58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Franklin, WI (2026)
84 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Franklin: Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 13 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 #3 of 84.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,618 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 84 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
84 Franklin excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 84 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Franklin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Caledonia, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | R.H. Heileman Excavating Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Muskego, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,618) | Kenosha, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Knight Plumbing, Inc. | 55 | 4.8★ (1,063) | Milwaukee, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Gunderson Excavating Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Franklin | — | — |
| 6 | GK Landscaping And Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Oak Creek, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Perron Contracting LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Waterford, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roman's Grading Services | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Franklin | — | — |
| 9 | Wind Lake Grading | 53 | 4.4★ (9) | Wind Lake, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Schaefer Grading and Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Caledonia, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 84 best excavating contractors in Franklin, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Muskego, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Kenosha, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,618 Google reviews, the most in Franklin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Oak Creek, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Franklin
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Wind Lake, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Caledonia, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wind Lake, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Muskego, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 TJ Excavators
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Racine, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Racine, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Subterranean
Based in Milwaukee, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Oak Creek, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Brew City Rooter
Based in Burlington, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Creek, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 84 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Franklin
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Restoration of Southeast Wisconsin | 5.0★ (9) | In Franklin |
| Brian's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| BT Anderson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Burhop Excavating & Trucking LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Dirtline excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Douglas Lauer Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| DW Fence SE WI | 5.0★ (14) | In Franklin |
| Earth Exchange, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Golden Construction & Excavating, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hoppe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| John Vassh & Sons DBA VTech Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| M & M Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Maass Excavating & Trucking, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| NorthPoint Renovation | 5.0★ (17) | In Franklin |
| Outdoor Concepts Landscape and Construction LLC | In Franklin | |
| Salvage Specialists | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Sunnyslope Grading Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Walters Grading and Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Whitehouse Grading & Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Yocco Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Franklin excavating contractors
We scored 84 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Franklin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Franklin, WI is Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. R.H. Heileman Excavating Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 84 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Franklin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 84 excavating contractors serving Franklin, WI. 3 of them are based in Franklin; 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 Franklin are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Franklin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Schaefer Snowplowing & Grading, L.L.C. (#15). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Franklin work on weekends?
33 of 84 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#1), R.H. Heileman Excavating Inc. (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Franklin excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 84 rated excavating contractors in Franklin is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,618 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 Franklin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Franklin 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 Franklin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 84 excavating contractors serving Franklin.
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