62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Anderson, IN (2026)
62 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Anderson: American EarthWorks LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Estes Excavation and Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services, 2,042 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Anderson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Anderson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American EarthWorks LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (34) | Anderson | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Estes Excavation and Drain | 60 | 4.8★ (23) | Anderson | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services | 59 | 4.9★ (2,042) | Muncie, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Fesler's Excavating & Pump | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Anderson | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Yarberry Companies, Inc | 56 | 4.3★ (23) | Anderson | Sat | — |
| 6 | Mean Green Contracting & Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Anderson | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,455) | Fishers, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Stiers Gravel & Excavation | 56 | 4.8★ (36) | Anderson | — | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (950) | Greenfield, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Prime Plumbing & Drains, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (306) | Noblesville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in Anderson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Anderson
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,042 Google reviews, the most in Anderson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Anderson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
56/100CR 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 Fishers, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,455 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 950 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Noblesville, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 306 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fishers, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 MadCo Excavating
Based in Anderson
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Noblesville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Grider Plumbing
Based in Anderson
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianapolis, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Anderson
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 JV Services
Based in Yorktown, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Noblesville, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Freshscape
Based in Fishers, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianapolis, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Anderson
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Anderson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Apfel Inc | In Anderson | |
| Bruce's Construction LLC | In Anderson | |
| Conglomerate HVAC Repair Anderson | In Anderson | |
| Crustal HVAC Repair Anderson | In Anderson | |
| Fresh Start Construction | In Anderson | |
| Fresh Start Construction & More | In Anderson | |
| Hoosier Pride Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| HRH Trucking | In Anderson | |
| JP Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Anderson |
| K&K Dirtwerks | 5.0★ (1) | In Anderson |
| Mc Creery Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| O'Reilly Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Anderson |
| Premier Underground, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Reece Contracting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Schell Construction Services | In Anderson | |
| The Flooring Specialist | In Anderson | |
| TR contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Anderson |
| White River Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | In Anderson |
| Wolfgang Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Anderson |
How we ranked Anderson excavating contractors
We scored 62 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 Anderson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Anderson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Anderson, IN is American EarthWorks LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Estes Excavation and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Anderson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving Anderson, IN. 17 of them are based in Anderson; 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 Anderson are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Anderson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are American EarthWorks LLC (#1), Estes Excavation and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Anderson work on weekends?
30 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are American EarthWorks LLC (#1), Estes Excavation and Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Anderson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in Anderson is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services has the most, 2,042 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Anderson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Anderson 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 Anderson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving Anderson.
- November 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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