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Best Excavating Contractors in Coralville, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Coralville: Cole Emergency Services, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kenway Excavating, Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 35.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: RyGo Services, 44 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #2.

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35 Coralville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Iowa City ranking. See Excavating contractors in Iowa City

Top 10 excavating contractors in Coralville at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Coralville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Cole Emergency Services605.0★ (6)Coralville24/7Overall
2RyGo Services595.0★ (44)CoralvilleSat · SunMost reviews
3Kenway Excavating, Inc594.1★ (28)Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Cole Emergency Services585.0★ (3)Coralville24/7—
5Schmidt Excavating & Snow Removal584.9★ (19)Iowa City, 6 mi away——
6Hunter Anderson Construction575.0★ (15)Brigham City, 14 mi awaySat—
7Landon's Sitework565.0★ (14)Iowa City, 7 mi away——
8ALAXAT Contracting565.0★ (11)Cedar Rapids, 17 mi away24/7—
9Fix Fab & Landscaping554.8★ (24)CoralvilleSat—
10Keil's Maintenance543.4★ (5)Iowa City, 7 mi away——

The 35 best excavating contractors in Coralville, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Coralville

    Based in Coralville

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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
  2. Based in Coralville

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Coralville.

    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
  3. Based in Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
  4. Based in Iowa City, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3599 Dolphin Dr SE Unit 64B, Iowa City, IA 52240
  5. Based in Cedar Rapids, 17 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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
  6. Based in Iowa City, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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
    3558 Dolphin Dr SE # A, Iowa City, IA 52240
  7. Based in Cedar Rapids, 11 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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
  8. Based in Coralville

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    215 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241
  9. Based in Saint Peters, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
  10. Based in Iowa City, 6 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3596 Unit D, 3506 Dolphin Dr SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
  11. Based in Iowa City, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1967 Baker Ave, West Branch, IA 52358
  12. Based in Cedar Rapids, 19 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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
  13. Based in Cedar Rapids, 12 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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
  14. Based in Marion, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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
  15. Based in Cedar Rapids, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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
  16. Based in Cedar Rapids, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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
  17. Based in North Liberty, 5 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    65 Elm Ridge Ct, North Liberty, IA 52317
  18. Based in Marion, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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
  19. Based in Marion, 25 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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

How we ranked Coralville excavating contractors

We scored 35 Coralville 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 Coralville 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 Coralville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Coralville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Coralville, IA is Cole Emergency Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. RyGo Services (#2) and Kenway Excavating, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Coralville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Coralville, IA. 6 of them are based in Coralville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Coralville are open 24/7?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Coralville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Cole Emergency Services (#1), Kenway Excavating, Inc (#3) and Cole Emergency Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Coralville work on weekends?

15 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cole Emergency Services (#1), RyGo Services (#2) and Kenway Excavating, Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Coralville excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Coralville is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. RyGo Services has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Coralville count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Coralville.

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