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Best Excavating Contractors in Terre Haute, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Terre Haute: McCalister Bros, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kinetics Xcavating and Plumbing Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 25.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Kinetics Xcavating and Plumbing Services, 257 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #5.

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

25 Terre Haute excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 25 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Terre Haute at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Terre Haute at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1McCalister Bros614.6★ (20)Terre Haute24/7Overall
2S & G Excavating594.5★ (32)Terre Haute——
3S&T Septic and Excavation584.9★ (46)Terre HauteSat · Sun—
4McGuire Excavating & Trucking Inc584.1★ (24)Terre Haute——
5Kinetics Xcavating and Plumbing Services574.9★ (257)Brazil, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
6S & G Excavating564.5★ (8)Terre Haute——
7Dirtline LLC565.0★ (8)Terre HauteSat—
8Walls Land Solutions565.0★ (6)Terre HauteSat · Evenings—
9Lankford Excavating, LLC.564.7★ (17)Terre Haute——
10S & G Excavating554.5★ (11)Terre Haute——

The 25 best excavating contractors in Terre Haute, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Terre Haute

    #1 McCalister Bros

    Based in Terre Haute

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1401 N 13th St, Terre Haute, IN 47807
    View profile for McCalister Bros(812) 232-8870

  2. #2 S & G Excavating

    Based in Terre Haute

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    5849 S Morris Pl, Terre Haute, IN 47802
    View profile for S & G Excavating(812) 298-9415

  6. #6 S & G Excavating

    Based in Terre Haute

    56/100CR 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    2251 E Davis Dr, Terre Haute, IN 47802
    View profile for S & G Excavating(812) 232-2747

  7. #7 Dirtline LLC

    Based in Terre Haute

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2600 W Nat'l Ave, West Terre Haute, IN 47885
    View profile for Dirtline LLC(812) 240-0064

  8. #8 Walls Land Solutions

    Based in Terre Haute

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Walls Land Solutions(765) 505-4403

  9. #9 Lankford Excavating, LLC.

    Based in Terre Haute

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1618 N 1st St, Terre Haute, IN 47804
    View profile for Lankford Excavating, LLC.(812) 238-5691

  10. #10 S & G Excavating

    Based in Terre Haute

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    545 E Margaret Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47802
    View profile for S & G Excavating(812) 234-4848

  11. #11 Ground Up Services

    Based in Brazil, 12 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    4421 W Stonebrook Dr, Brazil, IN 47834
    View profile for Ground Up Services(812) 230-3104

  14. #14 Dennis Trucking Co Inc

    Based in Terre Haute

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2900 N 25th St, Terre Haute, IN 47804
    View profile for Dennis Trucking Co Inc(812) 466-4271

  15. #15 District 6 Market

    Based in Terre Haute

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
    Address
    8708 IN-46, Terre Haute, IN 47802
    View profile for District 6 Market(812) 699-5391

  19. #19 Kuhn Dirtworks, Inc

    Based in Douglas, 15 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18754 County Rd 1600 N, Marshall, IL 62441
    View profile for Kuhn Dirtworks, Inc(217) 822-5657

  20. #20 Lankford Dirt Works

    Based in Douglas, 7 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Lankford Dirt Works(812) 223-3685

  21. #21 Knust Excavating

    Based in Brazil, 16 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3340 IN-59, Brazil, IN 47834
    View profile for Knust Excavating(812) 835-5012

  22. #22 Spittler Excavating LLC-

    Based in Terre Haute

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Spittler Excavating LLC-(217) 218-2346

  23. #23 G & S Asphalt, INC.

    Based in Douglas, 11 mi away

    46/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for G & S Asphalt, INC.(217) 826-2421

  24. #24 Sutherland's Incorporated

    Based in Brazil, 15 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 W National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
    View profile for Sutherland's Incorporated(812) 442-0396

  25. #25 Lynch Concrete Construction

    Based in Paris, 17 mi away

    44/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    15244 E 800th Rd, Paris, IL 61944
    View profile for Lynch Concrete Construction(217) 822-1605

Also serving Terre Haute

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Terre Haute
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A&W ConstructionIn Terre Haute
Blessed Construction5.0★ (5)In Terre Haute
Brothers Excavating, LLC5.0★ (1)In Terre Haute
C & D Construction Heating.5.0★ (1)In Terre Haute
Clouse Excavating & Junk Haul Removal5.0★ (2)In Terre Haute
Core RedevelopmentIn Terre Haute
Creech Concrete and Construction4.0★ (2)19 mi
Crowley Excavation and Demolition LLCIn Terre Haute
Haute General ConstructionIn Terre Haute
J & M Rentals and Excavating LLC20 mi
JCB Excavating, LLCIn Terre Haute
K & K Excavating and Utility LLCIn Terre Haute
L&J Excavating, Construction & Landscaping LLC15 mi
Loomis ExcavatingIn Terre Haute
Marlow & Sons Underground Utility and Excavation Corp.In Terre Haute
Marlow Brothers Land Clearing, IncIn Terre Haute
Razmus Demolition & Excavating15 mi
S & G Excavating4.5★ (2)In Terre Haute
Sunkel Excavating, LLC23 mi
Valley excavation & land services5.0★ (1)In Terre Haute

How we ranked Terre Haute excavating contractors

We scored 25 Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Terre Haute?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Terre Haute, IN is McCalister Bros with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. S & G Excavating (#2) and S&T Septic and Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Terre Haute?

ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Terre Haute, IN. 16 of them are based in Terre Haute; 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 Terre Haute are open 24/7?

3 ranked excavating contractors in Terre Haute post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are McCalister Bros (#1), Kinetics Xcavating and Plumbing Services (#5) and Lynch Concrete Construction (#25). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Terre Haute work on weekends?

11 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are McCalister Bros (#1), S&T Septic and Excavation (#3) and Kinetics Xcavating and Plumbing Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Terre Haute excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Terre Haute is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Kinetics Xcavating and Plumbing Services has the most, 257 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Terre Haute count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Terre Haute.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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