58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews, the most in Kankakee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Kankakee, IL (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kankakee: Allied Water Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fields Septic Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Fields Septic Service, 52 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked after Allied Water Services; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Kankakee excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kankakee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allied Water Services | 58 | 4.9★ (212) | Manteno, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Traxx Grading LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Kankakee | Sat | — |
| 3 | Fields Septic Service | 56 | 4.8★ (52) | Bourbonnais, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Renzo Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Kankakee | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | D & T Excavating | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Manteno, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | M & J Underground Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Monee, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Logan’s Excavating & Snow Removal Inc | 51 | 3.8★ (10) | Bourbonnais, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roo's Excavating | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Coal City, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ford & Sons Concrete, Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | Kankakee | — | — |
| 10 | DLS Trucking & Industrial | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Bradley, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Kankakee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Kankakee
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Bourbonnais, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Manteno, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Monee, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coal City, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Kankakee
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bradley, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in University Park, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteno, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minooka, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 23 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.3★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Kankakee
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & E Septic Service | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| AR&EZ Lawn and Landscaping | In Kankakee | |
| Ashco Construction | In Kankakee | |
| Castle Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Dav Roofing Company | 5.0★ (6) | In Kankakee |
| DLS Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Goodman Roofing LLC Kankakee | 5.0★ (8) | In Kankakee |
| Hamann Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Kankakee |
| Hardin Lines Stripe | In Kankakee | |
| Hatting Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Kankakee |
| Hemenover Construction/ Summit Custom Woodworking | In Kankakee | |
| JB West | 5.0★ (8) | In Kankakee |
| Limitless Hauling and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Kankakee |
| Net Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Kankakee |
| Patern Sewer Maintenance Inc | In Kankakee | |
| Preferred Roofing Co | 4.6★ (18) | In Kankakee |
| PSI | In Kankakee | |
| Scanlon Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Kankakee |
| Spangler Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tenco Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Kankakee excavating contractors
We scored 15 Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kankakee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kankakee, IL is Allied Water Services with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Traxx Grading LLC (#2) and Fields Septic Service (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kankakee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Kankakee, IL. 3 of them are based in Kankakee; 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 Kankakee are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Kankakee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fields Septic Service (#3), Renzo Excavating (#4) and Logan’s Excavating & Snow Removal Inc (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Kankakee work on weekends?
9 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Allied Water Services (#1), Traxx Grading LLC (#2) and Fields Septic Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kankakee excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Kankakee is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Allied Water Services has the most, 212 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 Kankakee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kankakee 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 Kankakee
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Kankakee.
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