59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Iowa City, IA (2026)
30 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Iowa City: Schmidt Excavating & Snow Removal, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kenway Excavating, Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
- 5
Most-reviewed: RyGo Services, 44 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Iowa City 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 4.7★ across 30 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Iowa City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schmidt Excavating & Snow Removal | 59 | 4.9★ (19) | Iowa City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Kenway Excavating, Inc | 58 | 4.1★ (28) | Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Landon's Sitework | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Iowa City | — | — |
| 4 | Cole Emergency Services | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Coralville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | RyGo Services | 56 | 5.0★ (44) | Coralville, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Lynch's Excavating, Inc | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Iowa City | — | — |
| 7 | Keil's Maintenance | 56 | 3.4★ (5) | Iowa City | — | — |
| 8 | Hunter Anderson Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Brigham City, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | ALAXAT Contracting | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Cedar Rapids, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bockenstedt Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.0★ (8) | Iowa City | — | — |
The 30 best excavating contractors in Iowa City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Iowa City
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Coralville, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coralville, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Iowa City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Iowa City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Iowa City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brigham City, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Iowa City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coralville, 13 mi away
55/100CR 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.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Jerry's Hauling
Based in Coralville, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coralville, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Green Earthworks
Based in Cedar Rapids, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Kelly Demolition
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Liberty, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coralville, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Iowa City
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Liberty, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 30 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. | 48 | 4.4★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Hennings Contracting, LLC | 47 | 2.6★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Brecke Mechanical Contractors | 47 | 4.1★ (35) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Kloubec Earthworks | 45 | 4.0★ (8) | 19 mi |
| 30 | Venture Concrete | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
Also serving Iowa City
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arcane HVAC Repair Iowa City | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| Artisanal HVAC Repair Iowa City | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| Assure Iowa City AC Repair | In Iowa City | |
| Astra HVAC Repair Iowa City | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| Atmospheric HVAC Repair Iowa City | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| Buhmeyer Construction Llc | In Iowa City | |
| BWC Companies | 13 mi | |
| Chris's Excavating | 11 mi | |
| Cook Construction of Iowa | 22 mi | |
| Easy Iowa City Gutter Repair | In Iowa City | |
| H&H Construction, L.L.C. | 21 mi | |
| Jasper HVAC Repair Iowa City | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| McComas-Lacina Construction | In Iowa City | |
| Precision Garage Door Service of Iowa City | 5.0★ (6) | In Iowa City |
| Sedenka Excavating and Habitat L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Slocum's Excavating | In Iowa City | |
| Spencer Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| Under Hill Express | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Venture Concrete & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Iowa City excavating contractors
We scored 30 Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Iowa City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Iowa City, IA is Schmidt Excavating & Snow Removal with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews. Kenway Excavating, Inc (#2) and Landon's Sitework (#3) follow. We ranked 30 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Iowa City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 30 excavating contractors serving Iowa City, IA. 6 of them are based in Iowa City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Iowa City are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Iowa City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kenway Excavating, Inc (#2), Cole Emergency Services (#4) and ALAXAT Contracting (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Iowa City work on weekends?
15 of 30 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kenway Excavating, Inc (#2), Cole Emergency Services (#4) and RyGo Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Iowa City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated excavating contractors in Iowa City is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. RyGo Services has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Iowa City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Iowa City 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 Iowa City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 excavating contractors serving Iowa City.
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