59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Decatur, IL (2026)
18 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Decatur: Tyce Mahannah Excavating, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Banks Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Kelley's Septic Tank & Sewer Service Inc, 270 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Decatur excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Decatur at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyce Mahannah Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Decatur | — | Overall |
| 2 | Banks Excavating | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Decatur | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | DR3 Excavating & Land Management | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Decatur | — | — |
| 4 | Kelley's Septic Tank & Sewer Service Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (270) | Decatur | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Troy Page Excavating, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Decatur | — | — |
| 6 | Mowry Excavation & Land Management | 54 | 4.9★ (36) | Douglas, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Hutchins Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Decatur | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Lawns To Impress | 51 | 5.0★ (21) | Decatur | — | — |
| 9 | Mikes Concrete | 51 | 4.2★ (5) | Decatur | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | B and S Landscaping Inc | 50 | 4.0★ (41) | Downers Grove, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 18 best excavating contractors in Decatur, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Decatur
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Decatur
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, the most in Decatur.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Douglas, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downers Grove, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Tool Excavating
Based in Clinton, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 L&R Excavation
Based in Douglas, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Springfield, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur
47/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 18 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 18 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 14 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Decatur
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acculevel | 5.0★ (8) | In Decatur |
| Affordable Demolition Services | In Decatur | |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Central Illinois, IL | In Decatur | |
| Barr & Robison Sewer & Excavating | In Decatur | |
| Ckc Construction | In Decatur | |
| Curb appeal construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Decatur |
| Decatur Airtool & Compressor | 5.0★ (6) | In Decatur |
| Diamond Professional Lawncare | 5.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Entler Excavating Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Decatur |
| Fincher excavating | In Decatur | |
| Honey -Do Construction LLC | In Decatur | |
| Hutchens Bulldozing Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Jr Excavating Sewer & Water | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| JRH Services, INC | 5.0★ (2) | In Decatur |
| Lourash & Mahannah Excavation, LLC | In Decatur | |
| Premier Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Robinson Bulldozing Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Robinson Dirtworks | In Decatur | |
| Taylor Services of Illinois, LLC | In Decatur | |
| White Bros Construction & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Decatur excavating contractors
We scored 18 Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Decatur?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Decatur, IL is Tyce Mahannah Excavating with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. Banks Excavating (#2) and DR3 Excavating & Land Management (#3) follow. We ranked 18 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Decatur?
ContractorsRanked ranks 18 excavating contractors serving Decatur, IL. 9 of them are based in Decatur; 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 Decatur are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Decatur post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Banks Excavating (#2), B and S Landscaping Inc (#10) and Falcon Excavating & Tree Service (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Decatur work on weekends?
7 of 18 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Banks Excavating (#2), Hutchins Excavating (#7) and Mikes Concrete (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Decatur excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated excavating contractors in Decatur is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Kelley's Septic Tank & Sewer Service Inc has the most, 270 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 Decatur count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Decatur 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 Decatur
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 18 excavating contractors serving Decatur.
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