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Best Excavating Contractors in Carpentersville, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Carpentersville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 3,018 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 114.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,373 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 114 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.

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

114 Carpentersville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 114 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Carpentersville at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Carpentersville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (3,018)Schaumburg, 11 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (1,119)Crystal Lake, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 14 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Titon Services565.0★ (3)Village of Campton Hills, 7 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (1,641)Lombard, 22 mi away24/7—
6Method Property Services555.0★ (58)Fox Lake, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Drain & Plumbing Services554.8★ (710)Wheeling, 18 mi away24/7—
8Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer554.9★ (639)Fox Lake, 19 mi away24/7—
9Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup544.8★ (1,514)Naperville, 25 mi away24/7—
10Paramount Utility & Excavating Service Inc.545.0★ (7)Crystal Lake, 7 mi away——

The 114 best excavating contractors in Carpentersville, ranked

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

  1. Based in Village of Campton Hills, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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
  2. Based in Fox Lake, 23 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
  3. Based in Woodstock, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14012 IL-176, Woodstock, IL 60098
  4. Based in McHenry, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1903 State Rte 31, McHenry, IL 60050
  5. Based in Highland Park, 23 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2947 Summit Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
  6. Based in Gilberts, 6 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    66 East End Dr, Gilberts, IL 60136
  7. Based in McHenry, 15 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 2 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–7 PM
    Address
    505 Kent Rd, McHenry, IL 60051
  8. Based in Lake Bluff, 21 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    28915 N Herky Dr #101, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
  9. Based in Sycamore, 25 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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
  10. Based in Schaumburg, 11 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    650 E Algonquin Rd #200, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  11. Based in Wheeling, 17 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
    Address
    250 W Dundee Rd Unit 852, Wheeling, IL 60090
  12. Based in Mount Prospect, 17 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1004 Cypress Dr, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

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 114 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Carpentersville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26TEC Excavating, Inc.525.0★ (4)12 mi
27Anchor Excavation Contractors515.0★ (19)22 mi
28Stark & Son Trenching, Inc.514.9★ (19)14 mi
29Lake County Grading Co LLC514.7★ (25)22 mi
30Rossi Contractors514.7★ (31)23 mi
31Marc Kresmery Construction512.0★ (4)7 mi
32Bob’s Electric of St. Charles514.6★ (53)13 mi
33Blair Excavation Inc.515.0★ (7)9 mi
34Charles H Hager Excavating514.7★ (6)16 mi
35GroundTec Landscape Construction LLC515.0★ (65)14 mi
36Mark Meade Excavators515.0★ (6)17 mi
37Gavers Asphalt Paving & Excavating, Inc515.0★ (4)15 mi
38Kellenberger, Inc.515.0★ (3)6 mi
39BreakPoint Demolition & Excavation515.0★ (32)7 mi
40J & L Excavating Inc515.0★ (9)21 mi
41Atlas Excavation Group505.0★ (14)9 mi
42Ryan Incorporated Central503.7★ (3)6 mi
43Fischer Bros Const Co503.7★ (3)15 mi
44Burr Oak Plumbing505.0★ (148)25 mi
45VHP Tree Service & Landscaping505.0★ (53)17 mi
46doug kunde excavating inc.505.0★ (3)18 mi
47Drains Inc505.0★ (200)21 mi
48Lindahl Brothers Inc503.7★ (18)21 mi
49Chambers Excavating Services, Inc503.7★ (7)20 mi
50Gsnow And Sons World Headquarters505.0★ (3)19 mi

Also serving Carpentersville

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 Carpentersville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bakley Construction Co5.0★ (2)9 mi
Carpentersville Garage Door Repair Plus5.0★ (8)In Carpentersville
Conforti Construction ServicesIn Carpentersville
Curran Contracting Company5.0★ (2)8 mi
Engendro excavation &demolition LLCIn Carpentersville
F&J's Stone ServicesIn Carpentersville
Gerardo Hernandez SealerIn Carpentersville
JC ContractingIn Carpentersville
Kaleidoscoped Creations5.0★ (2)4 mi
Lake Julian Contracting, Inc5.0★ (2)6 mi
Lowe Excavating5.0★ (2)7 mi
Mario Conte Excavating2.5★ (2)14 mi
MH roofing Professionals LLC5.0★ (1)In Carpentersville
PJO ConstructionIn Carpentersville
Rando ConstructionIn Carpentersville
Reel Construction LLC5.0★ (6)In Carpentersville
Schneider Excavating Inc.5.0★ (2)7 mi
Snelten Inc1.0★ (2)6 mi
Spend Less Flooring5.0★ (5)In Carpentersville
Tri-Force Solutions LLC5.0★ (3)In Carpentersville

How we ranked Carpentersville excavating contractors

We scored 114 Carpentersville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Carpentersville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Carpentersville, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 114 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Carpentersville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 114 excavating contractors serving Carpentersville, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Carpentersville are open 24/7?

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

Which excavating contractors in Carpentersville work on weekends?

58 of 114 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Carpentersville excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 114 rated excavating contractors in Carpentersville is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,018 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 Carpentersville count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 114 excavating contractors serving Carpentersville.

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