59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Marion, IL (2026)
33 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Marion: Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Reynolds Exteriors And Coating, 180 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Marion excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Marion at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Marion | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (92) | Herrin, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Armstrong Earthworks LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Herrin, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Smith Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | Harrisburg, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Campbell Trucking & Excavating | 56 | 3.7★ (57) | Herrin, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Reynolds Exteriors And Coating | 55 | 4.7★ (180) | Marion | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Big Muddy Excavating | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Marion | — | — |
| 8 | Revival Land Management | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Marion | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Morris Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Marion | — | — |
| 10 | Hawthorne Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Marion | Sat | — |
The 33 best excavating contractors in Marion, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Herrin, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Harrisburg, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews, the most in Marion.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Marion
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Marion
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Marion
54/100CR 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 Herrin, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Earth Services
Based in Benton, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Benton, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Murphysboro, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 C&C Tree Service
Based in Herrin, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Murphysboro, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Ellis Excavating
Based in Murphysboro, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 33 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Integrity Excavating & Contracting LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 27 | Marion Concrete Construction, Inc. | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | In Marion |
| 28 | SM Burkey Construction Company | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Always Excavating And Landscaping | 46 | 3.8★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 30 | Done Rite Paving and Sealcoating | 46 | 3.1★ (12) | 19 mi |
| 31 | Skelcher-Milani Septic Service | 46 | 3.8★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Skelcher-Milani Septic Service | 45 | 4.7★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 33 | Stone's Outdoor Services | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
Also serving Marion
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Excavation | In Marion | |
| BryanJonesConstruction | 3.0★ (1) | In Marion |
| Calcaterra Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Colombo Compact Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Donelson Backhoe | 4.5★ (2) | In Marion |
| Edwards Elite Excavation | In Marion | |
| Frankie Edwards Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Garrett Excavating | In Marion | |
| Hall Trucking & Excavating Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Jerry White Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Marion |
| Jolly's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Marion |
| Kearney Construction Solutions | In Marion | |
| Mcvicker Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Moon's Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Mr. B's Landscape Const. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Riley's Land Management LLC | In Marion | |
| Short brothers express | In Marion | |
| Stennett Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Trav's Excavating Inc | In Marion | |
| White Bros Construction & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Marion |
How we ranked Marion excavating contractors
We scored 33 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Marion?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Marion, IL is Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC (#2) and Armstrong Earthworks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 33 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Marion?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 excavating contractors serving Marion, IL. 9 of them are based in Marion; 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 Marion are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Marion post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork (#1), X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC (#2) and Revival Land Management (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Marion work on weekends?
13 of 33 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Neat Cut Lawn Care & Dirtwork (#1), X-Treme Green Lawn Maintenance, LLC (#2) and Armstrong Earthworks LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Marion excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated excavating contractors in Marion is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Reynolds Exteriors And Coating has the most, 180 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Marion count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Marion 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 Marion
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 excavating contractors serving Marion.
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