56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Middleton, WI (2026)
25 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Middleton: Hard Rock Excavating LLC, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation., 566 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Middleton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 25 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Middleton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hard Rock Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Platteville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. | 54 | 4.8★ (566) | Madison, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Kirch Excavating Service LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Waunakee, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Mandt Sandfill Trucking & Excavating | 54 | 4.7★ (33) | Fitchburg, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Kavon Excavating & Grading Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Verona, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Hellenbrand Brothers Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Middleton | — | — |
| 7 | Spahn Excavating Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Waunakee, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Gausmann Trenching | 52 | 4.3★ (7) | Madison, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Madison Crushing & Excavating | 52 | 4.0★ (5) | Madison, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Antos Excavating Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Stoughton, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 25 best excavating contractors in Middleton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Madison, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 566 Google reviews, the most in Middleton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Fitchburg, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Verona, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Middleton
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Waunakee, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Madison, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Stoughton, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Waunakee, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 DEKTEX
Based in Verona, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Sun Prairie, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Fitchburg, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Fitchburg, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Madison, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Dem Works
Based in Baraboo, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Middleton
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Aggregate supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Mount Horeb, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
Also serving Middleton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acculevel | 5.0★ (17) | In Middleton |
| Acker Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Middleton |
| Advanced Homescapes | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Asphalt Paving Pros LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Middleton |
| Badger Paving - Middleton | In Middleton | |
| Bert's Septic & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Butch's Concrete & Excavating Llc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Clemens Excavating Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Corex Excavation & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Dependable Landscape & Lawncr | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Evolve Exteriors - Madison | 5.0★ (7) | In Middleton |
| Martinson Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Rice Grading | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Rupp Dirt Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Middleton |
| Speedway Sand & Gravel Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Middleton |
| Tom's Drywall & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Tread Lightly Services | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Under Construction | Forward | In Middleton | |
| Willing Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Wipperfurth Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Middleton excavating contractors
We scored 25 Middleton 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 Middleton 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 Middleton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Middleton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Middleton, WI is Hard Rock Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. (#2) and Kirch Excavating Service LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 25 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Middleton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 25 excavating contractors serving Middleton, WI. 2 of them are based in Middleton; 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 Middleton are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Middleton posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Middleton work on weekends?
7 of 25 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#1), Antos Excavating Inc (#10) and DEKTEX (#12). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Middleton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated excavating contractors in Middleton is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. has the most, 566 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Middleton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Middleton 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 Middleton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 25 excavating contractors serving Middleton.
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