56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 566 Google reviews, the most in Madison.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Madison, WI (2026)
29 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Madison: H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation., CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 566 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hard Rock Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
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Most-reviewed: Hallman Asphalt & Sealing LLC, 149 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 29 ranked after H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation.; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Madison excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 29 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Madison at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. | 56 | 4.8★ (566) | Madison | — | Overall |
| 2 | Hard Rock Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Platteville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gausmann Trenching | 56 | 4.3★ (7) | Madison | — | — |
| 4 | Madison Crushing & Excavating | 55 | 4.0★ (5) | Madison | — | — |
| 5 | Lauersdorf Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Madison | — | — |
| 6 | Mandt Sandfill Trucking & Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (33) | Fitchburg, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Kirch Excavating Service LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Waunakee, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Kavon Excavating & Grading Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Verona, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Antos Excavating Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Stoughton, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Integrity Grading & Excavating, Inc. | 52 | 2.8★ (4) | Madison | — | — |
The 29 best excavating contractors in Madison, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Platteville, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Madison
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Fitchburg, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 6 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 Verona, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Stoughton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Madison
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Waunakee, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Fitchburg, 2 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McFarland, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 DEKTEX
Based in Verona, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleton, 11 mi away
50/100CR 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 Madison
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Madison
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 8 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Dem Works
Based in Baraboo, 16 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 19 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 29 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Northwestern Stone LLC | 46 | 4.0★ (9) | 7 mi |
| 27 | Fink's Paving, Excavating & Concrete | 46 | 3.8★ (27) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Tellefson Concrete & Excavation | 46 | 3.4★ (8) | 22 mi |
| 29 | J. Becker Construction, Inc. | 42 | 3.0★ (7) | 23 mi |
Also serving Madison
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfa construction llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| AM Construction Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Madison |
| Badger Paving - Madison | In Madison | |
| CJ Kavon Company LLC | In Madison | |
| Clemens Excavating Co. | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Earthwise Excavating and Landscaping LLC | In Madison | |
| Edgerton Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Madison |
| Forbair Group Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Madison |
| Harold's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Heartwood Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Kevin McCarty Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Madison Excavating Contractors | In Madison | |
| NextGen Exteriors Madison LLC | 5.0★ (63) | In Madison |
| Parking Lot Striping Madison | 5.0★ (2) | In Madison |
| Pepper Construction of Wisconsin - Madison | In Madison | |
| Shamrock construction | In Madison | |
| Speedway Sand & Gravel Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Structura Landscapes | In Madison | |
| Total Bathroom Solutions | 4.9★ (27) | In Madison |
| Vertical Solutions Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (13) | In Madison |
How we ranked Madison excavating contractors
We scored 29 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Madison?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Madison, WI is H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 566 Google reviews. Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#2) and Gausmann Trenching (#3) follow. We ranked 29 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Madison?
ContractorsRanked ranks 29 excavating contractors serving Madison, WI. 8 of them are based in Madison; 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 Madison are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Madison posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Madison work on weekends?
9 of 29 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#2), Antos Excavating Inc (#9) and Bill's Earth Services (#15). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Madison excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 29 rated excavating contractors in Madison is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. has the most, 566 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 Madison count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Madison 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 Madison
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 excavating contractors serving Madison.
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