58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews, the most in Bradley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Bradley, IL (2026)
19 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Bradley: Allied Water Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fields Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
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Most-reviewed: Fields Septic Service, 52 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked after Allied Water Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Bradley 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 19 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Kankakee ranking. See Excavating contractors in Kankakee
Top 10 excavating contractors in Bradley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allied Water Services | 58 | 4.9★ (212) | Manteno, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Fields Septic Service | 56 | 4.8★ (52) | Bourbonnais, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Traxx Grading LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Kankakee, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | D & T Excavating | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Manteno, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | M & J Underground Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Monee, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | DLS Trucking & Industrial | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Bradley | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Logan’s Excavating & Snow Removal Inc | 51 | 3.8★ (10) | Bourbonnais, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roo's Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | Coal City, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | American Backhoe Service & Excavating | 48 | 4.5★ (6) | University Park, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Lee Werner Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | Frankfort, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
The 19 best excavating contractors in Bradley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Bourbonnais, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteno, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Monee, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bradley
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coal City, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 University Park, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 18 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.3★ 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 Manteno, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minooka, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crete, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Hardings Inc
Based in Lowell, 25 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 17 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crete, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 21 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.3★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Bradley excavating contractors
We scored 19 Bradley 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 Bradley 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 Bradley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Bradley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Bradley, IL is Allied Water Services with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Fields Septic Service (#2) and Traxx Grading LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 19 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Bradley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 excavating contractors serving Bradley, IL. 1 of them is based in Bradley; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Bradley are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Bradley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fields Septic Service (#2), DLS Trucking & Industrial (#6) and Logan’s Excavating & Snow Removal Inc (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Bradley work on weekends?
10 of 19 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Allied Water Services (#1), Fields Septic Service (#2) and Traxx Grading LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Bradley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated excavating contractors in Bradley is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Allied Water Services has the most, 212 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 Bradley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Bradley 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 Bradley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 excavating contractors serving Bradley.
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