59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Washington, IN (2026)
10 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Washington: Rex Gress & Sons Excavating, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wabash Utilities Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 10.
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Most-reviewed: Boyd & Sons, 44 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Washington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Washington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rex Gress & Sons Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Washington | — | Overall |
| 2 | Don Gress Construction Inc | 56 | 4.8★ (4) | Washington | — | — |
| 3 | 4 C's GroundWorx LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Washington | Sat | — |
| 4 | Wabash Utilities Inc | 56 | 4.3★ (8) | Vincennes, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Boyd & Sons | 56 | 4.2★ (44) | Washington | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | United Excavating & Gen Co | 55 | 4.7★ (9) | Washington | — | — |
| 7 | Robinson Excavation | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Vincennes, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Kerns Excavating, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Vincennes, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | H & H Underground | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Vincennes, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Myers Contracting, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | Vincennes, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 10 best excavating contractors in Washington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Washington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Washington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Vincennes, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 Boyd & Sons
Based in Washington
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Washington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vincennes, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Vincennes, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Vincennes, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Vincennes, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Washington
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Trenching Inc | 15 mi | |
| Aydans Backhoe | 4.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| BL Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Black's Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Eisenhut Excavating Inc. | 20 mi | |
| Hatton Excavating and Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Kerns Excavating LLC | 14 mi | |
| Lechner's Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Legacy Earthworks LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Washington |
| McGuyer Excavating LLC | 15 mi | |
| Rogue Dirt Co. | 5.0★ (1) | In Washington |
| Site Service Pros LLC | In Washington |
How we ranked Washington excavating contractors
We scored 10 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Washington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Washington, IN is Rex Gress & Sons Excavating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. Don Gress Construction Inc (#2) and 4 C's GroundWorx LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 10 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Washington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 excavating contractors serving Washington, IN. 5 of them are based in Washington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Washington are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Washington posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Wabash Utilities Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Washington work on weekends?
4 of 10 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 4 C's GroundWorx LLC (#3), Wabash Utilities Inc (#4) and Boyd & Sons (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Washington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated excavating contractors in Washington is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Boyd & Sons has the most, 44 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 Washington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Washington 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 Washington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 excavating contractors serving Washington.
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