58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Huntley, IL (2026)
80 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Huntley: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 1,119 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 80.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,018 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
80 Huntley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 80 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Huntley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,119) | Crystal Lake, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Titon Services | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Village of Campton Hills, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Dunnett Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Woodstock, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer | 54 | 4.9★ (639) | Fox Lake, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Paramount Utility & Excavating Service Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Crystal Lake, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Brian Taylor Excavating | 53 | 4.3★ (8) | Sycamore, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | McHenry Excavating, Inc | 53 | 4.9★ (35) | McHenry, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Everest Excavating Inc | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Gilberts, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 80 best excavating contractors in Huntley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Schaumburg, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, the most in Huntley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Woodstock, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Sycamore, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilberts, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Hampshire, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Marengo, 9 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Crystal Lake, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Elgin, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batavia, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ 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 Elgin, 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 Barrington, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Drains Inc
Based in Spring Grove, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 80 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Huntley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Popp Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Bakley Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntley |
| Bulldog Earth Movers Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| C Roofing Company | 5.0★ (6) | In Huntley |
| CDL Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Curran Contracting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Excavating Concepts Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Grading Unlimited LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Great Spirit Concrete | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Jim Burke Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Kaleidoscoped Creations | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Kearns Excavation LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntley |
| Lake Julian Contracting, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Lowe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mario Conte Excavating | 2.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Old World Stone | 5.0★ (2) | In Huntley |
| Pro Sno Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Schneider Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Sealcoating Asphalt | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Snelten Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Huntley excavating contractors
We scored 80 Huntley 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 Huntley 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 Huntley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Huntley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Huntley, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 80 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Huntley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 80 excavating contractors serving Huntley, IL. 1 of them is based in Huntley; 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 Huntley are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Huntley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Huntley work on weekends?
34 of 80 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Huntley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 80 rated excavating contractors in Huntley is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,018 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Huntley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Huntley 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 Huntley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 80 excavating contractors serving Huntley.
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