59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Markham, IL (2026)
108 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Markham: Good Service Plumbing and excavations, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 403 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 108.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 8,411 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 108 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
108 Markham excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 108 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Markham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 59 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.8★ (1,088) | Merrillville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roy Zenere Trucking & Excavating | 54 | 4.5★ (13) | Lynwood, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Renzo Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Kankakee, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Munday Maintenance | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Frankfort Square, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Grindforce Land Services | 53 | 5.0★ (21) | Orland Park, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 108 best excavating contractors in Markham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Orland Park, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, the most in Markham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort Square, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Orland Park, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Lombard, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Naperville, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Forest Park, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homer Glen, 15 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 Bridgeview, 11 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.
#15 Iwema Excavating
Based in Cicero, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Lynwood, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monee, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Frankfort, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Melrose Park, 23 mi away
51/100CR 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 Country Club Hills, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mokena, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Crestwood, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Crown Point, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 108 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Markham
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) | 17 mi |
| Bisping Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Carlin Moran Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Cementmex Inc | 2.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Crossroads Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| D & M Construction Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Dostal Albert | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| EZ Site Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Good Services Plumbing and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Gould Brothers Excavating & Demolition, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| INSERV, Inc. - Gary Location | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Lagestee Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Ludwig Explosives Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Midgett Concrete & Construction Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| R. Sluis Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Riteway Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| South Land Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| StoneLex Property Professionals LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Western Gradall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Markham excavating contractors
We scored 108 Markham 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 Markham 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 Markham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Markham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Markham, IL is Good Service Plumbing and excavations with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 108 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Markham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 108 excavating contractors serving Markham, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Markham are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Markham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#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 Markham work on weekends?
49 of 108 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#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 Markham excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 108 rated excavating contractors in Markham is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 8,411 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Markham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Markham 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 Markham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 108 excavating contractors serving Markham.
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