61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Baraboo, WI (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Baraboo: Go Enterprises LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 13
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 4 Seasons Landscape & Snow Removal Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 15.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Meinholz Excavating Inc., 21 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Baraboo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Baraboo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Enterprises LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | Baraboo | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Ray Zobel & Sons Inc | 60 | 4.5★ (17) | Reedsburg, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Dean Blum Excavating | 59 | 4.9★ (9) | Baraboo | — | — |
| 4 | Dean Blum Excavating | 58 | 4.4★ (8) | Baraboo | — | — |
| 5 | LMS Construction Inc | 54 | 3.6★ (5) | Portage, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Dem Works | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Baraboo | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Curtis Excavating, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Portage, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Meinholz Excavating Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (21) | Madison, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Spahn Excavating Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Waunakee, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | United Grading and Surveying | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Fitchburg, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Baraboo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Reedsburg, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baraboo
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baraboo
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 Dem Works
Based in Baraboo
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Madison, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, the most in Baraboo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 25 mi away
51/100CR 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.
Based in Fitchburg, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 GSF Enterprises
Based in Reedsburg, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleton, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Portage, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reedsburg, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reedsburg, 14 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Baraboo
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 801Painting | In Baraboo | |
| Anderson Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Baraboo |
| Badger Paving - Baraboo | 5.0★ (1) | In Baraboo |
| Blanton lawn co. LLC | 4.8★ (11) | In Baraboo |
| CFM Construction | In Baraboo | |
| ClearView Home Detailing | 5.0★ (3) | In Baraboo |
| Groundbreaking excavation llc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Interstate Farms Snowplowing & Landscaping LLC | 12 mi | |
| J & G Enterprises of Wisconsin, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | In Baraboo |
| JDT Landscape | In Baraboo | |
| Landscape And Horticultural Services LLC | In Baraboo | |
| Landscape LOGiQ | In Baraboo | |
| Leatherberry Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Baraboo |
| NATURECRAFT Land Management | In Baraboo | |
| Peritum Contracting LLC | In Baraboo | |
| Peritum Excavation : DBA Peritum Contracting LLC | In Baraboo | |
| Simply Snow and Lawn LLC | 17 mi | |
| Top Tier Grading Company | In Baraboo | |
| Wipperfurth Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Baraboo excavating contractors
We scored 15 Baraboo 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 Baraboo 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 Baraboo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Baraboo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Baraboo, WI is Go Enterprises LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ray Zobel & Sons Inc (#2) and Dean Blum Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Baraboo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Baraboo, WI. 4 of them are based in Baraboo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Baraboo are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Baraboo posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is 4 Seasons Landscape & Snow Removal Inc. (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Baraboo work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Go Enterprises LLC (#1), LMS Construction Inc (#5) and Dem Works (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Baraboo excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Baraboo is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Meinholz Excavating Inc. has the most, 21 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Baraboo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Baraboo 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 Baraboo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Baraboo.
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