56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dubuque, IA (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Dubuque: TDC Excavating, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Elevated Landwrx, 56 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Dubuque excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dubuque at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TDC Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Asbury, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Wiederholt Enterprises, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Platteville, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Patterson Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Dubuque | — | — |
| 4 | Mc Dermott Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Dubuque | — | — |
| 5 | Drew Cook & Son's Excavating | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | Dubuque | — | — |
| 6 | Elevated Landwrx | 53 | 5.0★ (56) | Asbury, 22 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | Owen's Excavating and Trenching, Inc | 53 | 4.0★ (5) | Platteville, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC | 52 | 4.1★ (9) | Platteville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Green Valley Landscaping & Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Dubuque | Evenings | — |
| 10 | McClain Fence & Excavating Co, | 52 | 3.8★ (10) | Dubuque | — | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Dubuque, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Platteville, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Asbury, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, the most in Dubuque.
Based in Platteville, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Platteville, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Dubuque
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Dubuque
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based in Platteville, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
#13 Rural Excavating
Based in Platteville, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Platteville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Also serving Dubuque
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cashman construction | In Dubuque | |
| Dubuque and Jackson Counties Habitat For Humanity | In Dubuque | |
| Dubuque Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Dubuque |
| Ehrlich Excavating Inc. | In Dubuque | |
| Gahan Construction | In Dubuque | |
| Klauer Construction Company | In Dubuque | |
| Kyle Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Dubuque |
| Mainline Excavating Co Inc | In Dubuque | |
| Mark Gudenkauf Construction | In Dubuque | |
| Mc Auliffe Excavating | In Dubuque | |
| McMahon Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Dubuque |
| Projects Done Perfect Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (12) | In Dubuque |
| Rental Refresh LLC. | In Dubuque | |
| Somers Excavating & Transport | In Dubuque | |
| Sunrise Development Group, LLC | In Dubuque | |
| Triple J Service Dubuque iowa | 5.0★ (13) | In Dubuque |
| Wamsley Excavating & Quarry Products | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Weekley Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Dubuque |
| Welu Septic Tank Service | 4.0★ (8) | In Dubuque |
| Willy Plowman Excavating | In Dubuque |
How we ranked Dubuque excavating contractors
We scored 14 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dubuque?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dubuque, IA is TDC Excavating with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. Wiederholt Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Patterson Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dubuque?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Dubuque, IA. 6 of them are based in Dubuque; 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 Dubuque are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Dubuque posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dubuque work on weekends?
6 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wiederholt Enterprises, LLC (#2), Elevated Landwrx (#6) and Owen's Excavating and Trenching, Inc (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dubuque excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Dubuque is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Elevated Landwrx has the most, 56 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Dubuque count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dubuque 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 Dubuque
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Dubuque.
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