59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Mason City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mason City, IA (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Mason City: Ressler Custom Landscapes, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ts Dumpsters and Demolition LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 6.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Navratil Excavating, 9 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Ressler Custom Landscapes; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Mason City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 excavating contractors in Mason City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ressler Custom Landscapes | 59 | 4.9★ (35) | Mason City | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Navratil Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Mason City | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | NISS Excavation, Inc. | 58 | 4.0★ (4) | Mason City | — | — |
| 4 | McKiness Excavating Inc | 56 | 3.6★ (5) | Mason City | — | — |
| 5 | Charlson Excavating Co Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Clear Lake, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Ts Dumpsters and Demolition LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Mason City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Mason City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mason City
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Mason City
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Mason City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clear Lake, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Mason City excavating contractors
We scored 6 Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mason City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mason City, IA is Ressler Custom Landscapes with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Navratil Excavating (#2) and NISS Excavation, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mason City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Mason City, IA. 5 of them are based in Mason City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Mason City are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Mason City posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Ts Dumpsters and Demolition LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mason City work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ressler Custom Landscapes (#1) and Ts Dumpsters and Demolition LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mason City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Mason City is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Ressler Custom Landscapes has the most, 35 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 Mason City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mason 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 Mason City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Mason City.
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