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Best Excavating Contractors in Kearney, NE (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kearney: Alpha Outdoor Services LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kearney Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 5.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Morten Construction, 7 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 5 ranked after Alpha Outdoor Services LLC; ranked #4.

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

5 Kearney excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 excavating contractors in Kearney at a glance

Top 5 excavating contractors in Kearney at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Alpha Outdoor Services LLC625.0★ (16)Kearney24/7Overall
2Kearney Excavation604.8★ (6)Kearney24/7Emergencies
3Cook Construction535.0★ (4)Kearney——
4Morten Construction534.9★ (7)Kearney—Most reviews
5J-Spot Services LLC505.0★ (3)Kearney——

The 5 best excavating contractors in Kearney, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Kearney

    #1 Alpha Outdoor Services LLC

    Based in Kearney

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, the most in Kearney.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1205 W 16th St #2, Kearney, NE 68847
    View profile for Alpha Outdoor Services LLC(308) 233-1816

  2. #2 Kearney Excavation

    Based in Kearney

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2000 O Avenue Unit 1, Kearney, NE 68847
    View profile for Kearney Excavation(402) 419-0169

  3. #3 Cook Construction

    Based in Kearney

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1116 E Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
    View profile for Cook Construction(308) 237-9349

  4. #4 Morten Construction

    Based in Kearney

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Morten Construction(308) 293-8800

  5. #5 J-Spot Services LLC

    Based in Kearney

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2118 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
    View profile for J-Spot Services LLC(844) 776-8811

How we ranked Kearney excavating contractors

We scored 5 Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Kearney?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kearney, NE is Alpha Outdoor Services LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kearney Excavation (#2) and Cook Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Kearney?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving Kearney, NE. 5 of them are based in Kearney; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Kearney are open 24/7?

2 ranked excavating contractors in Kearney post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Alpha Outdoor Services LLC (#1) and Kearney Excavation (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Kearney work on weekends?

2 of 5 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alpha Outdoor Services LLC (#1) and Kearney Excavation (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Kearney excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in Kearney is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Alpha Outdoor Services LLC has the most, 16 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 Kearney count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving Kearney.

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