62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Madison, IA (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fort Madison: W&S Contracting, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Meyers Septic Tank Services, 17 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Fort Madison excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Fort Madison at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W&S Contracting | 62 | 5.0★ (14) | Keokuk, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Meyers Septic Tank Services | 61 | 4.9★ (17) | Keokuk, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bates Sanitation & Asphalt Inc | 59 | 4.4★ (7) | Fort Madison | — | — |
| 4 | Husband Family Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Canton, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Carnahan Construction | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Macomb, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | TCK Concrete, L.L.C. | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | Burlington, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | G&B Construction, L.L.C. | 48 | 3.4★ (5) | Burlington, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Keokuk Contractors | 48 | 4.2★ (6) | Keokuk, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Plowman Lawn Service and Snow Removal | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | Keokuk, 25 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Fort Madison, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Keokuk, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, the most in Fort Madison.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Madison
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Macomb, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Burlington, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keokuk, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keokuk, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Fort Madison excavating contractors
We scored 9 Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Madison?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Madison, IA is W&S Contracting with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Meyers Septic Tank Services (#2) and Bates Sanitation & Asphalt Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Madison?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Fort Madison, IA. 1 of them is based in Fort Madison; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Madison work on weekends?
3 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are W&S Contracting (#1), Husband Family Excavating (#4) and TCK Concrete, L.L.C. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fort Madison excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Fort Madison is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Meyers Septic Tank Services has the most, 17 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 Fort Madison count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Madison 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 Fort Madison
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Fort Madison.
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