60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Norwalk, IA (2026)
35 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Norwalk: DeFreece Land Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Myers Mulching and Dirt Work, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
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Most-reviewed: Total Comfort Group, 507 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Norwalk excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Norwalk at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeFreece Land Services | 60 | 4.8★ (37) | Des Moines, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Myers Mulching and Dirt Work | 58 | 5.0★ (34) | Waukee, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Total Comfort Group | 56 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Beyond Dirt Construction LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Norwalk | Sat | — |
| 5 | Zippy Drain | 55 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Jesse's Lawn & Snow | 54 | 4.8★ (4) | Des Moines, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Kelly Cortum Inc | 53 | 4.1★ (9) | Norwalk | — | — |
| 8 | Nicholson Excavating LLC | 53 | 4.4★ (11) | Pleasant Hill, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Torgerson Excavating INC | 53 | 4.5★ (48) | Des Moines, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Priority Excavating LLC | 53 | 4.3★ (11) | Des Moines, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Norwalk, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waukee, 18 mi away
58/100CR 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 Clive, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Norwalk.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 7 mi away
52/100CR 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.
Based in Johnston, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Des Moines, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Woodchuck Stumps
Based in Norwalk
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Latitude 41
Based in Ankeny, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Grimes, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Indianola, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 35 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Juarez Excavating & Fiberglass pools | 47 | 4.8★ (25) | 17 mi |
| 27 | DeCarlo Demolition Company | 47 | 4.9★ (25) | 12 mi |
| 28 | RW Excavating Solutions | 47 | 2.8★ (13) | 20 mi |
| 29 | AAA Trenching & Specialized Boring | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | In Norwalk |
| 30 | DSM Hauling and Services | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Premier Plumbing Inc. | 46 | 4.3★ (80) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Cook Landscapes & Dirtworks, LLC | 45 | 4.9★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 33 | J Pettiecord Inc | 45 | 4.6★ (24) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Ram Development, LLC. | 44 | 4.5★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 35 | DC Underground | 42 | 4.3★ (6) | 25 mi |
Also serving Norwalk
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Browntrench | In Norwalk | |
| Central Iowa Backhoe/Excavating Services | In Norwalk | |
| Des Moines Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Detrick Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Dietch Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Drake’s Handyman Services | 5.0★ (9) | In Norwalk |
| Excavation Professionals | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| G & G Landscaping & Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Golden Electrician Volt Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Norwalk |
| Hibbs Excavating & Grading Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwalk |
| Huber Grading & Land Development | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| John Voss Concrete & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Leaf & Limb - Tree and Property Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Norwalk |
| Mainline Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Moeckly Contractor LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Outland | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Seamus Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Supreme Electrical Services LLC | 5.0★ (40) | In Norwalk |
| Thorpe Excavating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| WhittenWorx LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Norwalk excavating contractors
We scored 35 Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Norwalk?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Norwalk, IA is DeFreece Land Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#2) and Total Comfort Group (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Norwalk?
ContractorsRanked ranks 35 excavating contractors serving Norwalk, IA. 5 of them are based in Norwalk; 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 Norwalk are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Norwalk post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DeFreece Land Services (#1), Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#2) and Total Comfort Group (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Norwalk work on weekends?
13 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DeFreece Land Services (#1), Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#2) and Total Comfort Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Norwalk excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Norwalk is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Norwalk count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Norwalk 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 Norwalk
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Norwalk.
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