56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in Coldwater.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Coldwater, MI (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Coldwater: Courtneys Construction, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Asphalt Solutions Plus, LLC, 26 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 16 ranked after Courtneys Construction; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Coldwater excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Coldwater at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtneys Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (49) | Marshall, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Stout Excavating Co Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Coldwater | — | — |
| 3 | General Sanitation & Excavating | 55 | 4.6★ (23) | Coldwater | — | — |
| 4 | Davenport Excavating & Grading | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Coldwater | — | — |
| 5 | Du Bois Trucking & Excavating | 54 | 3.7★ (14) | Hillsdale, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Quality Excavators | 53 | 4.5★ (10) | Marshall, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Parrish Excavating Inc | 51 | 4.7★ (6) | Coldwater | — | — |
| 8 | Linsley Excavating Inc | 51 | 4.6★ (11) | Battle Creek, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Arnold's Excavating, LLC | 49 | 4.5★ (8) | Hillsdale, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Eyster Excavating & Sewer Services | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | Angola, 18 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Coldwater, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Coldwater
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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Coldwater
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coldwater
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Hillsdale, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marshall, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Coldwater
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsdale, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Angola, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshall, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Mr. Stumpgrinder
Based in Battle Creek, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Angola, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sturgis, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sturgis, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Coldwater
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AT GROUP EPC | 5.0★ (2) | In Coldwater |
| D&D Excavating | 15 mi | |
| DryMar Companies | 18 mi | |
| Excell Paving Plus | In Coldwater | |
| Finn Apple farms excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Greenway Construction | In Coldwater | |
| Gutter Pro | In Coldwater | |
| Longardner Kaye | 5.0★ (2) | In Coldwater |
| Lukazcek Andrew W | 3.0★ (2) | In Coldwater |
| PEET Landscape & Excavation | 20 mi | |
| Snyder and Sons Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Coldwater |
| Swarthout Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Thompson Construction Company | In Coldwater | |
| Trench Safety Training | 25 mi |
How we ranked Coldwater excavating contractors
We scored 16 Coldwater 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 Coldwater 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 Coldwater: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Coldwater?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Coldwater, MI is Courtneys Construction with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Stout Excavating Co Inc (#2) and General Sanitation & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Coldwater?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Coldwater, MI. 4 of them are based in Coldwater; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Coldwater are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Coldwater posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Courtneys Construction (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Coldwater work on weekends?
5 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Courtneys Construction (#1), Arnold's Excavating, LLC (#9) and Mr. Stumpgrinder (#13). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Coldwater excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Coldwater is 4.6★, with a median of 7 reviews. Courtneys Construction 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 Coldwater count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Coldwater 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 Coldwater
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Coldwater.
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