57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in East Chicago, IN (2026)
95 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in East Chicago: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 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 95.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 8,411 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 95 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
95 East Chicago excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 95 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in East Chicago at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 56 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,088) | Merrillville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping | 55 | 4.8★ (103) | Valparaiso, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Misch Excavating | 53 | 4.9★ (7) | Crown Point, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Gary Material Supply | 53 | 4.5★ (33) | Gary, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Brandenburg Industrial | 53 | 4.3★ (7) | Gary, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Roy Zenere Trucking & Excavating | 53 | 4.5★ (13) | Lynwood, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 95 best excavating contractors in East Chicago, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chicago Heights, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, the most in East Chicago.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Valparaiso, 20 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 Orland Park, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Crown Point, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Gary, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Gary, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Lynwood, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Chesterton, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Schererville, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Schererville, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Orland Park, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Merrillville, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Iwema Excavating
Based in Cicero, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort Square, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Renzo Excavating
Based in Kankakee, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Chicago, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Station, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Club Hills, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffith, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 95 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving East Chicago
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5Star Plumbing Hydro Jet | 5.0★ (4) | In East Chicago |
| Actin Inc | 4.3★ (10) | In East Chicago |
| B & R construction management LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In East Chicago |
| Baumgartner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| BladeRock | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Carlin Moran Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Cementmex Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Dostal Albert | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| EZ Site Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| FerretHallStudios | In East Chicago | |
| Fs Structure 360 LLC | In East Chicago | |
| Good Services Plumbing and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Johnson Excavating | 2.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Lagestee Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Midgett Concrete & Construction Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Norvex Industrial | In East Chicago | |
| Ozinga | In East Chicago | |
| Regional Property Maintenance LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Riteway Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked East Chicago excavating contractors
We scored 95 East Chicago 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in East Chicago?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in East Chicago, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. 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 95 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in East Chicago?
ContractorsRanked ranks 95 excavating contractors serving East Chicago, IN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in East Chicago are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in East Chicago 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 East Chicago work on weekends?
43 of 95 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 21 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 East Chicago excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 95 rated excavating contractors in East Chicago is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 8,411 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 East Chicago count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Chicago 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 East Chicago
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 95 excavating contractors serving East Chicago.
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