64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, the most in Oskaloosa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oskaloosa, IA (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Oskaloosa: M&M Outdoor Services LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Parker Tree & Excavation Services LLC, 24 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 6 ranked after M&M Outdoor Services LLC; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Oskaloosa excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Ottumwa ranking. See Excavating contractors in Ottumwa
Top 6 excavating contractors in Oskaloosa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M&M Outdoor Services LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (34) | Ottumwa, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Meland Co. Septic Service & Excavating | 54 | 3.3★ (8) | Oskaloosa | — | — |
| 3 | Shaw's Backhoe & Trenching | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Ottumwa, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | BTS LLC Contracting | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Ottumwa, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Parker Tree & Excavation Services LLC | 50 | 4.2★ (24) | Ottumwa, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Bassett Excavating Incorporated | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Knoxville, 24 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Oskaloosa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Oskaloosa
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Ottumwa, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
How we ranked Oskaloosa excavating contractors
We scored 6 Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oskaloosa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oskaloosa, IA is M&M Outdoor Services LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Meland Co. Septic Service & Excavating (#2) and Shaw's Backhoe & Trenching (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oskaloosa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Oskaloosa, IA. 1 of them is based in Oskaloosa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Oskaloosa are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Oskaloosa posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is M&M Outdoor Services LLC (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Oskaloosa work on weekends?
2 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M&M Outdoor Services LLC (#1) and Shaw's Backhoe & Trenching (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oskaloosa excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Oskaloosa is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. M&M Outdoor Services LLC has the most, 34 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 Oskaloosa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Oskaloosa.
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