65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Appleton, WI (2026)
39 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Appleton: Ironclad Earthworks LLC, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Expert Automotive Services & 24 Hour Towing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Zillges Landscape, Fireplace & Excavation, 66 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 Appleton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 39 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Appleton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ironclad Earthworks LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (36) | Appleton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Expert Automotive Services & 24 Hour Towing | 61 | 3.8★ (46) | Neenah, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hintz's Lawn & Landscaping LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (50) | Neenah, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Robert J Immel Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.7★ (12) | Appleton | — | — |
| 5 | Mayer Excavating Services LLC | 58 | 4.1★ (26) | Oshkosh, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bowers Roger & Sons Construction Inc | 57 | 4.4★ (20) | Kaukauna, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Roll With It, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (46) | Appleton | Sat | — |
| 8 | Calnin & Goss LLC | 56 | 4.1★ (20) | Appleton | — | — |
| 9 | Kairys Landworks L.L.C | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Appleton | Sat | — |
| 10 | Ryba Dirt Worx | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Hobart, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 39 best excavating contractors in Appleton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Neenah, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Oshkosh, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kaukauna, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Ryba Dirt Worx
Based in Hobart, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Main Excavating
Based in Appleton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Oshkosh, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, the most in Appleton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Chute, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Appleton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 TS Excavating
Based in Flint, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Appleton
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Casey Excavating
Based in New London, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 New London, 2 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 39 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Jeff Foust Excavating Inc | 50 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Darrin Stingle Trucking & Excavating | 49 | 4.4★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Gajeski Trenching | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Soper Contractors LLC | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 30 | Berndt Excavating Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Reed Property Restoration | 48 | 5.0★ (42) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Carter Trucking & Excavating | 48 | 2.7★ (11) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Kodiak Excavating Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 34 | KES Excavating Services, LLC | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Gene Frederickson Trucking Inc | 47 | 3.3★ (31) | 7 mi |
| 36 | Tim Bloy Construction | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | In Appleton |
| 37 | VK's Property Services and VK's Insect Solutions | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Soper Companies | 44 | 2.9★ (29) | 15 mi |
| 39 | Best Enterprises LLC | 42 | 3.7★ (6) | 18 mi |
Also serving Appleton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract Construction LLC | In Appleton | |
| Acculevel | 4.6★ (13) | In Appleton |
| Appleton Basement Waterproofing | 5.0★ (12) | In Appleton |
| Appleton Exterior | In Appleton | |
| Appleton Foundation Repair | 4.9★ (8) | In Appleton |
| B & B Excavating Of The Valley | In Appleton | |
| Baumgart Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Appleton |
| Dirt Works Demolition & Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Appleton |
| Fischer Residential Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Appleton |
| J K Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lanexis Land Services, LLC | In Appleton | |
| Presto Geosystems | 2.5★ (2) | In Appleton |
| Raymonds Services | In Appleton | |
| Rubio Construction LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Appleton |
| Statewide Razing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Appleton |
| Stevens Construction Corp. | In Appleton | |
| The Landscape Contractors LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Appleton |
| The Raylam Construction Company | In Appleton | |
| Valley Environmental Response | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| West Bend Construction (Appleton) | 5.0★ (12) | In Appleton |
How we ranked Appleton excavating contractors
We scored 39 Appleton 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 Appleton 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 Appleton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Appleton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Appleton, WI is Ironclad Earthworks LLC with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Expert Automotive Services & 24 Hour Towing (#2) and Hintz's Lawn & Landscaping LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 39 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Appleton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 39 excavating contractors serving Appleton, WI. 11 of them are based in Appleton; 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 Appleton are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Appleton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ironclad Earthworks LLC (#1), Expert Automotive Services & 24 Hour Towing (#2) and Mayer Excavating Services LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Appleton work on weekends?
14 of 39 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ironclad Earthworks LLC (#1), Expert Automotive Services & 24 Hour Towing (#2) and Mayer Excavating Services LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Appleton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated excavating contractors in Appleton is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Zillges Landscape, Fireplace & Excavation has the most, 66 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Appleton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Appleton 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 Appleton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 39 excavating contractors serving Appleton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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