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Best Excavating Contractors in Indianola, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Indianola: DeFreece Land Services, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Myers Mulching and Dirt Work, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.

  3. 20

    Most-reviewed: Latitude 41, 119 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #20.

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

33 Indianola excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 33 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Indianola at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Indianola at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1DeFreece Land Services634.8★ (37)Des Moines, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Myers Mulching and Dirt Work615.0★ (34)Waukee, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Vanderpool Construction Inc574.3★ (24)Indianola——
4Beyond Dirt Construction LLC545.0★ (9)Norwalk, 10 mi awaySat—
5Elder Corporation534.1★ (46)Pleasant Hill, 17 mi away——
6Torgerson Excavating INC534.5★ (48)Des Moines, 22 mi away——
7Heritage Property Service535.0★ (21)IndianolaSat—
8Nicholson Excavating LLC534.4★ (11)Pleasant Hill, 16 mi awaySat—
9McAninch Corporation524.4★ (28)Des Moines, 19 mi away——
10Jesse's Lawn & Snow524.8★ (4)Des Moines, 11 mi awaySat—

The 33 best excavating contractors in Indianola, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Indianola

    #1 DeFreece Land Services

    Based in Des Moines, 4 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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.

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for DeFreece Land Services(515) 499-2151

  3. #3 Vanderpool Construction Inc

    Based in Indianola

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 N 14th St, Indianola, IA 50125
    View profile for Vanderpool Construction Inc(515) 961-4682

  4. #4 Beyond Dirt Construction LLC

    Based in Norwalk, 10 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8648 Blue St Suite B, Norwalk, IA 50211
    View profile for Beyond Dirt Construction LLC(515) 250-9277

  5. #5 Elder Corporation

    Based in Pleasant Hill, 17 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5088 E University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    View profile for Elder Corporation(515) 266-3111

  6. #6 Torgerson Excavating INC

    Based in Des Moines, 22 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1714 NE 61st Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313
    View profile for Torgerson Excavating INC(515) 270-4625

  8. #8 Nicholson Excavating LLC

    Based in Pleasant Hill, 16 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    326 Christie Ln, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    View profile for Nicholson Excavating LLC(641) 781-0019

  9. #9 McAninch Corporation

    Based in Des Moines, 19 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4001 Delaware Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
    View profile for McAninch Corporation(515) 267-2500

  10. #10 Jesse's Lawn & Snow

    Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Jesse's Lawn & Snow(515) 480-2532

  11. #11 Priority Excavating LLC

    Based in Des Moines, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    773 NE 47th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313
    View profile for Priority Excavating LLC(515) 244-3111

  13. #13 Kelly Cortum Inc

    Based in Norwalk, 10 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    340 Wright Rd ste e, Norwalk, IA 50211
    View profile for Kelly Cortum Inc(515) 981-5491

  14. #14 Travis Trucking LLC

    Based in Norwalk, 10 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8648 Blue St, Norwalk, IA 50211
    View profile for Travis Trucking LLC(515) 250-9277

  16. #16 Central Iowa Dirt Works

    Based in Johnston, 22 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    5158 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
    View profile for Central Iowa Dirt Works(515) 491-7756

  17. #17 Woodchuck Stumps

    Based in Norwalk, 10 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    4716 Fillmore St, Norwalk, IA 50211
    View profile for Woodchuck Stumps(703) 623-1995

  19. #19 Sandstone Management, LTD

    Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Vine St, Carlisle, IA 50047
    View profile for Sandstone Management, LTD(515) 989-0557

  20. #20 Latitude 41

    Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, the most in Indianola.

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

    • 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    375 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021
    View profile for Latitude 41(515) 518-1555

  21. #21 RW Excavating Solutions

    Based in Des Moines, 20 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 2.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13293 S 88th Ave W, Prairie City, IA 50228
    View profile for RW Excavating Solutions(515) 994-2648

  22. #22 United Rentals - Trench Safety

    Based in Grimes, 23 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4010 SE Capitol Cir, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for United Rentals - Trench Safety(515) 986-5944

  24. #24 Cliff Contracting

    Based in Grimes, 24 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1305 SE 25th St Suite 104, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for Cliff Contracting(515) 230-1652

All 33 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Indianola, ranks 26 to 33
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Premier Plumbing Inc.474.3★ (80)25 mi
27Bassett Excavating Incorporated465.0★ (3)24 mi
28DSM Hauling and Services455.0★ (5)15 mi
29J Pettiecord Inc454.6★ (24)22 mi
30AAA Trenching & Specialized Boring455.0★ (6)9 mi
31Cook Landscapes & Dirtworks, LLC454.9★ (13)19 mi
32DC Underground454.3★ (6)18 mi
33Ram Development, LLC.434.5★ (4)15 mi

Also serving Indianola

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Indianola
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ants Trucking & Excavating LLC18 mi
Big Hoe Excavation LLC15 mi
Browntrench10 mi
Central Iowa Backhoe/Excavating Services9 mi
Denver Findley and Son Inc11 mi
Detrick Excavating5.0★ (1)17 mi
Dietch Earthworks5.0★ (2)22 mi
eighth + hallow5.0★ (1)In Indianola
Excavation Professionals5.0★ (1)15 mi
G & G Landscaping & Excavating3.0★ (2)In Indianola
Hibbs Excavating & Grading Inc5.0★ (1)9 mi
Huber Grading & Land Development5.0★ (2)24 mi
IPF Construction5.0★ (6)In Indianola
Land Alterations & Construction Services, LLC14 mi
Level Up Handyman5.0★ (7)In Indianola
Mainline Construction, Inc.5.0★ (1)25 mi
MB Construction Services5.0★ (1)In Indianola
Seamus Excavating1.0★ (1)20 mi
Thorpe Excavating Inc1.0★ (1)20 mi
WhittenWorx LLC5.0★ (1)16 mi

How we ranked Indianola excavating contractors

We scored 33 Indianola 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Indianola 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 Indianola: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Indianola?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Indianola, IA is DeFreece Land Services with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#2) and Vanderpool Construction Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 33 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Indianola?

ContractorsRanked ranks 33 excavating contractors serving Indianola, IA. 2 of them are based in Indianola; 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 Indianola are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Indianola post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DeFreece Land Services (#1) and Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Indianola work on weekends?

11 of 33 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DeFreece Land Services (#1), Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#2) and Beyond Dirt Construction LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Indianola excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 33 rated excavating contractors in Indianola is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Latitude 41 has the most, 119 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Indianola count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Indianola 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 Indianola

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 excavating contractors serving Indianola.

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