60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews, the most in Montgomery.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Montgomery, IL (2026)
83 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Montgomery: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 2,039 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 83.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,641 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 83 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
83 Montgomery excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 83 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Montgomery at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.7★ (2,039) | Aurora, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,514) | Naperville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining | 57 | 5.0★ (172) | North Aurora, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Blue Whale Backflow, Plumbing, & Excavating | 54 | 4.5★ (46) | Batavia, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Heartland Recycling-Aurora CCDD, LLC | 54 | 4.5★ (42) | Aurora, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | M L & L Excavating Inc | 53 | 3.8★ (4) | Aurora, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Junk and Demolition Empire | 53 | 5.0★ (52) | Montgomery | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Niles Excavating, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Plano, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bryant Midwest Corporation | 52 | 4.0★ (3) | Plainfield, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 83 best excavating contractors in Montgomery, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Naperville, 13 mi away
58/100CR 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 North Aurora, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 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 Batavia, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Aurora, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Montgomery
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Plainfield, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Sycamore, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homer Glen, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 West Chicago, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Titon Services
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Oswego, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Schaumburg, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Digging It, Inc.
Based in Yorkville, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 24 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.
Based in Yorkville, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Batavia, 8 mi away
51/100CR 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 Elburn, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Village of Campton Hills, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarendon Hills, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 83 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Montgomery
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Montgomery HVAC Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Montgomery |
| Bulldog Earth Movers Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Cali Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Montgomery |
| Dirt Pros Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Gould Brothers Excavating & Demolition, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Great Spirit Concrete | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| GutierrezConcreteGC | In Montgomery | |
| Jet excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Jon's Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Ludwig Explosives Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Maas Hauling & Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Mario Conte Excavating | 2.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Mitercraft Construction | 3.5★ (2) | In Montgomery |
| Payne and Sons Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (23) | In Montgomery |
| Pro Sno Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Reinke Associated Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Rolnik Concrete & Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| S&s maintenance & construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Montgomery |
| United waterproofing solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Montgomery |
| Western Gradall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Montgomery excavating contractors
We scored 83 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Montgomery?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Montgomery, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3) follow. We ranked 83 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Montgomery?
ContractorsRanked ranks 83 excavating contractors serving Montgomery, IL. 1 of them is based in Montgomery; 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 Montgomery are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Montgomery post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Montgomery work on weekends?
38 of 83 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Montgomery excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 83 rated excavating contractors in Montgomery is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,039 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 Montgomery count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Montgomery 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 Montgomery
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 83 excavating contractors serving Montgomery.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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