62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews, the most in Canton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Canton, IL (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Canton: Coal Creek Septic, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Triple N Septic & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 18.
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Most-reviewed: Kinsel Trucking & Excavating LLC, 244 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked after Coal Creek Septic; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Canton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Canton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal Creek Septic | 62 | 5.0★ (285) | Canton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kinsel Trucking & Excavating LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (244) | Canton | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Kinsel Excavating - Brian Kinsel & Sons Excavating Inc | 59 | 4.8★ (13) | Canton | — | — |
| 4 | Triple N Septic & Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Canton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Husband Family Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Canton | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Petree Farms Demolition & Excavation LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Canton | — | — |
| 7 | Van Tongeren Excavation | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Leveled Up Tree & Crane | 53 | 5.0★ (65) | Peoria, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Lovell Excavating, Inc. | 53 | 4.0★ (3) | Canton | — | — |
| 10 | Rooter -Matic Sewer Drain and Septic | 53 | 4.7★ (83) | Pekin, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Canton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Canton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 244 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Peoria, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pekin, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Bobcat
Based in Peoria, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pekin, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 CMT Excavating
Based in East Peoria, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#16 Grandy Services
Based in Peoria, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Pekin, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Canton
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al Bragg Excavating Co | 16 mi | |
| Beckman Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| CDO Trucking and Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Central Illinois Storm Shelters | 2.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| J Wolland Excavating | 24 mi | |
| Lowery's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Monroe Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Peoria Demolitions | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Premier Excavation LLC | 16 mi | |
| Slack Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Canton |
How we ranked Canton excavating contractors
We scored 18 Canton 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 2, 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 Canton 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 Canton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Canton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Canton, IL is Coal Creek Septic with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kinsel Trucking & Excavating LLC (#2) and Kinsel Excavating - Brian Kinsel & Sons Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Canton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Canton, IL. 7 of them are based in Canton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 10 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Canton are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Canton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Coal Creek Septic (#1), Triple N Septic & Excavation (#4) and Van Tongeren Excavation (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Canton work on weekends?
10 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coal Creek Septic (#1), Triple N Septic & Excavation (#4) and Husband Family Excavating (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Canton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Canton is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Coal Creek Septic has the most, 285 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 Canton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canton 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 Canton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Canton.
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