62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fremont, NE (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fremont: HydroVacX Excavating, LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 11
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JTM Plumbing and Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 20.
- 7
Most-reviewed: BLT Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc., 93 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Fremont excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fremont at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HydroVacX Excavating, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (10) | Fremont | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Papa Trucking & Grading | 58 | 4.7★ (22) | Fremont | — | — |
| 3 | Newill Plumbing & Excavation, LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (36) | Fremont | Sat | — |
| 4 | Wiese Plumbing & Excavating | 58 | 4.7★ (81) | Fremont | — | — |
| 5 | Goree Backhoe & Excavating Inc | 56 | 3.8★ (18) | Fremont | — | — |
| 6 | Nelson Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Fremont | Sat | — |
| 7 | BLT Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (93) | Fremont | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Next Level Grading & Hardscapes LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Blair, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Doyle Acker Excavating | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Fremont | — | — |
| 10 | Henton Trenching & Excavating | 53 | 4.9★ (15) | Blair, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Fremont, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fremont
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Fremont
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, the most in Fremont.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blair, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blair, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Fremont
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 BT Grading Inc
Based in Gretna, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Blair, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Blair, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Fremont
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AllegiantOne Construction LLC | In Fremont | |
| BD Construction Fremont | In Fremont | |
| Bolden & Buhrig Septic Tank | In Fremont | |
| Bolden's Excavating & Buhrig | In Fremont | |
| Cornerstone Carpenters LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fremont |
| D & K Excavating Inc | 24 mi | |
| Earl Trucking & Grading | 22 mi | |
| F C REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Fremont |
| General Excavating | 25 mi | |
| Jeff Johnson CONSTRUCTION | In Fremont | |
| Liberty Grading and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Monchis Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Fremont |
| Rybonz Hole Reaming | 5.0★ (1) | In Fremont |
| Stripe-It | 2.0★ (1) | In Fremont |
| Top Tier Stump Solutions LLC | 19 mi |
How we ranked Fremont excavating contractors
We scored 20 Fremont 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 Fremont 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 Fremont: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fremont?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fremont, NE is HydroVacX Excavating, LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Papa Trucking & Grading (#2) and Newill Plumbing & Excavation, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fremont?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Fremont, NE. 9 of them are based in Fremont; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 15 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fremont are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Fremont post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are HydroVacX Excavating, LLC (#1) and JTM Plumbing and Drain (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fremont work on weekends?
7 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HydroVacX Excavating, LLC (#1), Newill Plumbing & Excavation, LLC (#3) and Nelson Clearing (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fremont excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Fremont is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. BLT Plumbing, Heating & A/C Inc. has the most, 93 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Fremont count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fremont 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 Fremont
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Fremont.
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