56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Morris, IL (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Morris: Conley Excavating, CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
- 10
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Digging It, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 24.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Touchdown Services, 34 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Morris excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Morris at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conley Excavating | 56 | 4.8★ (4) | Morris | — | Overall |
| 2 | Ben Thrall Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Yorkville, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Brandt Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.4★ (9) | Morris | — | — |
| 4 | Touchdown Services | 54 | 4.2★ (34) | Minooka, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Richard Kubinski Excavating | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | Shorewood, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Stott Contracting LLC | 53 | 4.7★ (3) | Morris | — | — |
| 7 | Porcaro Services | 53 | 4.7★ (34) | Shorewood, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Affordable Concrete, Excavation & Demolition By Fleming | 52 | 3.9★ (14) | Minooka, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Niles Excavating, Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Plano, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Digging It, Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | Yorkville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Morris, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Yorkville, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Morris
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Minooka, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 34 Google reviews, the most in Morris.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shorewood, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Morris
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shorewood, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, the most in Morris.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minooka, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 22 mi away
51/100CR 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.
#10 Digging It, Inc.
Based in Yorkville, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joliet, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 FIIMB LLC
Based in Crest Hill, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 C&J Construction
Based in Homer Glen, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crest Hill, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Minooka, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lockport, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Ottawa, 20 mi away
48/100CR 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 Canton, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 22 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oswego, 23 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochelle, 25 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Morris
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & E Septic Service | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Ace Boring and Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Antrex Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| B & B Construction and Excavating Co. | 5.0★ (2) | In Morris |
| Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Baish Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Castle Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Conley Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Morris |
| DeGraaf Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Morris |
| Gould Brothers Excavating & Demolition, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Gregg W Dobczyk Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| H.D. Backhoe Service | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Jon's Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Mackenzie Exteriors & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Morris Construction Brothers | 5.0★ (1) | In Morris |
| P. L. S. Remodeling And Repairs - Rodney Seibert | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Rolnik Concrete & Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| S & E Concrete | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Troutman Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Morris |
| Wilkinson Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Morris excavating contractors
We scored 24 Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Morris?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Morris, IL is Conley Excavating with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews. Ben Thrall Excavating (#2) and Brandt Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Morris?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Morris, IL. 3 of them are based in Morris; 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 Morris are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Morris post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Digging It, Inc. (#10), FIIMB LLC (#12) and Krause Enterprises, Inc. (#13). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Morris work on weekends?
8 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Touchdown Services (#4), Porcaro Services (#7) and Affordable Concrete, Excavation & Demolition By Fleming (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Morris excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Morris is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Touchdown Services has the most, 34 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 Morris count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Morris 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 Morris
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Morris.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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