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Best Excavating Contractors in Aurora, IL (2026)

87 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Aurora: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,641 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 87 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

87 Aurora excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 87 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Aurora at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Aurora at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.7★ (2,039)Aurora24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (1,514)Naperville, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining575.0★ (172)North Aurora, 4 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,641)Lombard, 16 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Heartland Recycling-Aurora CCDD, LLC554.5★ (42)Aurora——
6Blue Whale Backflow, Plumbing, & Excavating554.5★ (46)Batavia, 7 mi away24/7—
7M L & L Excavating Inc543.8★ (4)Aurora——
8Charles H Hager Excavating524.7★ (6)West Chicago, 11 mi away——
9Titon Services525.0★ (3)Village of Campton Hills, 20 mi away24/7—
10Bryant Midwest Corporation524.0★ (3)Plainfield, 7 mi away——

The 87 best excavating contractors in Aurora, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  7. #7 M L & L Excavating Inc

    Based in Aurora

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    751 Duncan Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
    View profile for M L & L Excavating Inc(708) 968-0588

  8. #8 Charles H Hager Excavating

    Based in West Chicago, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    180 W Grand Lake Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185
    View profile for Charles H Hager Excavating(630) 231-3225

  9. #9 Titon Services

    Based in Village of Campton Hills, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Titon Services(312) 771-5117

  10. #10 Bryant Midwest Corporation

    Based in Plainfield, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    25244 W 111th St, Plainfield, IL 60585
    View profile for Bryant Midwest Corporation(630) 579-4313

  11. #11 Brian Taylor Excavating

    Based in Sycamore, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1826 Maness Ct, Sycamore, IL 60178
    View profile for Brian Taylor Excavating(815) 895-4357

  13. #13 Standard Construction

    Based in Homer Glen, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    15058 W 143rd St, Homer Glen, IL 60491
    View profile for Standard Construction(630) 461-7235

  15. #15 Niles Excavating, Inc.

    Based in Plano, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    715 E South St, Plano, IL 60545
    View profile for Niles Excavating, Inc.(630) 552-8918

  16. #16 Anchor Excavation Contractors

    Based in Elmhurst, 22 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    136 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    View profile for Anchor Excavation Contractors(331) 900-4811

  17. #17 Rossi Contractors

    Based in Northlake, 23 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Address
    201 W Lake St, Northlake, IL 60164
    View profile for Rossi Contractors(773) 287-7545

  18. #18 Fox Excavating, Inc.

    Based in Batavia, 5 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1305 S River St, Batavia, IL 60510
    View profile for Fox Excavating, Inc.(630) 879-2674

  19. #19 J & L Excavating Inc

    Based in DeKalb, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    48W692 Beith Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151
    View profile for J & L Excavating Inc(630) 330-7832

  23. #23 Curran Contracting Company

    Based in Oswego, 5 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18 Stone Hill Rd, Oswego, IL 60543
    View profile for Curran Contracting Company(630) 554-1666

  25. #25 PRO EXCAVATING SERVICE LLC

    Based in Darien, 19 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6930 Crest Rd, Darien, IL 60561
    View profile for PRO EXCAVATING SERVICE LLC(708) 945-3818

Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 87 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Aurora, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Digging It, Inc.505.0★ (10)9 mi
27Ben Thrall Excavating505.0★ (8)21 mi
28Thom Gravel & Excavating Inc.505.0★ (10)In Aurora
29KVD Foundation Excavation & Concrete Contractor505.0★ (8)7 mi
30AsureNet504.8★ (66)9 mi
31Arthur J Lootens & Son Inc505.0★ (4)9 mi
32Stark & Son Trenching, Inc.494.9★ (19)21 mi
33Richard Kubinski Excavating494.0★ (8)20 mi
34Hunter Paving & Excavating494.4★ (33)13 mi
35TEC Excavating, Inc.495.0★ (4)19 mi
36Stip Brothers Excavating Inc495.0★ (4)20 mi
37Krause Enterprises, Inc.495.0★ (8)13 mi
38Chicago Tank Removal494.3★ (6)15 mi
39PCE Performance Construction And Engineering495.0★ (3)13 mi
40Affordable Concrete, Excavation & Demolition By Fleming483.9★ (14)16 mi
41Lindahl Brothers Inc483.7★ (18)24 mi
42RP Concrete Design Inc485.0★ (5)In Aurora
43Cox Len & Sons Excavating & Truck482.3★ (3)18 mi
44Wagner Excavating485.0★ (5)25 mi
45Marc Kresmery Construction482.0★ (4)18 mi
46Atlas Excavation Group485.0★ (14)18 mi
47Concord Excavating LLC483.7★ (6)18 mi
48Keith's Cartage & Excavating, Inc.474.0★ (4)16 mi
49DK Concrete Contractor & Foundation Excavation475.0★ (7)16 mi
50Everest Excavating Inc473.7★ (3)24 mi

Also serving Aurora

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Aurora
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alto FlooringIn Aurora
Aurora City Roofing ServicesIn Aurora
Aurora HVAC Repair5.0★ (4)In Aurora
Aurora Tile Installation5.0★ (1)In Aurora
Batavia Tree Services5.0★ (1)In Aurora
Chavez Construction INC5.0★ (13)In Aurora
Dirt Pros Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Expert Plumbers of AuroraIn Aurora
Harold Westwood Concrete IncIn Aurora
Javi's Construction, IncIn Aurora
Limestone Aurora Concrete ContractorsIn Aurora
Maas Hauling & Excavating Co5.0★ (2)12 mi
Mighty Concrete3.0★ (3)In Aurora
Newfield Roofing Aurora City5.0★ (2)In Aurora
Reflektion Home5.0★ (16)In Aurora
Rolnik Concrete & Excavating Inc.5.0★ (2)13 mi
Timber ConstructionIn Aurora
TONKA Excavation & Demolition Inc.In Aurora
West Haven HVAC SolutionsIn Aurora
Western Gradall Inc5.0★ (2)13 mi

How we ranked Aurora excavating contractors

We scored 87 Aurora 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Aurora data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Aurora: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Aurora?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Aurora, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3) follow. We ranked 87 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Aurora?

ContractorsRanked ranks 87 excavating contractors serving Aurora, IL. 5 of them are based in Aurora; 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 Aurora are open 24/7?

12 ranked excavating contractors in Aurora post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Aurora work on weekends?

40 of 87 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Aurora excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated excavating contractors in Aurora is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,039 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 Aurora count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Aurora 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 Aurora

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 excavating contractors serving Aurora.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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