60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Marion, IA (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Marion: Domer Concrete Solutions, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kenway Excavating, Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
- 11
Most-reviewed: RyGo Services, 44 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Marion excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Marion at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domer Concrete Solutions | 60 | 4.8★ (36) | Marion | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kenway Excavating, Inc | 60 | 4.1★ (28) | Cedar Rapids, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Elmo's Gravel & Hauling | 60 | 5.0★ (13) | Cedar Rapids, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Clinton Dynamics, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Cedar Rapids, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Seamless Excavation & Grading | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Marion | — | — |
| 6 | ALAXAT Contracting | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Cedar Rapids, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Cedar Prairie Grading LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Cedar Rapids, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Taube Excavation Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Marion | — | — |
| 9 | Cole Emergency Services | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Coralville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wax Excavating Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Marion | — | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Marion, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 15 mi away
60/100CR 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 Cedar Rapids, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 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, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Marion
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Cedar Rapids, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Cedar Rapids, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Coralville, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Marion
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 RyGo Services
Based in Coralville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Marion.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Coralville, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Brigham City, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Kelly Demolition
Based in Cedar Rapids, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Dixon, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Cedar Rapids, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 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, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Green Earthworks
Based in Cedar Rapids, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Coralville, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Cedar Rapids, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Flannel Landworks | 51 | 5.0★ (23) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. | 50 | 4.4★ (14) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Luke Oberbreckling & Sons Concrete Construction & Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Venture Concrete | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 30 | Abode Construction | 49 | 3.0★ (8) | In Marion |
| 31 | Jerry's Hauling | 48 | 4.5★ (20) | 24 mi |
| 32 | TLC Property Services | 47 | 4.9★ (14) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Hennings Contracting, LLC | 47 | 2.6★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Schminke Excavating | 46 | 4.8★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 35 | RK Development Group | 46 | 4.3★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Kloubec Earthworks | 45 | 4.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
Also serving Marion
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BWC Companies | 14 mi | |
| Coberly Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Marion |
| Concrete R US, LLC | In Marion | |
| Cook Construction of Iowa | 6 mi | |
| David Boots Construction LLC | 19 mi | |
| Earth Dirt, LLC | 23 mi | |
| H&H Construction, L.L.C. | 21 mi | |
| JPM Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Marion |
| JR & Co. | 5.0★ (1) | In Marion |
| Kruser Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Marion |
| Lalaland Construction | In Marion | |
| Level Up Concrete Concepts | 4.8★ (19) | In Marion |
| M&R Excavation & Hauling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Manny's Central Iowa Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Marion |
| Miene Septic Services | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Schaul Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Marion |
| Sedenka Excavating and Habitat L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Telcom Construction | In Marion | |
| Under Hill Express | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Venture Concrete & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Marion excavating contractors
We scored 36 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Marion?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Marion, IA is Domer Concrete Solutions with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kenway Excavating, Inc (#2) and Elmo's Gravel & Hauling (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Marion?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Marion, IA. 6 of them are based in Marion; 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 Marion are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Marion post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Domer Concrete Solutions (#1), Kenway Excavating, Inc (#2) and Clinton Dynamics, LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Marion work on weekends?
19 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Domer Concrete Solutions (#1), Kenway Excavating, Inc (#2) and Clinton Dynamics, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Marion excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Marion is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. RyGo Services has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Marion count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Marion 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 Marion
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Marion.
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