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Best Excavating Contractors in Idaho Falls, ID (2026)

24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Idaho Falls: D.I.R.T. Excavation, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Snake River Drilling LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 24.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Quigley Hydro Excavation LLC, 41 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 24 ranked after D.I.R.T. Excavation; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

24 Idaho Falls excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Idaho Falls at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Idaho Falls at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1D.I.R.T. Excavation635.0★ (105)Idaho Falls—Overall
2Quigley Hydro Excavation LLC615.0★ (41)Idaho Falls—Most reviews
3Snake River Drilling LLC605.0★ (20)Idaho Falls24/7Emergencies
4Marlenee, LLC605.0★ (17)Idaho FallsSat—
5VHTC Excavation & Construction594.7★ (16)Idaho FallsSat · Evenings—
6YB Excavation575.0★ (14)Idaho Falls——
7Countryside Excavation LLC | Excavating Contractors Blackfoot Idaho575.0★ (8)Blackfoot, 17 mi away24/7—
8Landon Excavating Inc564.2★ (25)Ammon, 4 mi away——
9K M Services Co564.3★ (12)Idaho Falls——
10Ultimate Excavating Solutions565.0★ (15)Idaho FallsSat · Evenings—

The 24 best excavating contractors in Idaho Falls, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Idaho Falls

    #1 D.I.R.T. Excavation

    Based in Idaho Falls

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, the most in Idaho Falls.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1492 US-91 Suite D, Shelley, ID 83274
    View profile for D.I.R.T. Excavation(208) 970-2500

  2. #2 Quigley Hydro Excavation LLC

    Based in Idaho Falls

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4382 N Haroldsen Dr BLD #1. Suite #5, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
    View profile for Quigley Hydro Excavation LLC(208) 973-8722

  4. #4 Marlenee, LLC

    Based in Idaho Falls

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6790 E Hillside Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
    View profile for Marlenee, LLC(970) 227-7977

  6. #6 YB Excavation

    Based in Idaho Falls

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3770 American Way Suite B, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
    View profile for YB Excavation(208) 595-6647

  8. #8 Landon Excavating Inc

    Based in Ammon, 4 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3500 Maiben St, Ammon, ID 83406
    View profile for Landon Excavating Inc(208) 523-8753

  9. #9 K M Services Co

    Based in Idaho Falls

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1418 Colorado Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
    View profile for K M Services Co(208) 523-6978

  11. #11 Iron Forged Excavation

    Based in Blackfoot, 24 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    417 W 280 N, Blackfoot, ID 83221
    View profile for Iron Forged Excavation(208) 866-0677

  12. #12 Ultimate Excavating Solutions

    Based in Idaho Falls

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1372 S 45th Rd W, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
    View profile for Ultimate Excavating Solutions(208) 681-1710

  13. #13 Steed Trucking and Excavation

    Based in Rexburg, 12 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Steed Trucking and Excavation

  14. #14 Phenix Construction Co

    Based in Idaho Falls

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3655 Professional Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
    View profile for Phenix Construction Co(208) 524-6488

  17. #17 Creative Design LLC

    Based in Rexburg, 24 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2997 S 4000 W, Rexburg, ID 83440
    View profile for Creative Design LLC(208) 709-7180

  19. #19 Eagle Rock Blasting

    Based in Idaho Falls

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 E Stanley St, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
    View profile for Eagle Rock Blasting(208) 524-4618

  20. #20 A Grade Excavation, LLC

    Based in Blackfoot, 20 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for A Grade Excavation, LLC(208) 681-5662

  21. #21 Perpetual Gardens LLC

    Based in Idaho Falls

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2894 Murwood, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
    View profile for Perpetual Gardens LLC(208) 716-8546

  22. #22 DePatco, Inc

    Based in Idaho Falls

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.3★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    901 Pier View Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
    View profile for DePatco, Inc(208) 458-4000

  23. #23 RealScapes

    Based in Ammon, 12 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    View profile for RealScapes(208) 821-4428

  24. #24 Steadman Construction Inc

    Based in Blackfoot, 23 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    49 N. U.S. HYW 91, Blackfoot, ID 83221
    View profile for Steadman Construction Inc(208) 785-5323

Also serving Idaho Falls

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How we ranked Idaho Falls excavating contractors

We scored 24 Idaho Falls 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 2, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Idaho Falls data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Idaho Falls: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Idaho Falls?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Idaho Falls, ID is D.I.R.T. Excavation with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews. Quigley Hydro Excavation LLC (#2) and Snake River Drilling LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Idaho Falls?

ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Idaho Falls, ID. 15 of them are based in Idaho Falls; 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 Idaho Falls are open 24/7?

4 ranked excavating contractors in Idaho Falls post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Snake River Drilling LLC (#3), Countryside Excavation LLC | Excavating Contractors Blackfoot Idaho (#7) and Taylor’d Excavation & Septic (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Idaho Falls work on weekends?

10 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marlenee, LLC (#4), VHTC Excavation & Construction (#5) and Countryside Excavation LLC | Excavating Contractors Blackfoot Idaho (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Idaho Falls excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Idaho Falls is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. D.I.R.T. Excavation has the most, 105 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 Idaho Falls count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Idaho Falls.

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