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Best Excavating Contractors in Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cedar Rapids: Kenway Excavating, Inc, CR Score 64/100; 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clinton Dynamics, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: RyGo Services, 44 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #11.

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

37 Cedar Rapids excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 37 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Cedar Rapids at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Cedar Rapids at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Kenway Excavating, Inc644.1★ (28)Cedar Rapids24/7Overall
2Clinton Dynamics, LLC635.0★ (15)Cedar Rapids24/7Emergencies
3Cedar Prairie Grading LLC625.0★ (23)Cedar RapidsSat—
4ALAXAT Contracting615.0★ (11)Cedar Rapids24/7—
5Elmo's Gravel & Hauling605.0★ (13)Cedar Rapids——
6Domer Concrete Solutions594.8★ (36)Marion, 4 mi away24/7—
7Bushman Excavating584.2★ (21)Cedar Rapids——
8Cole Emergency Services575.0★ (6)Coralville, 12 mi away24/7—
9Proffitt Construction Inc574.3★ (6)Cedar Rapids——
10Seamless Excavation & Grading575.0★ (14)Marion, 4 mi away——

The 37 best excavating contractors in Cedar Rapids, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Cedar Rapids

    #1 Kenway Excavating, Inc

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1655 Commercial Dr, Walford, IA 52351
    View profile for Kenway Excavating, Inc(319) 366-3667

  2. #2 Clinton Dynamics, LLC

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Clinton Dynamics, LLC(319) 540-9090

  3. #3 Cedar Prairie Grading LLC

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Cedar Prairie Grading LLC(319) 721-4521

  4. #4 ALAXAT Contracting

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for ALAXAT Contracting(319) 930-7127

  7. #7 Bushman Excavating

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Fairfax Rd, Fairfax, IA 52228
    View profile for Bushman Excavating(319) 845-2034

  8. #8 Cole Emergency Services

    Based in Coralville, 12 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Cole Emergency Services(319) 321-1002

  9. #9 Proffitt Construction Inc

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    4970 180th St NE, Solon, IA 52333
    View profile for Proffitt Construction Inc(319) 624-3604

  10. #10 Seamless Excavation & Grading

    Based in Marion, 4 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 35th St Suite D, Marion, IA 52302
    View profile for Seamless Excavation & Grading(319) 929-6480

  11. #11 RyGo Services

    Based in Coralville, 12 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Cedar Rapids.

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

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for RyGo Services(319) 359-9693

  12. #12 Kelly Demolition

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1100 W Mt Vernon Rd, Mt Vernon, IA 52314
    View profile for Kelly Demolition(319) 895-8422

  13. #13 Shebetka Enterprises LLC

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1431 Summit View Ln, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    View profile for Shebetka Enterprises LLC(319) 360-8590

  15. #15 Cole Emergency Services

    Based in Coralville, 12 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Cole Emergency Services(319) 541-7710

  16. #16 Green Earthworks

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Green Earthworks(319) 558-7514

  18. #18 Wax Excavating Inc

    Based in Marion, 5 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6245 Partners Ave, Marion, IA 52302
    View profile for Wax Excavating Inc(319) 373-2287

  19. #19 Cronbaugh Excavating

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
    View profile for Cronbaugh Excavating(319) 560-5882

  20. #20 Taube Excavation Inc

    Based in Marion, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2737 Jordans Grove Rd, Marion, IA 52302
    View profile for Taube Excavation Inc(319) 361-4366

  21. #21 Quality Excavating Inc

    Based in Marion, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    611 51st St, Marion, IA 52302
    View profile for Quality Excavating Inc(319) 981-3363

  22. #22 Luke Oberbreckling & Sons Concrete Construction & Excavating

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 6 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 W South St, Mechanicsville, IA 52306
    View profile for Luke Oberbreckling & Sons Concrete Construction & Excavating(319) 480-0059

  23. #23 Seamless Transition

    Based in Cedar Rapids

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Seamless Transition(319) 350-3692

All 37 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Cedar Rapids, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Joe's Sewer & Septic534.7★ (13)14 mi
27Fix Fab & Landscaping524.8★ (24)13 mi
28Flannel Landworks525.0★ (23)22 mi
29Hennings Contracting, LLC502.6★ (5)In Cedar Rapids
30Venture Concrete505.0★ (4)In Cedar Rapids
31Kloubec Earthworks494.0★ (8)In Cedar Rapids
32Bockenstedt Excavating Inc494.0★ (8)25 mi
33Jerry's Hauling484.5★ (20)23 mi
34TLC Property Services474.9★ (14)18 mi
35Abode Construction473.0★ (8)5 mi
36Schminke Excavating464.8★ (4)16 mi
37RK Development Group464.3★ (3)16 mi

Also serving Cedar Rapids

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Cedar Rapids
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Construction Cedar Rapids LLC5.0★ (7)In Cedar Rapids
Big Buck Construction3.2★ (9)In Cedar Rapids
Corridor Network Construction2.5★ (13)In Cedar Rapids
CR United Construction5.0★ (1)In Cedar Rapids
Evans Construction4.5★ (22)In Cedar Rapids
Fernando's Construction Inc5.0★ (2)In Cedar Rapids
Franco Construction5.0★ (2)In Cedar Rapids
Franco Construction LLC4.0★ (4)In Cedar Rapids
Hope ConcreteIn Cedar Rapids
Impact Construction Co5.0★ (1)In Cedar Rapids
JR Construction Just Right LLC3.0★ (2)In Cedar Rapids
M&R Excavation & Hauling LLC5.0★ (1)In Cedar Rapids
Martin Porter Construction5.0★ (2)In Cedar Rapids
Miene Septic Services4.0★ (2)In Cedar Rapids
R&P Construction LLCIn Cedar Rapids
Sedenka Excavating and Habitat L.L.C.5.0★ (1)In Cedar Rapids
Terry-Durin Company4.4★ (7)In Cedar Rapids
Under Hill Express5.0★ (2)In Cedar Rapids
Venture Concrete & Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)In Cedar Rapids
Wendler Inc.4.7★ (3)In Cedar Rapids

How we ranked Cedar Rapids excavating contractors

We scored 37 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Cedar Rapids?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cedar Rapids, IA is Kenway Excavating, Inc with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Clinton Dynamics, LLC (#2) and Cedar Prairie Grading LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 37 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Cedar Rapids?

ContractorsRanked ranks 37 excavating contractors serving Cedar Rapids, IA. 19 of them are based in Cedar Rapids; 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 Cedar Rapids are open 24/7?

8 ranked excavating contractors in Cedar Rapids post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kenway Excavating, Inc (#1), Clinton Dynamics, LLC (#2) and ALAXAT Contracting (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Cedar Rapids work on weekends?

19 of 37 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kenway Excavating, Inc (#1), Clinton Dynamics, LLC (#2) and Cedar Prairie Grading LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Cedar Rapids excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated excavating contractors in Cedar Rapids is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. RyGo Services has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Rapids count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 excavating contractors serving Cedar Rapids.

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