58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Freeport, IL (2026)
7 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Freeport: Fischer Excavating Inc, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Colt's Construction, 44 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Freeport excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 excavating contractors in Freeport at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fischer Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.4★ (18) | Freeport | — | Overall |
| 2 | Norup Trenching | 55 | 4.8★ (25) | Rockford, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Kelsey Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.5★ (6) | Rockford, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Colt's Construction | 53 | 4.4★ (44) | Caledonia, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Stokes Sand & Gravel | 49 | 4.5★ (30) | Rockford, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Runde Enterprise | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | Sycamore, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Rufer & Son Excavating, Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Monroe, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 7 best excavating contractors in Freeport, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Freeport.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 11 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
How we ranked Freeport excavating contractors
We scored 7 Freeport 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 Freeport 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 Freeport: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Freeport?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Freeport, IL is Fischer Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews. Norup Trenching (#2) and Kelsey Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 7 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Freeport?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 excavating contractors serving Freeport, IL. 1 of them is based in Freeport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Freeport work on weekends?
3 of 7 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Colt's Construction (#4), Stokes Sand & Gravel (#5) and Runde Enterprise (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Freeport excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated excavating contractors in Freeport is 4.5★, with a median of 18 reviews. Colt's Construction has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Freeport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Freeport 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 Freeport
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 excavating contractors serving Freeport.
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