58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Urbandale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Urbandale, IA (2026)
35 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Urbandale: Total Comfort Group, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DeFreece Land Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Zippy Drain, 260 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked after Total Comfort Group; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
35 Urbandale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Des Moines ranking. See Excavating contractors in Des Moines
Top 10 excavating contractors in Urbandale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Comfort Group | 58 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DeFreece Land Services | 58 | 4.8★ (37) | Des Moines, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Zippy Drain | 57 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Central Iowa Dirt Works | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Johnston, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Torgerson Excavating INC | 55 | 4.5★ (48) | Des Moines, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Priority Excavating LLC | 55 | 4.3★ (11) | Des Moines, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Beyond Dirt Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Norwalk, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | McAninch Corporation | 54 | 4.4★ (28) | Des Moines, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Nicholson Excavating LLC | 53 | 4.4★ (11) | Pleasant Hill, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Elder Corporation | 53 | 4.1★ (46) | Pleasant Hill, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 35 best excavating contractors in Urbandale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Des Moines, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
#3 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Johnston, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Norwalk, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Des Moines, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Pleasant Hill, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Pleasant Hill, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Des Moines, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Grimes, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Grimes, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Latitude 41
Based in Ankeny, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Des Moines, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 L&D Hydroseed
Based in Des Moines, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Kelly Cortum Inc
Based in Norwalk, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Indianola, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Norwalk, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Ankeny, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Woodchuck Stumps
Based in Norwalk, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
How we ranked Urbandale excavating contractors
We scored 35 Urbandale 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 Urbandale 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 Urbandale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Urbandale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Urbandale, IA is Total Comfort Group with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DeFreece Land Services (#2) and Zippy Drain (#3) follow. We ranked 35 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Urbandale are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Urbandale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Total Comfort Group (#1), DeFreece Land Services (#2) and Zippy Drain (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Urbandale work on weekends?
12 of 35 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Total Comfort Group (#1), DeFreece Land Services (#2) and Zippy Drain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Urbandale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 35 rated excavating contractors in Urbandale is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 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 Urbandale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Urbandale 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 Urbandale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 35 excavating contractors serving Urbandale.
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