56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Carbondale, IL (2026)
28 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carbondale: Gurley’s X-KA-VATE & Hauling, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
- 16
Most-reviewed: Reynolds Exteriors And Coating, 180 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Carbondale excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Carbondale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurley’s X-KA-VATE & Hauling | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Carbondale | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Marion, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Campbell Trucking & Excavating | 55 | 3.7★ (57) | Herrin, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (92) | Herrin, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | D D Williams Construction & Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Carbondale | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Armstrong Earthworks LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Herrin, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Carbondale | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Blankenship Plumbing & Excavating | 53 | 4.8★ (4) | Murphysboro, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Rawson Excavating & Demolition LLC | 53 | 4.6★ (14) | Murphysboro, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Holtzclaw Lawn & Landscape | 53 | 4.9★ (57) | Herrin, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
The 28 best excavating contractors in Carbondale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Marion, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Herrin, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Herrin, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Carbondale
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Murphysboro, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Ellis Excavating
Based in Murphysboro, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Herrin, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Marion, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews, the most in Carbondale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Murphysboro, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Marion, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Carbondale
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 C&C Tree Service
Based in Herrin, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Du Quoin, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 28 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Terra Pro Excavating | 45 | 4.4★ (14) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Skelcher-Milani Septic Service | 45 | 3.8★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Marion Concrete Construction, Inc. | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
Also serving Carbondale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baker’s Land Management LLC | In Carbondale | |
| BC Contracting & Excavating | In Carbondale | |
| Colombo Compact Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Cornerstone Construction | 4.9★ (7) | In Carbondale |
| Cutz Landscaping and Lawn Care | 5.0★ (1) | In Carbondale |
| Donelson Backhoe | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Edwards Excavating & Tree Services | In Carbondale | |
| Frankie Edwards Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| George's Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| H&H Excavation & Vegetation Services | In Carbondale | |
| Hall Trucking & Excavating Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Jerry White Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Land Maintenance & Excavating LLC | In Carbondale | |
| Mallard General Contracting | 5.0★ (8) | In Carbondale |
| MaxCareHomeServices | 4.9★ (14) | In Carbondale |
| Mcvicker Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Moon's Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Carbondale |
| Mr. B's Landscape Const. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| SOIL Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Stennett Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Carbondale excavating contractors
We scored 28 Carbondale 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 Carbondale 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 Carbondale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Carbondale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Carbondale, IL is Gurley’s X-KA-VATE & Hauling with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork (#2) and Campbell Trucking & Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 28 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Carbondale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 excavating contractors serving Carbondale, IL. 5 of them are based in Carbondale; 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 Carbondale are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Carbondale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork (#2), X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC (#4) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Services (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Carbondale work on weekends?
11 of 28 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gurley’s X-KA-VATE & Hauling (#1), Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork (#2) and X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Carbondale excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated excavating contractors in Carbondale is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Reynolds Exteriors And Coating has the most, 180 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Carbondale count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Carbondale 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 Carbondale
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 excavating contractors serving Carbondale.
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