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Best Excavating Contractors in Fairview Heights, IL (2026)

58 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fairview Heights: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 2,790 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 58.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

58 Fairview Heights excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 58 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairview Heights at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairview Heights at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (2,790)Belleville, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (5,589)St. Louis, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Green Acres Outdoor Services575.0★ (9)Collinsville, 8 mi away24/7—
4Kamex Excavating & Grdng564.4★ (16)Granite City, 10 mi away24/7—
5Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company554.0★ (4)Granite City, 10 mi away24/7—
6Williams Excavating and Construction543.6★ (5)Troy, 10 mi away24/7—
7Midwest Concrete & Excavating LLC544.7★ (30)East Saint Louis, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8SES Stormwater Erosion Specialties545.0★ (49)Belleville, 10 mi away——
9Clean Slate Groundworks535.0★ (7)Belleville, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Trame Forestry and Land Clearing535.0★ (3)Highland, 17 mi away24/7—

The 58 best excavating contractors in Fairview Heights, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  4. #4 Kamex Excavating & Grdng

    Based in Granite City, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4336 IL-162, Granite City, IL 62040
    View profile for Kamex Excavating & Grdng(618) 931-3760

  11. #11 Ground Breakers STL

    Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11025 Lin Valle Dr, St. Louis, MO 63123
    View profile for Ground Breakers STL(314) 348-8795

  13. #13 KD Land Works

    Based in Collinsville, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for KD Land Works(618) 414-8881

  16. #16 Adams Outdoors

    Based in O'Fallon, 6 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    402 Stantons Ln, O'Fallon, IL 62269
    View profile for Adams Outdoors(618) 593-0940

  17. #17 Ron Hunsche Excavating Inc

    Based in Highland, 20 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12442 Sportsman Rd, Highland, IL 62249
    View profile for Ron Hunsche Excavating Inc(618) 654-4014

  18. #18 Hayes Contracting Inc

    Based in Collinsville, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    5460 Sugar Loaf Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234
    View profile for Hayes Contracting Inc(618) 345-8020

  22. #22 Ray's Excavation Inc

    Based in East Saint Louis, 11 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Ray's Excavation Inc(618) 328-6971

  24. #24 Pro Excavating & Grading, LLC

    Based in Edwardsville, 15 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1027 Franklin Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
    View profile for Pro Excavating & Grading, LLC(618) 215-5245

  25. #25 The Petroff Companies Inc.

    Based in Granite City, 9 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3469 Petroff Plaza, Granite City, IL 62040
    View profile for The Petroff Companies Inc.(618) 797-6100

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 58 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Fairview Heights, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Potters Dirt Worx505.0★ (7)14 mi
27Harris Company Inc.494.3★ (12)15 mi
28Flow King Rooter Plumbing494.9★ (32)19 mi
292 Dump It Dumpsters, Dumpster Rentals494.9★ (65)24 mi
30Vosholler Land Clearing495.0★ (24)16 mi
31B & R Excavating Inc493.7★ (3)17 mi
32KRB Excavating Inc492.5★ (4)16 mi
33First Cable Construction LLC.493.8★ (37)15 mi
34J. R. Holman Excavating LLC495.0★ (8)18 mi
35S. Shafer Excavating & Demolition492.6★ (12)10 mi
36Custom Concrete & Truck Service485.0★ (12)5 mi
37Lulic LLC485.0★ (3)15 mi
38Baker Excavating484.0★ (4)23 mi
39Ray's Plumbing Repair473.9★ (13)15 mi
40Castle Contracting, LLC473.3★ (12)19 mi
41Stutz Excavating Inc474.0★ (33)25 mi
42Main Street Demolition of St. Louis475.0★ (7)14 mi
43Wagner and Sons Inc Excavating - Construction462.8★ (4)20 mi
44Environmental Restoration, LLC465.0★ (8)25 mi
45Wilson's Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc.464.5★ (32)9 mi
46Poncin Hauls LLC455.0★ (37)24 mi
47Warnick Complete Land Management, LLC454.9★ (33)22 mi
48Kleinschmidt Landscape Maintenance454.3★ (4)11 mi
49Landmasters Excavation445.0★ (3)24 mi
50Blumer Excavation & Hauling, LLC445.0★ (6)22 mi

Also serving Fairview Heights

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Fairview Heights
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Team Landscaping & Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)11 mi
Ahrens Contracting3.0★ (2)9 mi
Ata construction & maintenance4.0★ (2)22 mi
Atlanta Asphalt Inc5.0★ (1)6 mi
Barbour Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)17 mi
C&S paving & excavatingIn Fairview Heights
Castle Contracting Warehouse & Yard4.0★ (2)20 mi
Dr Patch Concrete5.0★ (2)18 mi
Drywall Division5.0★ (2)14 mi
Excavating St. Louis5.0★ (2)25 mi
G&S Trucking & Excavating5.0★ (2)16 mi
Heinen Landscaping LLC5.0★ (1)10 mi
Home Outlet4.8★ (8)In Fairview Heights
Hosto Excavating3.0★ (2)23 mi
Johnson Construction3.7★ (3)In Fairview Heights
Mertzke Trucking & Excavating Inc3.0★ (1)5 mi
Metro East Basement SolversIn Fairview Heights
Parker Paving & ExcavatingIn Fairview Heights
WE ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION TO SERVE YOU BETTER IN THE FUTURE.In Fairview Heights
White Excavating & LandscapingIn Fairview Heights

How we ranked Fairview Heights excavating contractors

We scored 58 Fairview Heights 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fairview Heights data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Fairview Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Fairview Heights?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fairview Heights, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,790 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Green Acres Outdoor Services (#3) follow. We ranked 58 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Fairview Heights?

ContractorsRanked ranks 58 excavating contractors serving Fairview Heights, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Fairview Heights are open 24/7?

18 ranked excavating contractors in Fairview Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Fairview Heights work on weekends?

31 of 58 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Fairview Heights excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 58 rated excavating contractors in Fairview Heights is 4.6★, with a median of 8 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 Fairview Heights count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 58 excavating contractors serving Fairview Heights.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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