59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dixon, IL (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Dixon: Crouse land improvement excavating& demolition, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Joe's Sewer & Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Colt's Construction, 44 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Dixon excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dixon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crouse land improvement excavating& demolition | 59 | 5.0★ (7) | Dixon | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Ralph Mills Excavating Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Dixon | — | — |
| 3 | Joe's Sewer & Septic | 56 | 4.7★ (13) | Dixon | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Porters Outdoor Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Rock Falls, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Diamond Concrete and Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Dixon | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Burger Brothers Trucking and Excavating | 55 | 4.1★ (9) | Rock Falls, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Corey Gregory Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbus, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Norup Trenching | 54 | 4.8★ (25) | Rockford, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dave Jackley Sewer & Excavating | 53 | 4.7★ (15) | Sterling, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | NJ Excavating | 52 | 4.7★ (17) | Rock Falls, 12 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Dixon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dixon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Dixon
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Dixon
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Rockford, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 NJ Excavating
Based in Rock Falls, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Dixon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Runde Enterprise
Based in Sycamore, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 24 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Dixon
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & L Excavating And Sewer Inc. | 21 mi | |
| Barry Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Basement Repair Milwaukee | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Behrens Trucking & Excavating | 13 mi | |
| BIN SOLID Pressure Washing & Floor Care | In Dixon | |
| Dixon Gutter Repair | In Dixon | |
| Drew Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Dixon |
| E & L Excavating | 13 mi | |
| Farley's Appliance Sales and Services | 4.0★ (79) | In Dixon |
| Flash Excavation | 21 mi | |
| Gamez Construction | In Dixon | |
| Great Lakes Commercial Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Hibbard Land Works | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| K+J Excavating LLC | 21 mi | |
| Martin & Co Excavating | In Dixon | |
| Midwest Driveway Care | In Dixon | |
| Rock River property solutions | In Dixon | |
| Roger Wolber Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Dixon |
| Wilkens TASC LLC | In Dixon | |
| Zona Tile & Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Dixon |
How we ranked Dixon excavating contractors
We scored 15 Dixon 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 Dixon 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 Dixon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dixon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dixon, IL is Crouse land improvement excavating& demolition with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ralph Mills Excavating Inc. (#2) and Joe's Sewer & Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dixon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Dixon, IL. 4 of them are based in Dixon; 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 Dixon are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Dixon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Joe's Sewer & Septic (#3), Porters Outdoor Solutions (#4) and Diamond Concrete and Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dixon work on weekends?
8 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Crouse land improvement excavating& demolition (#1), Joe's Sewer & Septic (#3) and Porters Outdoor Solutions (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dixon excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Dixon is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Colt's Construction has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Dixon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dixon 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 Dixon
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Dixon.
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