62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,042 Google reviews, the most in Muncie.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Muncie, IN (2026)
38 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Muncie: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 2,042 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American EarthWorks LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 38.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Stiers Gravel & Excavation, 36 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 38 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Muncie excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 38 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Muncie at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services | 62 | 4.9★ (2,042) | Muncie | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | American EarthWorks LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Anderson, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Estes Excavation and Drain | 56 | 4.8★ (23) | Anderson, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Steven W Shroyer Excavating & Demolition | 56 | 4.9★ (14) | Muncie | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JJC Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Muncie | Sat | — |
| 6 | Shroyer Solutions LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Muncie | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Yarberry Companies, Inc | 53 | 4.3★ (23) | Anderson, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Baney Excavating / CSR | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | Muncie | — | — |
| 9 | Stiers Gravel & Excavation | 52 | 4.8★ (36) | Anderson, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Wiley & Sons Excavating | 52 | 1.9★ (23) | Muncie | — | — |
The 38 best excavating contractors in Muncie, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Anderson, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Muncie
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Muncie
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaping supply store”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 20 mi away
51/100CR 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.
#14 JV Services
Based in Yorktown, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Pritchett's
Based in New Castle, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fishers, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Hartford City, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Anderson, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 MadCo Excavating
Based in Anderson, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Grider Plumbing
Based in Anderson, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 2 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 38 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Shields Excavating & Concrete | 47 | 1.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Williams Beck & Hess Inc | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Rhino Trucking & Excavating | 46 | 4.6★ (25) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Miller's Excavating and Demolition | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 30 | TINSMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC | 46 | 3.5★ (6) | In Muncie |
| 31 | Kingston Excavating and Concrete | 46 | 5.0★ (12) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Brummett's Plumbing | 46 | 3.1★ (16) | In Muncie |
| 33 | Parr's Enterprises LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (28) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Anderson Concrete Professionals | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Watson Excavating INC | 44 | 3.6★ (26) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Built to Last Pools LLC | 44 | 4.0★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Clark Farm Drainage, Inc. | 41 | 3.4★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 38 | John's Repair Service | 40 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
Also serving Muncie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bc Construction, Inc. | In Muncie | |
| Buck Creek Grounds Maintenance LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Concrete Creations to Foundations | In Muncie | |
| Fishers Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Gary Davis LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Goth & Sons Excavating LLC | In Muncie | |
| Hoosier Pride Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| HRH Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | In Muncie |
| K&K Dirtwerks | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Keesling Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Muncie |
| Masters Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Mc Creery Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Muncie |
| Melton Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Peercy Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Muncie |
| Ready Wrench Sales and Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Muncie |
| STAG Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Stamper Construction | In Muncie | |
| United Roofing Group, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Muncie |
| White River Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| William L Ellson Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Muncie excavating contractors
We scored 38 Muncie 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 Muncie 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 Muncie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Muncie?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Muncie, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,042 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American EarthWorks LLC (#2) and Estes Excavation and Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 38 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Muncie?
ContractorsRanked ranks 38 excavating contractors serving Muncie, IN. 11 of them are based in Muncie; 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 Muncie are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Muncie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services (#1), American EarthWorks LLC (#2) and Estes Excavation and Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Muncie work on weekends?
16 of 38 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services (#1), American EarthWorks LLC (#2) and Estes Excavation and Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Muncie excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated excavating contractors in Muncie is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services has the most, 2,042 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 Muncie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Muncie 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 Muncie
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 excavating contractors serving Muncie.
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