57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Marion, IN (2026)
25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Marion: Dave's Excavating Inc, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 25.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Bright's Septic & Sewer Trevis And Brandi, 69 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Marion excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Marion at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave's Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (16) | Marion | — | Overall |
| 2 | Down 2 Earth Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Marion | — | — |
| 3 | Bright's Septic & Sewer Trevis And Brandi | 55 | 4.7★ (69) | Marion | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Keith Sullivan Excavating | 55 | 4.4★ (9) | Marion | — | — |
| 5 | Bennie Hydro | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Fort Wayne, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Wabash, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Miller & Son Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Kokomo, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Everstone Excavation and Waterscapes | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Bluffton, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | 5 Star Excavating | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Kokomo, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Oswalt Stone & Gravel | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Hartford City, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 25 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 Marion
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Marion
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 69 Google reviews, the most in Marion.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Bennie Hydro
Based in Fort Wayne, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wabash, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Kokomo, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kokomo, 25 mi away
50/100CR 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 Hartford City, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Hartford City, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Wendt LLP
Based in Wabash, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Huntington, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kokomo, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Alexandria, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wabash, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grissom Air Force Base, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kokomo, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto repair shop”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elwood, 22 mi away
47/100CR 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 Peru, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wabash, 21 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kokomo, 23 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Marion |
| AA Rents & Supply, Inc | 3.9★ (67) | In Marion |
| Aligned Excavating & Construction LLC | In Marion | |
| Black Diamond Earthworks Corp. | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Bubba's Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Buck Creek Grounds Maintenance LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| DRV Construction | In Marion | |
| Fishers Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Fitch Excavating LLC | 12 mi | |
| Hanks Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Homegrown Construction Co | 5.0★ (21) | In Marion |
| Hood Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Josh Hyde's 24hr Snow Removal | 3.0★ (2) | In Marion |
| JTP Excavation | In Marion | |
| K&K Dirtwerks | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Keith Miller Excavating Inc | 20 mi | |
| Lee Concrete | 17 mi | |
| Miller Trucking and Excavating | In Marion | |
| Pinnacle Contracting LLC | 4.1★ (9) | In Marion |
| STAG Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Marion excavating contractors
We scored 25 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, IN is Dave's Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews. Down 2 Earth Excavating LLC (#2) and Bright's Septic & Sewer Trevis And Brandi (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Marion?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Marion, IN. 5 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?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Marion post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC (#6) and The Finishing Touch (#19). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Marion work on weekends?
5 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC (#6), 5 Star Excavating (#9) and Matt Niccum Excavating & Tree Service (#16). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Marion excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Marion is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Bright's Septic & Sewer Trevis And Brandi has the most, 69 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 25 excavating contractors serving Marion.
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