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Best Excavating Contractors in Fox Lake, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fox Lake: Tryon Grading, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 103.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,018 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 103 ranked; ranked #7.

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

103 Fox Lake excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 103 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fox Lake at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fox Lake at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Tryon Grading, LLC615.0★ (40)Fox Lake24/7Overall
2Method Property Services615.0★ (58)Fox LakeSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer594.9★ (639)Fox Lake24/7Emergencies
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.9★ (1,119)Crystal Lake, 12 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (2,118)Waukegan, 17 mi away24/7—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.9★ (2,373)Arlington Heights, 22 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (3,018)Schaumburg, 23 mi away24/7Most reviews
8TJ Excavators555.0★ (6)Fox LakeSat—
9EarthPro Site Services555.0★ (4)McHenry, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup554.8★ (1,618)Kenosha, 23 mi away24/7—

The 103 best excavating contractors in Fox Lake, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Fox Lake

    #1 Tryon Grading, LLC

    Based in Fox Lake

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Tryon Grading, LLC(815) 793-7083

  2. #2 Method Property Services

    Based in Fox Lake

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Method Property Services(815) 322-9940

  8. #8 TJ Excavators

    Based in Fox Lake

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for TJ Excavators(224) 656-3446

  9. #9 EarthPro Site Services

    Based in McHenry, 5 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 2 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–7 PM
    Address
    505 Kent Rd, McHenry, IL 60051
    View profile for EarthPro Site Services(815) 403-1777

  11. #11 Burr Oak Plumbing

    Based in Antioch, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 5 AM–10 PM
    Address
    22806 W Loon Lake Blvd, Antioch, IL 60002
    View profile for Burr Oak Plumbing(262) 945-6033

  12. #12 Drains Inc

    Based in Spring Grove, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6916 Johnsburg Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081
    View profile for Drains Inc(847) 485-0031

  13. #13 Fischer Bros Const Co

    Based in Fox Lake

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    27620 W Concrete Dr, Ingleside, IL 60041
    View profile for Fischer Bros Const Co(847) 546-4701

  14. #14 Levernier Enterprise Inc

    Based in Fox Lake

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5405 Craftwell Dr # B, Ringwood, IL 60072
    View profile for Levernier Enterprise Inc(815) 653-2214

  15. #15 Lake County Grading Co LLC

    Based in Libertyville, 13 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    32901 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
    View profile for Lake County Grading Co LLC(847) 362-2590

  16. #16 McHenry Excavating, Inc

    Based in McHenry, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1903 State Rte 31, McHenry, IL 60050
    View profile for McHenry Excavating, Inc(815) 444-9900

  17. #17 Bob Rohrs & Son Inc

    Based in Antioch, 3 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    27314 W Grass Lake Rd, Antioch, IL 60002
    View profile for Bob Rohrs & Son Inc(847) 514-7765

  19. #19 Gaylor Excavating

    Based in Fox Lake

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5317 Hayden Ln # 1, Ringwood, IL 60072
    View profile for Gaylor Excavating(815) 653-3444

  20. #20 Mark Meade Excavators

    Based in Grayslake, 8 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    31446 N Alleghany Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
    View profile for Mark Meade Excavators(847) 223-9114

  21. #21 HT STRENGER Plumbing Inc.

    Based in Lake Bluff, 16 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    28915 N Herky Dr #101, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
    View profile for HT STRENGER Plumbing Inc.(847) 234-9440

  22. #22 Elite Excavation llc

    Based in Salem, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–9 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–9 PM · Thu–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Elite Excavation llc(262) 716-5203

  23. #23 Platinum Terrain

    Based in Spring Grove, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7701 Blivin St, Spring Grove, IL 60081
    View profile for Platinum Terrain(815) 675-2202

  24. #24 JB Earth Solutions, LLC

    Based in Twin Lakes, 19 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for JB Earth Solutions, LLC(847) 445-2853

  25. #25 PC Demolition & Excavation

    Based in Highland Park, 23 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2947 Summit Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
    View profile for PC Demolition & Excavation(224) 348-7206

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

excavating contractors in Fox Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dunnett Excavating525.0★ (14)18 mi
27Paramount Utility & Excavating Service Inc.525.0★ (7)14 mi
28Lindstrom Disposal Services525.0★ (8)8 mi
29Petersen Excavating Inc524.4★ (14)14 mi
30Plus One Tree Service Inc524.9★ (54)16 mi
31Caldwell Demolition & Land Clearing515.0★ (47)14 mi
32Gavers Asphalt Paving & Excavating, Inc515.0★ (4)13 mi
33Kanzler Construction LLC514.7★ (33)In Fox Lake
34Chambers Excavating Services, Inc513.7★ (7)14 mi
35Jacobsen Excavating In515.0★ (4)8 mi
36Campanella & Sons513.2★ (9)13 mi
37Lindstrom Landscaping & Design514.9★ (71)In Fox Lake
38Landscaping Lawn Maintenance Plus, Inc.505.0★ (35)19 mi
39IronFire Construction505.0★ (3)22 mi
40Nek Excavating Inc505.0★ (4)18 mi
41Smooth Paving504.8★ (17)14 mi
42RLP Diversified, Inc504.8★ (17)19 mi
43Blair Excavation Inc.505.0★ (7)14 mi
44Doetsch Contractors504.7★ (3)17 mi
45Eagle Landscape & Excavating LLC.504.8★ (42)17 mi
46Xcavating, inc.505.0★ (3)17 mi
47Geneva Earth Works LLC494.7★ (3)19 mi
48Brew City Rooter494.9★ (182)21 mi
49Double D Farm Trucking & Excavating495.0★ (4)In Fox Lake
50G3 Contractors493.9★ (11)11 mi

Also serving Fox Lake

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 Fox Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A. H. Blackwater Inc.3.0★ (2)In Fox Lake
Advantage Wholesale AVLIn Fox Lake
Bantanon Inc.5.0★ (7)In Fox Lake
Black Slabbath Seal Coating5.0★ (3)In Fox Lake
Bolton Enterprises INC5.0★ (1)In Fox Lake
Cepok Precision Construction5.0★ (4)In Fox Lake
Cover Your AsphaltIn Fox Lake
Curran Contracting Company5.0★ (2)13 mi
DirtGiant5.0★ (1)In Fox Lake
DTG Services, LLCIn Fox Lake
Flash ExcavationIn Fox Lake
Hellios Excavating demolition and truckingIn Fox Lake
Hogan ExcavatingIn Fox Lake
Lake County Siding Installation5.0★ (41)In Fox Lake
Lake Julian Contracting, Inc5.0★ (2)13 mi
Lowe Excavating5.0★ (2)13 mi
Sealcoating Asphalt1.0★ (2)6 mi
Shoreline Marine ContractorsIn Fox Lake
T19 Construction LLC5.0★ (5)In Fox Lake
Two Dads Handymen5.0★ (10)In Fox Lake

How we ranked Fox Lake excavating contractors

We scored 103 Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Fox Lake?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fox Lake, IL is Tryon Grading, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Method Property Services (#2) and Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 103 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Fox Lake?

ContractorsRanked ranks 103 excavating contractors serving Fox Lake, IL. 10 of them are based in Fox Lake; 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 Fox Lake are open 24/7?

16 ranked excavating contractors in Fox Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tryon Grading, LLC (#1), Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Fox Lake work on weekends?

49 of 103 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tryon Grading, LLC (#1), Method Property Services (#2) and Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Fox Lake excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 103 rated excavating contractors in Fox Lake is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,018 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Fox Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 103 excavating contractors serving Fox Lake.

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