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Best Excavating Contractors in Charleston, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charleston: Claybrook Excavating, LLC, CR Score 51/100; 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brohez Trucking LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 8.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Drake Excavating & Construction, 69 Google reviews at 2.0★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #4.

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

8 Charleston excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.

Top 8 excavating contractors in Charleston at a glance

Top 8 excavating contractors in Charleston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Claybrook Excavating, LLC515.0★ (17)Effingham, 24 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Miller Brother’s LLC.515.0★ (18)Douglas, 13 mi away——
3Brohez Trucking LLC505.0★ (3)Mattoon, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Drake Excavating & Construction502.0★ (69)Charleston—Most reviews
5arboro landscaping and excavation llc454.4★ (7)Douglas, 14 mi awaySat—
6AJ Adams & Sons415.0★ (7)Douglas, 21 mi awaySat—
7Ready Rooter404.8★ (8)Lafayette, 17 mi away——
8Spittler Excavating LLC-405.0★ (3)Terre Haute, 19 mi away——

The 8 best excavating contractors in Charleston, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Charleston

    #1 Claybrook Excavating, LLC

    Based in Effingham, 24 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    21341 N 500th St, Jewett, IL 62436
    View profile for Claybrook Excavating, LLC(217) 232-4158

  3. #3 Brohez Trucking LLC

    Based in Mattoon, 10 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11297 US-45, Mattoon, IL 61938
    View profile for Brohez Trucking LLC(217) 809-0779

  6. #6 AJ Adams & Sons

    Based in Douglas, 21 mi away

    41/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for AJ Adams & Sons(217) 246-9476

How we ranked Charleston excavating contractors

We scored 8 Charleston 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

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

Who is the best excavating contractor in Charleston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Charleston, IL is Claybrook Excavating, LLC with a CR Score of 51/100. It has 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Miller Brother’s LLC. (#2) and Brohez Trucking LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Charleston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Charleston, IL. 1 of them is based in Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Charleston are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Charleston posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Brohez Trucking LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Charleston work on weekends?

4 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Claybrook Excavating, LLC (#1), Brohez Trucking LLC (#3) and arboro landscaping and excavation llc (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Charleston excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Charleston is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Drake Excavating & Construction has the most, 69 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Charleston count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Charleston.

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