59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews, the most in Lockport.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lockport, IL (2026)
96 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lockport: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 96.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,039 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 96 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
96 Lockport excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 96 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lockport at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,514) | Naperville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.7★ (2,039) | Aurora, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 56 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Standard Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Homer Glen, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Stip Brothers Excavating Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Joliet, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Grindforce Land Services | 53 | 5.0★ (21) | Orland Park, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining | 53 | 5.0★ (172) | North Aurora, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Concord Excavating LLC | 52 | 3.7★ (6) | Lockport | — | — |
The 96 best excavating contractors in Lockport, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Naperville, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,514 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lombard, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,641 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homer Glen, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Joliet, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Orland Park, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Aurora, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockport
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Crest Hill, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Forest Park, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shorewood, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Bridgeview, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darien, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Melrose Park, 24 mi away
51/100CR 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.
Based in Mokena, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Northlake, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Iwema Excavating
Based in Cicero, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batavia, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Frankfort Square, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clarendon Hills, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bolingbrook, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
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 96 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lockport
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baumgartner Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Bisping Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Carlin Moran Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| DEYCO Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lockport |
| Dirt Pros Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Dostal Albert | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Emergency HVAC Heating and Cooling Lockport | In Lockport | |
| EZ Site Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Gould Brothers Excavating & Demolition, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Jet excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Ludwig Explosives Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Maas Hauling & Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Pro Sno Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Rolnik Concrete & Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Russ & Co | In Lockport | |
| TDS 5 Home Improvement | In Lockport | |
| Troutman Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Western Gradall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Your Home Solutions Plug | 5.0★ (7) | In Lockport |
How we ranked Lockport excavating contractors
We scored 96 Lockport 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 Lockport 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 Lockport: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lockport?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lockport, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 96 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lockport?
ContractorsRanked ranks 96 excavating contractors serving Lockport, IL. 3 of them are based in Lockport; 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 Lockport are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Lockport post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lockport work on weekends?
49 of 96 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lockport excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 96 rated excavating contractors in Lockport is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,265 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 Lockport count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lockport 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 Lockport
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 96 excavating contractors serving Lockport.
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