63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ionia, MI (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ionia: KR Forestry, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hall's Trucking & Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 27.
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Most-reviewed: Walnut Grove Excavating, 400 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 Ionia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 27 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ionia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KR Forestry | 63 | 5.0★ (32) | Ionia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Walnut Grove Excavating | 60 | 4.9★ (400) | Forest Hills, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Feehan & Son Excavating Llc | 59 | 4.5★ (20) | Ionia | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Central Michigan Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Ionia | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Charles Cusack Sand & Gravel | 57 | 4.9★ (21) | Ionia | — | — |
| 6 | C L Trucking & Excavating LLC | 56 | 4.5★ (25) | Ionia | — | — |
| 7 | Hall's Trucking & Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Belding, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Rick Anderson Excavating LLC. | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Belding, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Affordable Plumbing Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Restoration | 55 | 4.4★ (215) | Belding, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | North Land Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (125) | Greenville, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in Ionia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Forest Hills, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 400 Google reviews, the most in Ionia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ionia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ionia
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ionia
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ionia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belding, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Belding, 12 mi away
55/100CR 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 Belding, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 215 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Grade Excavating
Based in Kentwood, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Greenville, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Kentwood, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belding, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kentwood, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 NBG Excavating
Based in Hastings, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allendale, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Ledge, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maumee, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 27 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Roth Construction | 43 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 27 | E. T. MacKenzie Company - MacKenzie Companies | 42 | 3.5★ (27) | 23 mi |
Also serving Ionia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A thru Z Excavating and Home Repair | 20 mi | |
| Accurate Excavating | 11 mi | |
| Anything Dirt-Excavating & Landscaping | 12 mi | |
| Buck Garland Excavating | In Ionia | |
| Central Michigan Ponds & Excavating | 20 mi | |
| Double D's Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Frontier Earth Works | 20 mi | |
| Grand River Excavation, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| HOSS BROTHERS | 22 mi | |
| Hostetler Lawn & Landscaping Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Larsen Construction Co | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Ryan Excavating | 14 mi | |
| Seeley Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Ionia |
| Sinke Service LLC | In Ionia | |
| Steenwyk & Sons Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Steikar Home & Land Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Superior Hauling, LLC | 5.0★ (132) | In Ionia |
| Triple J Excavating | In Ionia | |
| Twin Oak Excavating | 3 mi | |
| White Dirt Work, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
How we ranked Ionia excavating contractors
We scored 27 Ionia 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 Ionia 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 Ionia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ionia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ionia, MI is KR Forestry with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Walnut Grove Excavating (#2) and Feehan & Son Excavating Llc (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ionia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving Ionia, MI. 5 of them are based in Ionia; 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 Ionia are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Ionia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are KR Forestry (#1), Hall's Trucking & Excavating (#7) and Rick Anderson Excavating LLC. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ionia work on weekends?
15 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KR Forestry (#1), Feehan & Son Excavating Llc (#3) and Central Michigan Excavating (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ionia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in Ionia is 4.9★, with a median of 20 reviews. Walnut Grove Excavating has the most, 400 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 Ionia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ionia 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 Ionia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving Ionia.
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