57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Winterset, IA (2026)
13 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Winterset: Myers Mulching and Dirt Work, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DeFreece Land Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: Total Comfort Group, 507 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Winterset excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Winterset at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myers Mulching and Dirt Work | 57 | 5.0★ (34) | Waukee, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | DeFreece Land Services | 57 | 4.8★ (37) | Des Moines, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Total Comfort Group | 55 | 4.7★ (507) | Clive, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Zippy Drain | 54 | 4.8★ (260) | Clive, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Beyond Dirt Construction LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | Norwalk, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Jesse's Lawn & Snow | 49 | 4.8★ (4) | Des Moines, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Precision Vac Operations, LLC. | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Des Moines, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Vanderpool Construction Inc | 49 | 4.3★ (24) | Indianola, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Kelly Cortum Inc | 49 | 4.1★ (9) | Norwalk, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Woodchuck Stumps | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | Norwalk, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 13 best excavating contractors in Winterset, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Des Moines, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 507 Google reviews, the most in Winterset.
#4 Zippy Drain
Based in Clive, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews.
Based in Norwalk, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Des Moines, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Des Moines, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Indianola, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Norwalk, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#10 Woodchuck Stumps
Based in Norwalk, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Norwalk, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based in Indianola, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Norwalk, 19 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drilling contractor”.
Also serving Winterset
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4D Grading, LLC | In Winterset | |
| 7D SERVICES | 14 mi | |
| Accurate Grading, L.L.C. | In Winterset | |
| Browntrench | 21 mi | |
| Central Iowa Backhoe/Excavating Services | 18 mi | |
| Denver Findley and Son Inc | 25 mi | |
| Des Moines Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Dietch Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| G & G Landscaping & Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Outland | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Seamus Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Thorpe Excavating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| WhittenWorx LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Winterset |
How we ranked Winterset excavating contractors
We scored 13 Winterset 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 Winterset 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 Winterset: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Winterset?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Winterset, IA is Myers Mulching and Dirt Work with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DeFreece Land Services (#2) and Total Comfort Group (#3) follow. We ranked 13 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Winterset?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 excavating contractors serving Winterset, IA. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Winterset are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Winterset post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#1), DeFreece Land Services (#2) and Total Comfort Group (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Winterset work on weekends?
10 of 13 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Myers Mulching and Dirt Work (#1), DeFreece Land Services (#2) and Total Comfort Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Winterset excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated excavating contractors in Winterset is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Total Comfort Group has the most, 507 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Winterset count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winterset 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 Winterset
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 excavating contractors serving Winterset.
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