56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in Waverly.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waverly, IA (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waverly: Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc., CR Score 56/100; 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cedar Valley Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 16.
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Most-reviewed: Crystal, 32 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 16 ranked after Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc.; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Waverly excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 16 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Waterloo ranking. See Excavating contractors in Waterloo
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waverly at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. | 56 | 4.4★ (49) | Cedar Falls, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Denver Construction Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Waverly | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Ohio Dredge | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Beavercreek, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Cedar Valley Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Cedar Falls, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Hoffman & Hoffman Trenching | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Waterloo, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Lehman Trucking & Excavating | 51 | 4.0★ (8) | Waterloo, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Crystal | 51 | 4.2★ (32) | Waverly | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Hartman Tree and Landscaping Services, L.L.C. Chris Jones | 51 | 4.4★ (28) | Waverly | — | — |
| 9 | Vieth Construction Corporation | 51 | 3.9★ (7) | Cedar Falls, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Frickson Backhoe & Trucking | 50 | 3.9★ (7) | Waterloo, 20 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Waverly, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waverly
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
#3 Ohio Dredge
Based in Beavercreek, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Cedar Falls, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Waterloo, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Waterloo, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#7 Crystal
Based in Waverly
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waverly
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Falls, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Waterloo, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Waterloo, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waverly
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 13 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Waverly excavating contractors
We scored 16 Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waverly?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waverly, IA is Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews. Denver Construction Inc (#2) and Ohio Dredge (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waverly?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Waverly, IA. 4 of them are based in Waverly; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Waverly are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Waverly posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Cedar Valley Excavating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Waverly work on weekends?
2 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Cedar Valley Excavating (#4) and 4 Season Services LLC (#16). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waverly excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Waverly is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. has the most, 49 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 Waverly count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waverly 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 Waverly
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Waverly.
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