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Best Excavating Contractors in Galesburg, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Galesburg: Ackman excavating llc, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coal Creek Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Coal Creek Septic, 285 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.

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

8 Galesburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 8 rated businesses.

Top 8 excavating contractors in Galesburg at a glance

Top 8 excavating contractors in Galesburg at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ackman excavating llc605.0★ (15)GalesburgSat · SunOverall
2Coal Creek Septic575.0★ (285)Canton, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Mayfield’s Backhoe Service565.0★ (4)GalesburgSat—
4Martin Landscaping & Excavating563.3★ (3)Galesburg——
5Kichs Excavating LLC523.7★ (3)Monmouth, 15 mi awaySun · Evenings—
6Kirgan Property Solutions LLC513.2★ (6)GalesburgSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Lockwood Excavating & Construction Inc493.0★ (3)Galesburg——
8County Line Insulation495.0★ (7)Monmouth, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 8 best excavating contractors in Galesburg, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Galesburg

    #1 Ackman excavating llc

    Based in Galesburg

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 5 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Ackman excavating llc(309) 335-9945

  2. #2 Coal Creek Septic

    Based in Canton, 24 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews, the most in Galesburg.

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

    • 5.0★ from 285 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14827 IL-78, Brimfield, IL 61517
    View profile for Coal Creek Septic(309) 396-8191

  5. #5 Kichs Excavating LLC

    Based in Monmouth, 15 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    640 210th Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462
    View profile for Kichs Excavating LLC(309) 734-1235

  8. #8 County Line Insulation

    Based in Monmouth, 15 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    700 S Main St, Monmouth, IL 61462
    View profile for County Line Insulation(309) 221-2591

How we ranked Galesburg excavating contractors

We scored 8 Galesburg 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 Galesburg 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 Galesburg: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Galesburg?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Galesburg, IL is Ackman excavating llc with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Coal Creek Septic (#2) and Mayfield’s Backhoe Service (#3) follow. We ranked 8 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Galesburg?

ContractorsRanked ranks 8 excavating contractors serving Galesburg, IL. 5 of them are based in Galesburg; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Galesburg are open 24/7?

1 ranked excavating contractor in Galesburg posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Coal Creek Septic (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Galesburg work on weekends?

5 of 8 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ackman excavating llc (#1), Coal Creek Septic (#2) and Mayfield’s Backhoe Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Galesburg excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated excavating contractors in Galesburg is 4.3★, with a median of 5 reviews. Coal Creek Septic has the most, 285 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 Galesburg count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Galesburg 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 Galesburg

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 excavating contractors serving Galesburg.

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