59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, the most in Grand Boulevard.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Grand Boulevard, IL (2026)
98 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grand Boulevard: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Good Service Plumbing and excavations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 98.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,385 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 98 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
98 Grand Boulevard excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 98 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grand Boulevard at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 55 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Chicago Tank Removal | 54 | 4.6★ (91) | Chicago, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Iwema Excavating | 54 | 4.7★ (32) | Cicero, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | MGM Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Chicago, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Grindforce Land Services | 53 | 5.0★ (21) | Orland Park, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 98 best excavating contractors in Grand Boulevard, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chicago Heights, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cicero, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Lombard, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,641 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Melrose Park, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northlake, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeview, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort Square, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Salce Inc
Based in River Grove, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 MBR Wrecking
Based in Lincolnwood, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Darien, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 98 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Grand Boulevard
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht Enterprises Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Baumgartner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Benedict Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Carlin Moran Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Cementmex Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Common Brick of Chicago | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Dostal Albert | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Flagship Underground | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Forge Excavation and Demolition, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Good Services Plumbing and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Heneghan Wrecking & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Land Clearing And Grading Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Ludwig Explosives Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Maas Hauling & Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Obsidian Site Group | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Rid My Junk Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Schuepfer, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Western Gradall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
How we ranked Grand Boulevard excavating contractors
We scored 98 Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grand Boulevard?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grand Boulevard, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 98 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grand Boulevard?
ContractorsRanked ranks 98 excavating contractors serving Grand Boulevard, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Grand Boulevard are open 24/7?
21 ranked excavating contractors in Grand Boulevard post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Grand Boulevard work on weekends?
51 of 98 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grand Boulevard excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 98 rated excavating contractors in Grand Boulevard is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 8,411 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Grand Boulevard count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grand Boulevard 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 Grand Boulevard
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 98 excavating contractors serving Grand Boulevard.
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