62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, the most in La Crosse.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in La Crosse, WI (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in La Crosse: Level Sewer and Drain, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 10
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bo's Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 12.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Tri State Land Works, 29 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked after Level Sewer and Drain; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 La Crosse excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in La Crosse at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Level Sewer and Drain | 62 | 4.9★ (60) | La Crosse | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Miller Earthworks | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | La Crosse | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | 608 Landworx LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Sparta, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Les Manske & Sons Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | La Crosse | — | — |
| 5 | Midwest Excavating and Electric | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | La Crosse | — | — |
| 6 | Harter Trucking Inc | 55 | 4.0★ (4) | Onalaska, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Tom's Bobcat & Snowplowing Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (15) | La Crosse | Sat | — |
| 8 | J.F. Brennan Company | 54 | 4.9★ (28) | La Crosse | — | — |
| 9 | Apex Concrete and Excavating Inc. | 53 | 4.3★ (6) | Onalaska, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Bo's Tree Service | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Winona, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 12 best excavating contractors in La Crosse, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in La Crosse
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Sparta, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Onalaska, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 La Crosse
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Crosse
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Onalaska, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winona, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Sparta, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Onalaska, 10 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trucking company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving La Crosse
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acculevel | 4.8★ (5) | In La Crosse |
| Acme Excavating & Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Benson Construction llc | In La Crosse | |
| BKC Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In La Crosse |
| C Viner Plumbing & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In La Crosse |
| Crdn Of Western Wisconsin | 1.0★ (1) | In La Crosse |
| Custom Excavating | In La Crosse | |
| CWC Construction LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In La Crosse |
| Ellefson Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In La Crosse |
| Fastenal Industrial & Construction Supplies | In La Crosse | |
| Herlitzke Enterprises LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In La Crosse |
| La Crosse Backhoe Services Inc | In La Crosse | |
| LaCrosse Backhoe Service. | In La Crosse | |
| Michaels Energy | 3.8★ (4) | In La Crosse |
| Midwest Roof & Solar- La Crosse | 4.9★ (18) | In La Crosse |
| Richland Home Power | 5.0★ (1) | In La Crosse |
| Timeless Exteriors Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In La Crosse |
| TJ's Trucking & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Your Way Landscaping La crosse LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In La Crosse |
| Zink's Total Care | 5.0★ (1) | In La Crosse |
How we ranked La Crosse excavating contractors
We scored 12 La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in La Crosse?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in La Crosse, WI is Level Sewer and Drain with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Miller Earthworks (#2) and 608 Landworx LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in La Crosse?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving La Crosse, WI. 6 of them are based in La Crosse; 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 La Crosse are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in La Crosse post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Level Sewer and Drain (#1) and Bo's Tree Service (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in La Crosse work on weekends?
6 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Level Sewer and Drain (#1), Miller Earthworks (#2) and 608 Landworx LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do La Crosse excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in La Crosse is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Level Sewer and Drain has the most, 60 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 La Crosse count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the La Crosse 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 La Crosse
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving La Crosse.
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