61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Valparaiso, IN (2026)
65 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Valparaiso: Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,385 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Valparaiso excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Valparaiso at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping | 61 | 4.8★ (103) | Valparaiso | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,088) | Merrillville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Misch Excavating | 56 | 4.9★ (7) | Crown Point, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | R. V. Sutton Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Chesterton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | M.Davis Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Valparaiso | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ground Improvement Services | 54 | 4.6★ (53) | Valparaiso | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Land Solutions One LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Portage, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | FreeFlow Environmental | 54 | 4.7★ (911) | Valparaiso | — | — |
| 10 | D & M Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.4★ (53) | Michigan City, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 65 best excavating contractors in Valparaiso, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Schererville, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews, the most in Valparaiso.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Valparaiso
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Valparaiso
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 911 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westville, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Station, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Valparaiso
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Schererville, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Merrillville, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 65 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Valparaiso
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-Midwest Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | In Valparaiso |
| Acculevel | 4.7★ (40) | In Valparaiso |
| Aubrey Construction | In Valparaiso | |
| BladeRock | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Calumet Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| D & B Construction-Excavation | In Valparaiso | |
| Everest Paving | 5.0★ (7) | In Valparaiso |
| Ground Control Inc. Excavating & Septic installation | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| H & H Excavation & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
| Indiana Action Maintenance | 5.0★ (6) | In Valparaiso |
| Johnson Excavating | 2.0★ (2) | In Valparaiso |
| Johnston Landscape Maintenance Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Lauth Construction Group LLC | In Valparaiso | |
| LKB Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (23) | In Valparaiso |
| M7 Excavating LLC | In Valparaiso | |
| Midgett Concrete & Construction Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Regional Property Maintenance LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Richard's Hardwood Floor Refinishing & Stairs | 5.0★ (10) | In Valparaiso |
| Riteway Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Swift Siding Contractor | 5.0★ (6) | In Valparaiso |
How we ranked Valparaiso excavating contractors
We scored 65 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Valparaiso?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Valparaiso, IN is Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 65 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Valparaiso?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 excavating contractors serving Valparaiso, IN. 7 of them are based in Valparaiso; 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 Valparaiso are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Valparaiso post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Misch Excavating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Valparaiso work on weekends?
28 of 65 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Valparaiso excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated excavating contractors in Valparaiso is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,385 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Valparaiso count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 excavating contractors serving Valparaiso.
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