61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Janesville, WI (2026)
42 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Janesville: Superior Landscapes, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J and P Land Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 42.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Jaeckel Brothers Inc, 67 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Janesville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 42 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Janesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superior Landscapes | 61 | 5.0★ (62) | Janesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jaeckel Brothers Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (67) | Jefferson, 22 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Fanning Excavating Inc | 59 | 4.6★ (27) | Janesville | — | — |
| 4 | Silha Frank & Sons Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.3★ (19) | Janesville | — | — |
| 5 | Valia Excavating | 56 | 4.7★ (26) | Fort Atkinson, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | J and P Land Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | South Beloit, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | LandEx Company | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Elkhorn, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | 815 Septic Guy | 56 | 5.0★ (62) | Machesney Park, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Legan Construction & Remodeling | 55 | 4.7★ (12) | Janesville | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ryan Incorporated Central | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | Janesville | — | — |
The 42 best excavating contractors in Janesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jefferson, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Janesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Beloit, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Janesville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitewater, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Bjoin limestone
Based in Janesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stoughton, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Rockford, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 Hausz Bros Inc
Based in Fort Atkinson, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Delavan, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Loves Park, 22 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 | Midwest Land Solutions | 50 | 5.0★ (23) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Advanced Construction of Janesville | 50 | 4.4★ (13) | In Janesville |
| 28 | KING PROPERTY SERVICES LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 5 mi |
| 29 | Tellefson Concrete & Excavation | 49 | 3.4★ (8) | 14 mi |
| 30 | James Churchill & Sons Trucking LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | In Janesville |
| 31 | RD Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | 25 mi |
| 32 | American Concrete & Excavating LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Mgm Excavating & Landscaping Inc | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 34 | J. Becker Construction, Inc. | 47 | 3.0★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Corporate Contractors Inc. (CCI) | 47 | 4.1★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 36 | A Touch of Construction | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Superior Construction | 45 | 4.3★ (21) | 25 mi |
| 38 | Timber Landscaping Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Furman Bros, LLC | 44 | 4.2★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 40 | Pullin & Plowin Property Maintenance | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 41 | N-TRAK Group | 43 | 4.0★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 42 | Pinno Buildings | 43 | 3.6★ (8) | 23 mi |
Also serving Janesville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adee Brothers Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Janesville |
| Badger Paving - Janesville | 5.0★ (1) | In Janesville |
| Clift Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Done Right Excavating and Driveway Works | In Janesville | |
| Extraordinary Construction Llc | In Janesville | |
| Graceful Contractors | In Janesville | |
| Gutter Forge | 5.0★ (12) | In Janesville |
| Janesville Brick | 5.0★ (6) | In Janesville |
| Johns Excavating LLC | In Janesville | |
| JRB Construction | In Janesville | |
| Levi's Construction | In Janesville | |
| Lifetime Radon Mitigation Janesville | 5.0★ (1) | In Janesville |
| McKnight Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Midwest Tree & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Janesville |
| Morris Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Janesville |
| Pixler Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Janesville |
| Prairie Craftsmen Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Janesville |
| RockHoss Construction | In Janesville | |
| Spike's Restoration | 5.0★ (1) | In Janesville |
| Todds Landscaping | In Janesville |
How we ranked Janesville excavating contractors
We scored 42 Janesville 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 Janesville 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 Janesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Janesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Janesville, WI is Superior Landscapes with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jaeckel Brothers Inc (#2) and Fanning Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 42 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Janesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 excavating contractors serving Janesville, WI. 13 of them are based in Janesville; 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 Janesville are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Janesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Superior Landscapes (#1), J and P Land Services LLC (#6) and 815 Septic Guy (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Janesville work on weekends?
20 of 42 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Superior Landscapes (#1), Jaeckel Brothers Inc (#2) and J and P Land Services LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Janesville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated excavating contractors in Janesville is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Jaeckel Brothers Inc has the most, 67 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 Janesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Janesville 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 Janesville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 excavating contractors serving Janesville.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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