59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Germantown, WI (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Germantown: Hillside Land Services LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): C&C Pumps, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 60.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Knight Plumbing, Inc., 1,063 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 Germantown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 60 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Menomonee Falls ranking. See Excavating contractors in Menomonee Falls
Top 10 excavating contractors in Germantown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillside Land Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | Richfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JG Dirt Worx | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Hartford, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | C&C Pumps | 55 | 5.0★ (149) | Hartford, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Ridge Excavating | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Richfield, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Marv's Grading | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Germantown | — | — |
| 6 | Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Caledonia, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Brainerd Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Richfield, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Klumb Services LLC | 53 | 4.7★ (10) | Hartford, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Heitman Inc | 53 | 3.3★ (7) | Milwaukee, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ken's 4 Season Group | 53 | 4.5★ (55) | Menomonee Falls, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in Germantown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 JG Dirt Worx
Based in Hartford, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 C&C Pumps
Based in Hartford, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richfield, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Germantown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Caledonia, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Richfield, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Hartford, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#9 Heitman Inc
Based in Milwaukee, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Menomonee Falls, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Hartford, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews, the most in Germantown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mequon, 6 mi away
53/100CR 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 West Bend, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Cedarburg, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Muskego, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 R & K Excavating
Based in West Bend, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Oconomowoc, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Grafton, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Subterranean
Based in Milwaukee, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Delafield, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Menomonee Falls, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Germantown excavating contractors
We scored 60 Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Germantown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Germantown, WI is Hillside Land Services LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JG Dirt Worx (#2) and C&C Pumps (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Germantown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving Germantown, WI. 1 of them is based in Germantown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Germantown are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Germantown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hillside Land Services LLC (#1), C&C Pumps (#3) and Ridge Excavating (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Germantown work on weekends?
24 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hillside Land Services LLC (#1), JG Dirt Worx (#2) and C&C Pumps (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Germantown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in Germantown is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Knight Plumbing, Inc. has the most, 1,063 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Germantown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Germantown 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 Germantown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving Germantown.
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