58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,641 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elmhurst, IL (2026)
132 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elmhurst: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 1,641 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 132.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 8,411 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 132 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
132 Elmhurst excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 71 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 132 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elmhurst at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Rossi Contractors | 56 | 4.7★ (31) | Northlake, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Anchor Excavation Contractors | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Elmhurst | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Melrose Park, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,514) | Naperville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Drain & Plumbing Services | 54 | 4.8★ (710) | Wheeling, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 132 best excavating contractors in Elmhurst, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, the most in Elmhurst.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northlake, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melrose Park, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Naperville, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,514 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Salce Inc
Based in River Grove, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 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, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Iwema Excavating
Based in Cicero, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Bensenville, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darien, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Prospect, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 MBR Wrecking
Based in Lincolnwood, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Aurora, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeview, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 225 Google reviews.
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 132 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elmhurst
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht Enterprises Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Astroz Construction, Inc | In Elmhurst | |
| Baumgartner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Benedict Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Elmhurst |
| Bulldog Earth Movers Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Culture Construction & Remodeling | 4.8★ (16) | In Elmhurst |
| Decicco Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Elmhurst |
| Dostal Albert | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| GreenLine Environmental Solutions, LLC | In Elmhurst | |
| Jet excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| K five elmhurst | In Elmhurst | |
| Land View Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Elmhurst |
| Maas Hauling & Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mario Conte Excavating | 2.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Pro Restoration LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Elmhurst |
| Pro Sno Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Reid Custom Construction Services, Inc. | In Elmhurst | |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Reliable Pro Construction LLC | In Elmhurst | |
| Schuepfer, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How we ranked Elmhurst excavating contractors
We scored 132 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elmhurst?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elmhurst, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,641 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 132 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elmhurst?
ContractorsRanked ranks 132 excavating contractors serving Elmhurst, IL. 1 of them is based in Elmhurst; 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 Elmhurst are open 24/7?
27 ranked excavating contractors in Elmhurst post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Elmhurst work on weekends?
71 of 132 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elmhurst excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 132 rated excavating contractors in Elmhurst is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 8,411 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 Elmhurst count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 132 excavating contractors serving Elmhurst.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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