103 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Greater Grand Crossing: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Good Service Plumbing and excavations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 103.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,385 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 103 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
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103 Greater Grand Crossing excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 103 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 56 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Iwema Excavating | 54 | 4.7★ (32) | Cicero, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Grindforce Land Services | 54 | 5.0★ (21) | Orland Park, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Chicago Tank Removal | 53 | 4.6★ (91) | Chicago, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | MGM Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Chicago, 5 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Greater Grand Crossing
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, the most in Greater Grand Crossing.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 14 mi away
Ranked #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 Schererville, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 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, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Evanston, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Cicero, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Orland Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Lombard, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Chicago, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Melrose Park, 16 mi away
Ranked #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 Merrillville, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort Square, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Bridgeview, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 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, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Northlake, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Lynwood, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Elmhurst, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Chicago, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 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 River Grove, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Kankakee, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homer Glen, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Darien, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Chicago, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Lincolnwood, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 103 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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) | 23 mi |
| Baumgartner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Benedict Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Bigger Brother Construction, Contractor & Consultant | In Greater Grand Crossing | |
| Carlin Moran Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Cementmex Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dostal Albert | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| EZ Site Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Flagship Underground | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Good Services Plumbing and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Heneghan Wrecking & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Lagestee Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Land Clearing And Grading Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Ludwig Explosives Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Maas Hauling & Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Rid My Junk Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sykes Solutions LLC | In Greater Grand Crossing | |
| Western Gradall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
We scored 103 Greater Grand Crossing 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 2, 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 Greater Grand Crossing 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 |