59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lindenhurst, IL (2026)
100 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lindenhurst: Tryon Grading, LLC, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 100.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,018 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
100 Lindenhurst excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 48 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 100 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lindenhurst at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tryon Grading, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Fox Lake, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,118) | Waukegan, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer | 58 | 4.9★ (639) | Fox Lake, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Method Property Services | 58 | 5.0★ (58) | Fox Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,618) | Kenosha, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,119) | Crystal Lake, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lake County Grading Co LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (25) | Libertyville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 10 | Burr Oak Plumbing | 55 | 5.0★ (148) | Antioch, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 100 best excavating contractors in Lindenhurst, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waukegan, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,118 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fox Lake, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Kenosha, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,618 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, the most in Lindenhurst.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Twin Lakes, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Lake Bluff, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Gurnee, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Lake Villa, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Antioch, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 Drains Inc
Based in Spring Grove, 10 mi away
53/100CR 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 Highland Park, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 100 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lindenhurst
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Brigade Landscaping | 5.0★ (27) | In Lindenhurst |
| Bluestone Construction LLC | In Lindenhurst | |
| Bracker Pump & Well Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Chicago Heavy Equipment Services | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Curran Contracting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| DirtGiant | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| J.A.C.K. Coffey | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Kearns Excavation LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Lake Julian Contracting, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Lowe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Meintzer Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Nissen Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Peak pavement | 5.0★ (13) | In Lindenhurst |
| Sealcoating Asphalt | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Snelten Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Trivie Painting LLC | In Lindenhurst | |
| TruAir Comfort LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Lindenhurst |
| United Legacy Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Lindenhurst |
| Wilk Pro Construction | In Lindenhurst | |
| Yocco Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Lindenhurst excavating contractors
We scored 100 Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lindenhurst?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lindenhurst, IL is Tryon Grading, LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#3) follow. We ranked 100 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lindenhurst?
ContractorsRanked ranks 100 excavating contractors serving Lindenhurst, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Lindenhurst are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Lindenhurst post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tryon Grading, LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lindenhurst work on weekends?
48 of 100 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tryon Grading, LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lindenhurst excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 100 rated excavating contractors in Lindenhurst is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,018 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Lindenhurst count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 100 excavating contractors serving Lindenhurst.
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