64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Centralia, IL (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Centralia: Nehrt Excavating, CR Score 64/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Inc, 8 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Centralia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 excavating contractors in Centralia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehrt Excavating | 64 | 4.4★ (7) | Centralia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Inc | 58 | 4.6★ (8) | Salem, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Murphy Excavation & Contracting, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Highland, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Heck’s Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (6) | Mount Vernon, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Schierbaum Landscaping-Excavating | 53 | 4.8★ (4) | Mount Vernon, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Kettler Excavating & Concrete | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbia, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Centralia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Salem, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, the most in Centralia.
Based in Highland, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mount Vernon, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mount Vernon, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
How we ranked Centralia excavating contractors
We scored 6 Centralia 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 Centralia 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 Centralia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Centralia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Centralia, IL is Nehrt Excavating with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Inc (#2) and Murphy Excavation & Contracting, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Centralia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Centralia, IL. 1 of them is based in Centralia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Centralia work on weekends?
1 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Nehrt Excavating (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Centralia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Centralia is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Inc has the most, 8 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Centralia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Centralia 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 Centralia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Centralia.
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