59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elkhart, IN (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elkhart: Busy Lil Beavers LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 825 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Elkhart excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elkhart at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Busy Lil Beavers LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (238) | Elkhart | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (825) | Mishawaka, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Kidders Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Elkhart | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | JD's Tree And More | 57 | 4.5★ (132) | Niles, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Barnes Septic & Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Dunlap, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dave's Elite Excavating & Grading | 56 | 4.7★ (14) | Elkhart | Sat | — |
| 7 | ABC Excavating & Landscape | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Elkhart | — | — |
| 8 | Hostetter Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Elkhart | — | — |
| 9 | Fast Track Excavating, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Granger, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | C & E Excavating | 54 | 4.1★ (22) | Elkhart | — | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Elkhart, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mishawaka, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews, the most in Elkhart.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunlap, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 C & E Excavating
Based in Elkhart
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nappanee, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Precision Works
Based in Goshen, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Huff Septic Inc
Based in South Bend, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Mishawaka, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Nappanee, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dowagiac, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elkhart
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 574HVAC | In Elkhart | |
| C & E Excavating, Inc. | In Elkhart | |
| Coba | In Elkhart | |
| Elkhart Septic Inc | 4.8★ (4) | In Elkhart |
| Greater Elkhart County Stormwater Partnership | In Elkhart | |
| Grove Excavating | In Elkhart | |
| Hollar Excavation | In Elkhart | |
| Homescapes Construction & Exteriors | 5.0★ (1) | In Elkhart |
| Horizon Concrete | 4.1★ (7) | In Elkhart |
| Hostetter Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Elkhart |
| Jabez The home solutions LLC | In Elkhart | |
| Justin’s Septic and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Elkhart |
| K & K Earthmoving | In Elkhart | |
| Marquina Drywall & Finishing Performance LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Elkhart |
| Olson Renovation & Repair LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Elkhart |
| Premier 1 Construction | In Elkhart | |
| QCC Construction LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Elkhart |
| Residential Developers | In Elkhart | |
| Skyline Champion | In Elkhart | |
| Stone Brothers Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Elkhart |
How we ranked Elkhart excavating contractors
We scored 65 Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elkhart?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elkhart, IN is Busy Lil Beavers LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kidders Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elkhart?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Elkhart, IN. 11 of them are based in Elkhart; 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 Elkhart are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Elkhart post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Busy Lil Beavers LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kidders Excavating (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elkhart work on weekends?
25 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Busy Lil Beavers LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Kidders Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elkhart excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Elkhart is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 825 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 Elkhart count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elkhart 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 Elkhart
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Elkhart.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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