60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in Cedar Falls.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cedar Falls, IA (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cedar Falls: Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cedar Valley Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Crystal, 32 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 18 ranked after Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc.; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Cedar Falls excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 18 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Waterloo ranking. See Excavating contractors in Waterloo
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cedar Falls at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. | 60 | 4.4★ (49) | Cedar Falls | — | Overall |
| 2 | Cedar Valley Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Cedar Falls | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Vieth Construction Corporation | 55 | 3.9★ (7) | Cedar Falls | — | — |
| 4 | Hoffman & Hoffman Trenching | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Waterloo, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Lehman Trucking & Excavating | 55 | 4.0★ (8) | Waterloo, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Frickson Backhoe & Trucking | 53 | 3.9★ (7) | Waterloo, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ohio Dredge | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Beavercreek, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Don Schmitz & Sons Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Waterloo, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Davis Demolition Services LLC | 51 | 4.8★ (20) | Cedar Falls | — | — |
| 10 | Denver Construction Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Waverly, 11 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Cedar Falls, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cedar Falls
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Cedar Falls
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#7 Ohio Dredge
Based in Beavercreek, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waverly, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Waterloo, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Crystal
Based in Waverly, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waverly, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 2 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waverly, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 20 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Cedar Falls excavating contractors
We scored 18 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cedar Falls?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cedar Falls, IA is Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews. Cedar Valley Excavating (#2) and Vieth Construction Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cedar Falls?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Cedar Falls, IA. 5 of them are based in Cedar Falls; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Cedar Falls are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Cedar Falls posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Cedar Valley Excavating (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cedar Falls work on weekends?
2 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cedar Valley Excavating (#2) and 4 Season Services LLC (#18). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cedar Falls excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Cedar Falls is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. has the most, 49 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Cedar Falls count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Cedar Falls.
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