames

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    305 S Dayton Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for Con-Struct Inc.(515) 232-6443

  2. #2 Jet Drain & Excavating

    Based in Ames

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 Bell Ave #105, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for Jet Drain & Excavating(515) 231-9963

  3. #3 J & K Contracting

    Based in Ames

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1307 E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for J & K Contracting(515) 233-5500

  4. #4 Haan Services LLC

    Based in Ames

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    915 Van Fleet St, Kelley, IA 50134
    View profile for Haan Services LLC(515) 720-7081

  6. #6 Nevada Excavating

    Based in Nevada, 9 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2125 10th St Pl, Nevada, IA 50201
    View profile for Nevada Excavating(515) 215-0287

  7. #7 Huber Grading Inc

    Based in Des Moines, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1410 NW Main St, Elkhart, IA 50073
    View profile for Huber Grading Inc(515) 367-7407

  8. #8 Latitude 41

    Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, the most in Ames.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    375 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021
    View profile for Latitude 41(515) 518-1555

  9. #9 Molitor Construction, LLC

    Based in Boone, 12 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2528 Eastgate Dr, Boone, IA 50036
    View profile for Molitor Construction, LLC(515) 298-1268

  10. #10 Conley's Trucking Inc.

    Based in Ames

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4376 Dawes Dr, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for Conley's Trucking Inc.(515) 233-2317

  11. #11 Cooper and Sons, Inc.

    Based in Ames

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    819 Lincoln Way E, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for Cooper and Sons, Inc.(515) 232-3456

  13. #13 Premier Plumbing Inc.

    Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 80 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    121 SE Shurfine Dr #8, Ankeny, IA 50021
    View profile for Premier Plumbing Inc.(515) 965-0714

Also serving Ames

13 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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Ames
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Final Grade Earthworks LLC13 mi
Hass Enterprises LLC22 mi
Huber Grading & Land Development5.0★ (2)24 mi
HUBER HAULING Inc.3.0★ (1)17 mi
Hunziker Construction ServicesIn Ames
Johnson Excavating Inc.21 mi
Mainline Construction, Inc.5.0★ (1)25 mi
Moeckly Contractor LLC5.0★ (2)19 mi
Okoboji Construction5.0★ (2)In Ames
Shryock Services LLC5.0★ (1)22 mi
The Grading Company, Inc.5.0★ (2)In Ames
Tyler Dirt Works5.0★ (1)18 mi
Wenthold Excavating LLC5.0★ (1)17 mi

How we ranked Ames excavating contractors

We scored 13 Ames 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ames data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Ames: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Ames?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ames, IA is Con-Struct Inc. with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Jet Drain & Excavating (#2) and J & K Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Ames?

ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Ames, IA. 7 of them are based in Ames; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Ames work on weekends?

1 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Con-Struct Inc. (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Ames excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Ames is 4.4★, with a median of 17 reviews. Latitude 41 has the most, 119 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Ames count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ames 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 Ames

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Ames.

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