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Best Excavating Contractors in Boone, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Boone: Con-Struct Inc., CR Score 53/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Haan Services LLC, 43 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #5.

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

9 Boone excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 excavating contractors in Boone at a glance

Top 9 excavating contractors in Boone at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Con-Struct Inc.534.3★ (12)Ames, 16 mi awaySatOverall
2Jet Drain & Excavating534.6★ (17)Ames, 16 mi away——
3J & K Contracting523.3★ (10)Ames, 15 mi away——
4Molitor Construction, LLC525.0★ (3)Boone——
5Haan Services LLC514.9★ (43)Ames, 13 mi away—Most reviews
6Ames Trenching & Excavating484.4★ (7)Ames, 15 mi away——
7Nevada Excavating472.3★ (3)Nevada, 22 mi away——
8Conley's Trucking Inc.474.1★ (18)Ames, 13 mi away——
9Cooper and Sons, Inc.463.4★ (22)Ames, 14 mi away——

The 9 best excavating contractors in Boone, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Boone

    #1 Con-Struct Inc.

    Based in Ames, 16 mi away

    53/100CR 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, 16 mi away

    53/100CR 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, 15 mi away

    52/100CR 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 Molitor Construction, LLC

    Based in Boone

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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

  5. #5 Haan Services LLC

    Based in Ames, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, the most in Boone.

    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

  7. #7 Nevada Excavating

    Based in Nevada, 22 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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

  8. #8 Conley's Trucking Inc.

    Based in Ames, 13 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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

  9. #9 Cooper and Sons, Inc.

    Based in Ames, 14 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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

How we ranked Boone excavating contractors

We scored 9 Boone 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 2, 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 Boone 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 Boone: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Boone?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Boone, IA is Con-Struct Inc. with a CR Score of 53/100. 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 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Boone?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Boone, IA. 1 of them is based in Boone; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Boone work on weekends?

1 of 9 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 Boone excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Boone is 4.3★, with a median of 12 reviews. Haan Services LLC has the most, 43 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Boone count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Boone.

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