55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Nevada, IA (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nevada: Con-Struct Inc., CR Score 55/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CJ Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 19.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Latitude 41, 119 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Nevada excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Nevada at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Con-Struct Inc. | 55 | 4.3★ (12) | Ames, 7 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Jet Drain & Excavating | 55 | 4.6★ (17) | Ames, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | J & K Contracting | 54 | 3.3★ (10) | Ames, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Nevada Excavating | 54 | 2.3★ (3) | Nevada | — | — |
| 5 | CJ Construction | 53 | 4.3★ (6) | Marshalltown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Septic Services Of Iowa | 53 | 4.9★ (55) | Cedar Rapids, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | AJ's Enterprises, Inc. | 52 | 4.8★ (23) | Rock Island, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | L&D Hydroseed | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Des Moines, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Huber Grading Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Des Moines, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ames Trenching & Excavating | 50 | 4.4★ (7) | Ames, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Nevada, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ames, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nevada
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Marshalltown, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Island, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Des Moines, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Ames, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 Latitude 41
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, the most in Nevada.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Ankeny, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 9 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 J Pettiecord Inc
Based in Altoona, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Nevada
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Final Grade Earthworks LLC | 19 mi | |
| Gibson Excavating & Sanitation LLC | 23 mi | |
| Hass Enterprises LLC | 15 mi | |
| Huber Grading & Land Development | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| HUBER HAULING Inc. | 3.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| JEDD Construction Inc | 7 mi | |
| John Voss Concrete & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Johnson Excavating Inc. | 22 mi | |
| Lone Duck Excavation | 7 mi | |
| Mainline Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Midstate Dirtworks LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Moeckly Contractor LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| R.A. Dirtworks | 7 mi | |
| The Grading Company, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Tyler Dirt Works | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Wenthold Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Wilson Excavation and Land Clearing | 7 mi |
How we ranked Nevada excavating contractors
We scored 19 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Nevada?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Nevada, IA is Con-Struct Inc. with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Jet Drain & Excavating (#2) and J & K Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Nevada?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Nevada, IA. 1 of them is based in Nevada; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Nevada are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Nevada posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is CJ Construction (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Nevada work on weekends?
4 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Con-Struct Inc. (#1), CJ Construction (#5) and AJ's Enterprises, Inc. (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Nevada excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Nevada is 4.6★, with a median of 17 reviews. Latitude 41 has the most, 119 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Nevada count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Nevada 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 Nevada
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Nevada.
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