60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Newton, IA (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Newton: M&M Outdoor Services LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CJ Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 12.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Elder Corporation, 46 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Newton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Newton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M&M Outdoor Services LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (34) | Ottumwa, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CJ Construction | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Marshalltown, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | L&D Hydroseed | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Black sheep services & equipment rentals inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Marshalltown, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Hydro Vac Excavation Services LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (8) | Marshalltown, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Elder Corporation | 54 | 4.1★ (46) | Pleasant Hill, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | American Plumbing and Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (22) | Waukee, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Norm Rozendaal Tiling, Inc. | 52 | 4.7★ (7) | Des Moines, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | RW Excavating Solutions | 51 | 2.8★ (13) | Des Moines, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dave's Dozing & Excavating | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Des Moines, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Newton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Marshalltown, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Des Moines, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Marshalltown, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Marshalltown, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews, the most in Newton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 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: 2.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 J Pettiecord Inc
Based in Altoona, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 DC Underground
Based in Pella, 23 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Newton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Des Moines, IA | In Newton | |
| Bailey's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| BHI-Inc | 21 mi | |
| Big Enough, LLC | 12 mi | |
| Brackin Land Improvement Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Central Iowa Excavation | In Newton | |
| Detrick Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Downing Designs LLC | In Newton | |
| Gibson Excavating & Sanitation LLC | In Newton | |
| Hass Enterprises LLC | 16 mi | |
| Huber Grading & Land Development | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Iowa Junk and Demo | 13 mi | |
| John Voss Concrete & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mainline Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Manfull Construction & Property Services,LLC | In Newton | |
| Phillips Resource & Development | 23 mi | |
| schatz construction francies randy iowa | In Newton | |
| Skunk River Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Sterk Excavating Inc | 21 mi | |
| Trueline Masonry & Remodel | 5.0★ (8) | In Newton |
How we ranked Newton excavating contractors
We scored 12 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Newton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newton, IA is M&M Outdoor Services LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CJ Construction (#2) and L&D Hydroseed (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Newton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Newton, IA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Newton are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Newton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are M&M Outdoor Services LLC (#1) and CJ Construction (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Newton work on weekends?
6 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M&M Outdoor Services LLC (#1), CJ Construction (#2) and L&D Hydroseed (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Newton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Newton is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Elder Corporation has the most, 46 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Newton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newton 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 Newton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Newton.
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