55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Best Excavating Contractors in Muscatine, IA (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Muscatine: Curry's Backhoe and Septic Services, CR Score 55/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: All Green Site Management - Illinois, 138 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Muscatine excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Muscatine at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry's Backhoe and Septic Services | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Muscatine | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S&R Lawncare & Snow Removal | 55 | 4.8★ (37) | Muscatine | Sat | — |
| 3 | Thorpe Land Services | 52 | 4.4★ (7) | Muscatine | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Earthscape excavation & Yard Services | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Rock Island, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | All Green Site Management - Illinois | 52 | 4.8★ (138) | Rock Island, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Heuer Construction, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | Muscatine | — | — |
| 7 | Superior Land Clearing, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Davenport, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Lynch's Excavating, Inc | 50 | 4.6★ (9) | Iowa City, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Behncke Construction Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (55) | Davenport, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Hyperion Construction LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | Bettendorf, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Muscatine, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Muscatine
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based in Muscatine
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Rock Island, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Rock Island, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 138 Google reviews, the most in Muscatine.
Based in Muscatine
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based in Davenport, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Iowa City, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Davenport, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based in Bettendorf, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Davenport, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Muscatine
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
#13 Delta-X LLC
Based in Moline, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based in Milan, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based in Iowa City, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Also serving Muscatine
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (9) | In Muscatine |
| B&B Lawncare | 5.0★ (7) | In Muscatine |
| Bob Carter Excavating Inc | 21 mi | |
| H&H Construction, L.L.C. | In Muscatine | |
| Harry Carter Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Mass Crushing and Excavating, Inc. | 24 mi | |
| QC TECK Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Rated Muscatine Bathroom Remodeling | In Muscatine | |
| Riverbend Excavating | In Muscatine | |
| Shelangoski Construction | In Muscatine | |
| Top To Bottom Construction | In Muscatine |
How we ranked Muscatine excavating contractors
We scored 15 Muscatine 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 Muscatine 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 Muscatine: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Muscatine?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Muscatine, IA is Curry's Backhoe and Septic Services with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S&R Lawncare & Snow Removal (#2) and Thorpe Land Services (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Muscatine?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Muscatine, IA. 5 of them are based in Muscatine; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 11 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Muscatine are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Muscatine posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Curry's Backhoe and Septic Services (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Muscatine work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Curry's Backhoe and Septic Services (#1), S&R Lawncare & Snow Removal (#2) and Thorpe Land Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Muscatine excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Muscatine is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. All Green Site Management - Illinois has the most, 138 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Muscatine count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Muscatine 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 Muscatine
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Muscatine.
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