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Best Excavating Contractors in Ottumwa, IA (2026)

9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Ottumwa: M&M Outdoor Services LLC, CR Score 67/100; 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 9 ranked after M&M Outdoor Services LLC; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

9 Ottumwa 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 4.3★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 excavating contractors in Ottumwa at a glance

Top 9 excavating contractors in Ottumwa at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1M&M Outdoor Services LLC675.0★ (34)Ottumwa24/7Overall
2Shaw's Backhoe & Trenching565.0★ (3)OttumwaSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Parker Tree & Excavation Services LLC554.2★ (24)Ottumwa—Most reviews
4BTS LLC Contracting545.0★ (5)Ottumwa——
5Little Daddy's Trenching, Inc.543.6★ (5)Ottumwa——
6Cross Iron Excavating504.5★ (8)Fairfield, 23 mi away——
7Bob Brown Excavating483.4★ (5)Fairfield, 20 mi away——
8Meland Co. Septic Service & Excavating473.3★ (8)Oskaloosa, 22 mi away——
9Drish Construction Inc.434.3★ (7)Fairfield, 24 mi away——

The 9 best excavating contractors in Ottumwa, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  4. #4 BTS LLC Contracting

    Based in Ottumwa

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for BTS LLC Contracting(641) 682-1938

  6. #6 Cross Iron Excavating

    Based in Fairfield, 23 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 S 15th St, Fairfield, IA 52556
    View profile for Cross Iron Excavating(641) 472-6320

  7. #7 Bob Brown Excavating

    Based in Fairfield, 20 mi away

    48/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1829 Brookville Rd, Fairfield, IA 52556
    View profile for Bob Brown Excavating(641) 233-8788

  9. #9 Drish Construction Inc.

    Based in Fairfield, 24 mi away

    43/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1701 S Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
    View profile for Drish Construction Inc.(641) 472-9506

How we ranked Ottumwa excavating contractors

We scored 9 Ottumwa 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ottumwa data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Ottumwa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Ottumwa?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ottumwa, IA is M&M Outdoor Services LLC with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Shaw's Backhoe & Trenching (#2) and Parker Tree & Excavation Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Ottumwa?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Ottumwa, IA. 5 of them are based in Ottumwa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Ottumwa are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa work on weekends?

2 of 9 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 (#2). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Ottumwa excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Ottumwa is 4.3★, 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 Ottumwa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Ottumwa.

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