57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Edwardsville, IL (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Edwardsville: Arbor Junkies Tree Service, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Edwardsville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Edwardsville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbor Junkies Tree Service | 57 | 5.0★ (127) | Edwardsville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Green Acres Outdoor Services | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Collinsville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Kamex Excavating & Grdng | 56 | 4.4★ (16) | Granite City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (43) | Upper Alton, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Affordable Sewer Repair By Barley Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Edwardsville | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,790) | Belleville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (4,983) | Hazelwood, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Wilson Excavating Services | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | East Alton, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Williams Excavating and Construction | 55 | 3.6★ (5) | Troy, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Edwardsville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Edwardsville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collinsville, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Alton, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,790 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazelwood, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Alton, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Highland, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Collinsville, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Collinsville, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 East Saint Louis, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethalto, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 KD Land Works
Based in Collinsville, 13 mi away
51/100CR 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 Godfrey, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Adams Outdoors
Based in O'Fallon, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Alton, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Edwardsville
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 | 4.9★ (24) | In Edwardsville |
| Advantage Asphalt & Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Ahrens Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| AJ Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Edwardsville |
| Barbour Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Edwardsville |
| Dr Patch Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Earth Management Solutions | In Edwardsville | |
| Earthworks Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| FM Roofing | 5.0★ (13) | In Edwardsville |
| G&S Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Edwardsville |
| Hosto Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Edwardsville |
| John Beal of Edwardsville | In Edwardsville | |
| Master X Construction Experts LLC | In Edwardsville | |
| McKee’s Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pfeifer Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| St. Louis Demolition Company | In Edwardsville | |
| Supreme Trucking & Excavating LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Edwardsville |
| VP Earthworks | In Edwardsville | |
| Water Damage Pro of Edwardsville | In Edwardsville | |
| West County Insulation | 4.9★ (10) | In Edwardsville |
How we ranked Edwardsville excavating contractors
We scored 49 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Edwardsville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Edwardsville, IL is Arbor Junkies Tree Service with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Green Acres Outdoor Services (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Edwardsville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Edwardsville, IL. 4 of them are based in Edwardsville; 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 Edwardsville are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Edwardsville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arbor Junkies Tree Service (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Green Acres Outdoor Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Edwardsville work on weekends?
25 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arbor Junkies Tree Service (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Green Acres Outdoor Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Edwardsville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Edwardsville is 4.5★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,589 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Edwardsville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Edwardsville.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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