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Best Excavating Contractors in Crawfordsville, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Crawfordsville: David P Price Excavating Inc, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 729 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.

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

10 Crawfordsville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 10 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Crawfordsville at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Crawfordsville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1David P Price Excavating Inc574.6★ (10)Crawfordsville—Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (729)Lebanon, 22 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup554.8★ (487)Lafayette, 23 mi away24/7—
4Hoosier Heartland Dirtworks LLC545.0★ (8)Frankfort, 24 mi away24/7—
5Garriott Excavating535.0★ (5)Lafayette, 24 mi away24/7—
6Wabash Valley Hydrovac LLC523.7★ (3)Lafayette, 23 mi away24/7—
7Allsop Excavating494.4★ (13)LaPorte, 23 mi away——
8Lidester's Backhoe, Dozing, and Dump Truck Service, Inc.483.7★ (3)Frankfort, 18 mi away——
9Hack Excavating Inc474.6★ (10)Lafayette, 23 mi away——
10Crowl Earthwork LLC455.0★ (7)Lafayette, 18 mi away——

The 10 best excavating contractors in Crawfordsville, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Crawfordsville

    Based in Crawfordsville

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    2261 Traction Rd, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
  2. Based in Lafayette, 24 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  3. Based in Lafayette, 23 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4902 IN-25, Lafayette, IN 47909
  4. Based in LaPorte, 23 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  5. Based in Lafayette, 23 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    3700 S 175 W, Lafayette, IN 47909
  6. Based in Lafayette, 18 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    30 E 800 S, Lafayette, IN 47909

Also serving Crawfordsville

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 Crawfordsville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AMC Excavating and Contracting LLC5.0★ (1)In Crawfordsville
Axe Excavation4.0★ (1)23 mi
Busse Construction LLCIn Crawfordsville
CONNER EXCAVATING INCIn Crawfordsville
Consulting Surfaces, LLCIn Crawfordsville
Dakota Excavating, Inc.3.0★ (2)21 mi
Fairmount Door5.0★ (30)In Crawfordsville
Flexx ExcavatingIn Crawfordsville
Glenco IncIn Crawfordsville
Hendricks Excavating Inc4.0★ (1)21 mi
Indiana Refrigeration Heating and Cooling4.6★ (10)In Crawfordsville
Indy Earth Works Inc5.0★ (2)23 mi
Lafayette Light Excavation and Trees5.0★ (2)18 mi
Mora Concrete Services LLC5.0★ (7)In Crawfordsville
Needham Excavating & Welding LLCIn Crawfordsville
Northern pines construction services llc5.0★ (1)In Crawfordsville
Roger L Hamilton ExcavatingIn Crawfordsville
Scott's Gutter Cleaning, LLC5.0★ (3)In Crawfordsville
Sugar Creek Contractor ParkIn Crawfordsville
TruvisionIn Crawfordsville

How we ranked Crawfordsville excavating contractors

We scored 10 Crawfordsville 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 Crawfordsville 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 Crawfordsville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Crawfordsville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Crawfordsville, IN is David P Price Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Crawfordsville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Crawfordsville, IN. 1 of them is based in Crawfordsville; 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 Crawfordsville are open 24/7?

5 ranked excavating contractors in Crawfordsville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#3) and Hoosier Heartland Dirtworks LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Crawfordsville work on weekends?

5 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup (#3) and Hoosier Heartland Dirtworks LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Crawfordsville excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Crawfordsville is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 729 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 Crawfordsville count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Crawfordsville.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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