57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, the most in Hickory Hills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hickory Hills, IL (2026)
123 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hickory Hills: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 123.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,385 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 123 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
123 Hickory Hills excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 123 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hickory Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 56 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Grindforce Land Services | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Orland Park, 1 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,514) | Naperville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | DF Sewer and Drain | 54 | 5.0★ (53) | Forest Park, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Do Right Rooter Drain Specialists , 24/7 Drain & Plumbing Services | 54 | 4.5★ (225) | Bridgeview, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Iwema Excavating | 54 | 4.7★ (32) | Cicero, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Melrose Park, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 123 best excavating contractors in Hickory Hills, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Orland Park, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Chicago Heights, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Orland Park, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Naperville, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,514 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Bridgeview, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Cicero, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Melrose Park, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Schererville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Homer Glen, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Frankfort Square, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #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 Northlake, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Evanston, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Aurora, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darien, 7 mi away
53/100CR 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 Elmhurst, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
#19 MGM Excavating
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Chicago, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Salce Inc
Based in River Grove, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Lynwood, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Renzo Excavating
Based in Kankakee, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Chicago, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Mokena, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 123 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hickory Hills
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baumgartner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Benedict Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bisping Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Carlin Moran Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Cementmex Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Chicago HVAC Pros Corp. | 5.0★ (70) | In Hickory Hills |
| Clear Solutions LLC | 4.9★ (7) | In Hickory Hills |
| Dostal Albert | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Elite carpentry & glass | In Hickory Hills | |
| EZ Site Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Gould Brothers Excavating & Demolition, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| HH Siding Installation | 5.0★ (28) | In Hickory Hills |
| Jet excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Ludwig Explosives Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Maas Hauling & Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Modern Siding Specialists | 5.0★ (14) | In Hickory Hills |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Seelawi Handyman | In Hickory Hills | |
| SwiftStep | 5.0★ (3) | In Hickory Hills |
| Western Gradall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Hickory Hills excavating contractors
We scored 123 Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hickory Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hickory Hills, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#3) follow. We ranked 123 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hickory Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 123 excavating contractors serving Hickory Hills, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Hickory Hills are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Hickory Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hickory Hills work on weekends?
63 of 123 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hickory Hills excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 123 rated excavating contractors in Hickory Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 8 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 Hickory Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 123 excavating contractors serving Hickory Hills.
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