59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lincoln, IL (2026)
6 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lincoln: Midstate Land Solutions LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): D & D Complete Sewer Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: D & D Complete Sewer Services, 21 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Lincoln excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 excavating contractors in Lincoln at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midstate Land Solutions LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Bloomington, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | D & D Complete Sewer Services | 58 | 3.9★ (21) | Lincoln | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Tool Excavating | 51 | 4.8★ (4) | Clinton, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Colorado Rock and Dirt Works | 48 | 5.0★ (8) | Brighton, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Mikes Concrete | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | Decatur, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Wreck It © Demolition Contractor | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntley, 24 mi away | — | — |
The 6 best excavating contractors in Lincoln, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lincoln
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, the most in Lincoln.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Brighton, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 24 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Lincoln excavating contractors
We scored 6 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lincoln?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lincoln, IL is Midstate Land Solutions LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. D & D Complete Sewer Services (#2) and Tool Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 6 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lincoln?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 excavating contractors serving Lincoln, IL. 1 of them is based in Lincoln; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lincoln are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Lincoln posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is D & D Complete Sewer Services (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lincoln work on weekends?
4 of 6 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Midstate Land Solutions LLC (#1), D & D Complete Sewer Services (#2) and Colorado Rock and Dirt Works (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lincoln excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated excavating contractors in Lincoln is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. D & D Complete Sewer Services has the most, 21 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 Lincoln count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lincoln 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 Lincoln
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 excavating contractors serving Lincoln.
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