59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Grimes.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Grimes, IA (2026)
32 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Grimes: Total Comfort Group, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Zippy Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.
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Most-reviewed: Zippy Drain, 260 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 32 ranked after Total Comfort Group; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Grimes excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 32 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grimes at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Comfort Group | 59 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Zippy Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | DeFreece Land Services | 56 | 4.8★ (37) | Des Moines, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Central Iowa Dirt Works | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Johnston, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Torgerson Excavating INC | 54 | 4.5★ (48) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Priority Excavating LLC | 53 | 4.3★ (11) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 53 | 4.8★ (5) | Grimes | — | — |
| 8 | Cliff Contracting | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Grimes | — | — |
| 9 | McAninch Corporation | 52 | 4.4★ (28) | Des Moines, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Beyond Dirt Construction LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Norwalk, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
The 32 best excavating contractors in Grimes, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 6 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Grimes
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Latitude 41
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Des Moines, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Kelly Cortum Inc
Based in Norwalk, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Woodchuck Stumps
Based in Norwalk, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 32 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Molitor Construction, LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 27 | DSM Hauling and Services | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 28 | J Pettiecord Inc | 45 | 4.6★ (24) | 16 mi |
| 29 | Cook Landscapes & Dirtworks, LLC | 45 | 4.9★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Ram Development, LLC. | 43 | 4.5★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 31 | AAA Trenching & Specialized Boring | 43 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Cooper and Sons, Inc. | 40 | 3.4★ (22) | 25 mi |
Also serving Grimes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Des Moines Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Detrick Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Excavation Professionals | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| G & G Landscaping & Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Hibbs Excavating & Grading Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Huber Grading & Land Development | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| HUBER HAULING Inc. | 3.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| John Voss Concrete & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Mainline Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Moeckly Contractor LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Outland | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Reed Innovation | In Grimes | |
| Seamus Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Shryock Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| The Grading Company, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Thorpe Excavating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Tyler Dirt Works | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Wenthold Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| WhittenWorx LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Grimes excavating contractors
We scored 32 Grimes 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 Grimes 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 Grimes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grimes?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grimes, IA is Total Comfort Group with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Zippy Drain (#2) and DeFreece Land Services (#3) follow. We ranked 32 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grimes?
ContractorsRanked ranks 32 excavating contractors serving Grimes, IA. 2 of them are based in Grimes; 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 Grimes are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Grimes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Total Comfort Group (#1), Zippy Drain (#2) and DeFreece Land Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Grimes work on weekends?
10 of 32 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Total Comfort Group (#1), Zippy Drain (#2) and DeFreece Land Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grimes excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 32 rated excavating contractors in Grimes is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Grimes count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grimes 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 Grimes
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 32 excavating contractors serving Grimes.
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