60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Bedford, IN (2026)
25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Bedford: Nathan Hills excavating & landscaping, CR Score 60/100; 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GRADE-ON Excavating Services LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
- 22
Most-reviewed: C&H Lawn and Landscaping, Inc., 62 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Bedford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Bedford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Hills excavating & landscaping | 60 | 4.3★ (7) | Bedford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | GRADE-ON Excavating Services LLC. | 60 | 4.5★ (8) | Dixiana, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Deckard Excavating LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Bedford | — | — |
| 4 | J.A. Hardscape & Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Bedford | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Flynn & Sons Excavating & Paving | 58 | 4.3★ (25) | Bedford | — | — |
| 6 | Poats Land Management LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Paducah, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Snedegar Construction Inc | 56 | 4.8★ (16) | Bloomington, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Turner Contracting Inc. | 56 | 3.9★ (14) | Bedford | — | — |
| 9 | Nikirk Contracting, INC | 55 | 4.6★ (9) | Bedford | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Hobbs Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Bedford | — | — |
The 25 best excavating contractors in Bedford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dixiana, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Bedford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Bedford
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paducah, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Bloomington, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 AC/GC, L.L.C.
Based in Bedford
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellettsville, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 62 Google reviews, the most in Bedford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Bedford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAAC CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Bedford |
| Arthur Paving & Excavating | In Bedford | |
| Barrow Excavating & Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Bary Excavating and Tree Service LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Bedford INDOT | In Bedford | |
| BTR Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Curry & Curry Excavation | In Bedford | |
| Dead-Eye Dirtworks LLC | In Bedford | |
| Don Grubb Excavating & Used Equipment, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Hardin Ventures LLC | In Bedford | |
| Hoosier Home Builders LLC | In Bedford | |
| JRM Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Bedford |
| Koons Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| McCutchen Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bedford |
| Phoenix Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Rodney Stone Land Improvements, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Rogue Dirt Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Schroeder Contractors | In Bedford | |
| SLB Contracting | In Bedford | |
| TAYCon - All Season Property Maintenance -Landscaping, Lawn Care, Trucking, Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Bedford excavating contractors
We scored 25 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Bedford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bedford, IN is Nathan Hills excavating & landscaping with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. GRADE-ON Excavating Services LLC. (#2) and Deckard Excavating LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Bedford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Bedford, IN. 11 of them are based in Bedford; 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 Bedford are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Bedford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nathan Hills excavating & landscaping (#1), GRADE-ON Excavating Services LLC. (#2) and Poats Land Management LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Bedford work on weekends?
12 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nathan Hills excavating & landscaping (#1), GRADE-ON Excavating Services LLC. (#2) and J.A. Hardscape & Excavating (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bedford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Bedford is 4.6★, with a median of 13 reviews. C&H Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. has the most, 62 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 Bedford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bedford 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 Bedford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Bedford.
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