61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews, the most in Dyer.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dyer, IN (2026)
88 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Dyer: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Good Service Plumbing and excavations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 88.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 88 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
88 Dyer excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 88 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dyer at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 59 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,088) | Merrillville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping | 55 | 4.8★ (103) | Valparaiso, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Misch Excavating | 54 | 4.9★ (7) | Crown Point, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roy Zenere Trucking & Excavating | 54 | 4.5★ (13) | Lynwood, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | B & D Sewer & Backhoe Services | 54 | 4.8★ (6) | Schererville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ziese & Sons Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (12) | Crown Point, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Wm Walters Excavating Inc | 54 | 3.8★ (8) | Schererville, 3 mi away | — | — |
The 88 best excavating contractors in Dyer, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chicago Heights, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Country Club Hills, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crete, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Gary, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monee, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 Renzo Excavating
Based in Kankakee, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 McAllister, Inc.
Based in Cedar Lake, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort Square, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 88 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Dyer
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AC/DC Electric Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Dyer |
| Closet Shelving Co. | 5.0★ (11) | In Dyer |
| Corona's Landscaping | 5.0★ (8) | In Dyer |
| Danny's Home Improvements inc. | 5.0★ (43) | In Dyer |
| Doffin Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Dyer |
| Door Tech Industries, Inc | 5.0★ (150) | In Dyer |
| Dyer Construction Co Inc | 4.6★ (10) | In Dyer |
| Dyer Vault Co Inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Dyer |
| Eenigenburg Builders, Inc. | 4.9★ (18) | In Dyer |
| House Services, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Dyer |
| Houston Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (39) | In Dyer |
| HVAC Rios | Air Conditioning, Heating and Ventilation | 4.7★ (37) | In Dyer |
| J & F Chiattello Construction, Inc. | 3.7★ (14) | In Dyer |
| M & M HOME BUILD | 5.0★ (2) | In Dyer |
| Marcotte General Contracting | 5.0★ (7) | In Dyer |
| Nate's Landscaping | 3.0★ (8) | In Dyer |
| Patriot Remodeling | 5.0★ (17) | In Dyer |
| Patriot Roofing & Remodeling | 4.2★ (5) | In Dyer |
| Pavement Maintenance Solutions, Inc | 5.0★ (46) | In Dyer |
| Sikma Plumbing Co., Inc. | 4.3★ (54) | In Dyer |
How we ranked Dyer excavating contractors
We scored 88 Dyer 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 Dyer 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 Dyer: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dyer?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dyer, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 88 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dyer?
ContractorsRanked ranks 88 excavating contractors serving Dyer, IN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Dyer are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Dyer post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#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 Dyer work on weekends?
40 of 88 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dyer excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 88 rated excavating contractors in Dyer is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,385 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 Dyer count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dyer 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 Dyer
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 88 excavating contractors serving Dyer.
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