57/100CR 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 Grafton, WI (2026)
42 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grafton: Hillside Land Services LLC, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Underground Excavating, LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 42.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Knight Plumbing, Inc., 1,063 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Grafton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 42 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grafton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillside Land Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Richfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Masterwork Construction LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (47) | Grafton | — | — |
| 3 | Hilgart & Sons, Inc. | 55 | 4.3★ (3) | Grafton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | JG Dirt Worx | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | Hartford, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Underground Excavating, LLC. | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | West Bend, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | C&C Pumps | 53 | 5.0★ (149) | Hartford, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ray Clausing Grading Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Mequon, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Ridge Excavating | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | Richfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | WSO Grading and Excavating LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Cedarburg, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Marv's Grading | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | Germantown, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 42 best excavating contractors in Grafton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Grafton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Grafton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
#4 JG Dirt Worx
Based in Hartford, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in West Bend, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 C&C Pumps
Based in Hartford, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Mequon, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richfield, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Cedarburg, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Marv's Grading
Based in Germantown, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Heitman Inc
Based in Milwaukee, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Milwaukee, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews, the most in Grafton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 R & K Excavating
Based in West Bend, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Port Washington, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Menomonee Falls, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Hartford, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Subterranean
Based in Milwaukee, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Richfield, 15 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.
Based in West Bend, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Brookfield, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Port Washington, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 West Bend, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Slinger, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Menomonee Falls, 15 mi away
49/100CR 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.
All 42 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Knight Plumbing, Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (48) | 16 mi |
| 27 | M J Construction Inc | 48 | 2.9★ (23) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Great Lakes Excavating | 48 | 3.4★ (18) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Povlick Excavating Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Magnum Excavating Llc | 48 | 2.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 31 | All Pro Asphalt Paving, Inc | 47 | 4.7★ (65) | 14 mi |
| 32 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 47 | 4.8★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Andy's Custom Sawing | 46 | 5.0★ (10) | 7 mi |
| 34 | Musson Brothers Inc | 46 | 3.3★ (20) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Totalscape | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 6 mi |
| 36 | Krebs Trucking Inc. / Wisconsin Trailer Accessories | 45 | 4.3★ (23) | 19 mi |
| 37 | J. Miller Electric, Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 38 | JJ Enterprises | 45 | 4.8★ (35) | 22 mi |
| 39 | New Berlin Grading Inc | 44 | 4.5★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 40 | MAC, Inc. | 44 | 4.6★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 41 | Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co | 42 | 3.9★ (15) | 18 mi |
| 42 | Masonry Plus LLC | 42 | 4.8★ (6) | 19 mi |
Also serving Grafton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anacky Professional Home Services | 5.0★ (8) | In Grafton |
| Birch Side Home Improvements Llc. | In Grafton | |
| Foster Earth Works LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Freedom Concrete LLC | In Grafton | |
| Fromm Grading & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Hoppe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Jacklin Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| JEI Environmental | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| M & M Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Mark Schairer Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Milwaukee Landscape & Design | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| MJ Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Paul Jaffke Services llc | In Grafton | |
| Post Hole Digging Services | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Rolefson Excavating, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Schneider Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Sussex Excavating & Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| TEC Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Grafton |
| Walters Grading and Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Z's Home & Ground Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Grafton excavating contractors
We scored 42 Grafton 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 Grafton 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 Grafton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grafton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grafton, WI is Hillside Land Services LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Masterwork Construction LLC (#2) and Hilgart & Sons, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 42 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grafton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 excavating contractors serving Grafton, WI. 2 of them are based in Grafton; 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 Grafton are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Grafton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hillside Land Services LLC (#1), Underground Excavating, LLC. (#5) and C&C Pumps (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Grafton work on weekends?
16 of 42 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hillside Land Services LLC (#1), Hilgart & Sons, Inc. (#3) and JG Dirt Worx (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grafton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated excavating contractors in Grafton is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Knight Plumbing, Inc. has the most, 1,063 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Grafton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grafton 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 Grafton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 excavating contractors serving Grafton.
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