61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Niles, MI (2026)
51 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Niles: JD's Tree And More, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 132 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 51.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 825 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Niles excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 51 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Niles at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JD's Tree And More | 61 | 4.5★ (132) | Niles | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (825) | Mishawaka, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Krueger's Septic Services | 57 | 4.8★ (95) | Niles | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Busy Lil Beavers LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (238) | Elkhart, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kidders Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Elkhart, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | C & E Excavating Inc | 53 | 4.9★ (7) | South Bend, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Fast Act Landscaping And Lawn Care LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (39) | Granger, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Huff Septic Inc | 53 | 4.9★ (691) | South Bend, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Pelley Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Niles | — | — |
| 10 | G4 Septic and Excavation | 52 | 4.4★ (5) | South Bend, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 51 best excavating contractors in Niles, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mishawaka, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews, the most in Niles.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 South Bend, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Granger, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in LaPorte, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Granger, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Granger, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 17 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 B & Z Co
Based in Benton Harbor, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Myers Excavating
Based in South Bend, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dowagiac, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Mishawaka, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 51 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Niles
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Rate Construction | 4.6★ (24) | In Niles |
| Astrong Construction LLC | In Niles | |
| J M Hunt Drywall Plastering | 5.0★ (3) | In Niles |
| Justin’s Septic and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| kiell excavating | 3.0★ (1) | In Niles |
| Kiell Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Niles |
| Kinsella Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Niles |
| Northern Construction | 3.7★ (9) | In Niles |
| Pro Renovation Group | 5.0★ (6) | In Niles |
| R & R Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| RB Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Rolling Prairie Excavating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Ron Willis Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Rooftech Construction Niles | 5.0★ (88) | In Niles |
| South Bend Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Square 1 Enterprises - Hauling & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Stone Brothers Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| TAZ Construction & Concrete | 1.0★ (1) | In Niles |
| Ventura Masonry | 4.8★ (22) | In Niles |
| Youngs Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Niles excavating contractors
We scored 51 Niles 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 Niles 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 Niles: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Niles?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Niles, MI is JD's Tree And More with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Krueger's Septic Services (#3) follow. We ranked 51 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Niles?
ContractorsRanked ranks 51 excavating contractors serving Niles, MI. 4 of them are based in Niles; 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 Niles are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Niles post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JD's Tree And More (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Krueger's Septic Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Niles work on weekends?
19 of 51 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JD's Tree And More (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Krueger's Septic Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Niles excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated excavating contractors in Niles is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 825 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 Niles count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Niles 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 Niles
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 51 excavating contractors serving Niles.
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