58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Michigan City, IN (2026)
41 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Michigan City: D & M Excavating Inc, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R. V. Sutton Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 41.
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Most-reviewed: FreeFlow Environmental, 911 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Michigan City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Michigan City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D & M Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.4★ (53) | Michigan City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping | 58 | 4.8★ (103) | Valparaiso, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Smith & Sons Excavating, INC | 55 | 4.8★ (6) | Michigan City | — | — |
| 4 | R. V. Sutton Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Chesterton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Haynes Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Michigan City | — | — |
| 6 | Land Solutions One LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (10) | Portage, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | FreeFlow Environmental | 51 | 4.7★ (911) | Valparaiso, 17 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Keller's Excavating | 51 | 4.8★ (4) | La Porte, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ground Improvement Services | 51 | 4.6★ (53) | Valparaiso, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | M.Davis Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | Valparaiso, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 41 best excavating contractors in Michigan City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Valparaiso, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Chesterton, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Michigan City
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Portage, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 911 Google reviews, the most in Michigan City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Porte, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Valparaiso, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Porte, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westville, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Chesterton, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 K-Fex Inc.
Based in LaPorte, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Station, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in LaPorte, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Crown Point, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Gary, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Porte, 11 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 41 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Superior Sewer and Septic | 46 | 5.0★ (17) | 15 mi |
| 27 | NWI Asphalt | 46 | 4.9★ (42) | 18 mi |
| 28 | Todo Excavation & Grading, Inc. | 46 | 4.3★ (25) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Steuer Septic Systems & Excavating, Inc. | 46 | 4.2★ (19) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Brown & Sons Concrete and Excavation | 46 | 4.1★ (18) | 24 mi |
| 31 | MP Lawn Care | 45 | 4.0★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Larson-Danielson Construction | 45 | 4.8★ (13) | 11 mi |
| 33 | A-Plus, Inc. | 45 | 4.4★ (14) | 11 mi |
| 34 | GHi LLC (God Honors integrity) | 44 | 4.3★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 35 | G.E. Marshall, Inc. | 43 | 4.7★ (15) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Rabine Concrete & Excavating | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 37 | H&H Unlimited Services | 43 | 4.2★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 38 | Higher Ground Property Management, LLC | 43 | 4.6★ (11) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Tactical Tree Service and Excavating | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 40 | AshCreek Services | 42 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 41 | Big E Waterproofing | 41 | 4.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
Also serving Michigan City
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Drainage | In Michigan City | |
| A-Midwest Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| All Line Sewer and Drain | 5.0★ (8) | In Michigan City |
| Arnett Construction | In Michigan City | |
| BladeRock | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Calumet Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Cassoday Construction and Excavation | In Michigan City | |
| Gariup | In Michigan City | |
| Green's Maintenance Company LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Michigan City |
| Ground Control Inc. Excavating & Septic installation | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| H & H Excavation & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Illiana Heating, Air & Plumbing | In Michigan City | |
| Johnson Excavating | 2.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Johnston Landscape Maintenance Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Kiwi contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Michigan City |
| Lake Shore Property Maintenance & Construction | In Michigan City | |
| Precision Land LLC | In Michigan City | |
| Regional Property Maintenance LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Rolling Prairie Excavating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Starboard Marine | In Michigan City |
How we ranked Michigan City excavating contractors
We scored 41 Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Michigan City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Michigan City, IN is D & M Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews. Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping (#2) and Smith & Sons Excavating, INC (#3) follow. We ranked 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Michigan City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving Michigan City, IN. 3 of them are based in Michigan City; 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 Michigan City are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Michigan City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R. V. Sutton Inc. (#4), Ground Improvement Services (#9) and M.Davis Excavation (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Michigan City work on weekends?
18 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping (#2), R. V. Sutton Inc. (#4) and Land Solutions One LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Michigan City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in Michigan City is 4.6★, with a median of 11 reviews. FreeFlow Environmental has the most, 911 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Michigan City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Michigan 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 Michigan City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving Michigan City.
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