58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Alton, IL (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Alton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Alton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 60 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Upper Alton ranking. See Excavating contractors in Upper Alton
Top 10 excavating contractors in Alton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (4,983) | Hazelwood, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | St. Louis Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (108) | Wildwood, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (43) | Upper Alton, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,738) | Saint Charles, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Kamex Excavating & Grdng | 55 | 4.4★ (16) | Granite City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (2,557) | Chesterfield, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Green Acres Outdoor Services | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Collinsville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Arbor Junkies Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (127) | Edwardsville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Granite City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Alton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in St. Louis, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Alton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wildwood, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Alton, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,738 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterfield, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,557 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collinsville, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Edwardsville, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Alton, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethalto, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Troy, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Godfrey, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Edwardsville, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Edwardsville, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Collinsville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Ballwin, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeton, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collinsville, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Alton excavating contractors
We scored 60 Alton 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 Alton 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 Alton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Alton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Alton, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and St. Louis Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Alton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Alton, IL. 1 of them is based in Alton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Alton are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Alton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and St. Louis Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Alton work on weekends?
29 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and St. Louis Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Alton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Alton is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,589 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 Alton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Alton 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 Alton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Alton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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