57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Normal, IL (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Normal: Dave Capodice Excavating & Material Sales, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 24.
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Most-reviewed: A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co, 247 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Normal excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Normal at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Capodice Excavating & Material Sales | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | Bloomington, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | America's Underground Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Normal | — | — |
| 3 | A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co | 56 | 4.8★ (247) | Creve Coeur, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Tolan's Excavating Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Bloomington, 3 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | K & G Concrete And Excavating | 55 | 3.9★ (7) | Bloomington, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Stark Excavating Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (23) | Bloomington, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gaddy Electric & Excavating | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Bloomington, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Minton Materials | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Morton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Zehr Property Maintenance | 53 | 5.0★ (191) | East Peoria, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain & Water Cleanup | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Bloomington, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Normal, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Normal
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Creve Coeur, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 247 Google reviews, the most in Normal.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Bloomington, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Bloomington, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Morton, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 East Peoria, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Normal
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Misch Rooter-Man
Based in Bloomington, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Morton, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 Meyer Exteriors
Based in Bloomington, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 3 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 3 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 20 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Normal
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Mulching Pros | 6 mi | |
| Dovel's Bulldozing | 3 mi | |
| EDH, Inc - Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Everlight Designs | 5.0★ (8) | In Normal |
| Furman Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Gary Wollenschlager Septic Systems & Excavating | In Normal | |
| Hauptman & Daughters Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Hlmp Construction | In Normal | |
| Ken Perry Excavating | In Normal | |
| Lowery's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Mike Yordy Excavation | 25 mi | |
| Mott Services | 3 mi | |
| Nord Construction | 7 mi | |
| Oak Grove Excavating, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Strong Concrete & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Struck Renovations LLC | In Normal | |
| Williamson Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Woodrum Bros Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Normal |
How we ranked Normal excavating contractors
We scored 24 Normal 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 Normal 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 Normal: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Normal?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Normal, IL is Dave Capodice Excavating & Material Sales with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews. America's Underground Solutions (#2) and A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Normal?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Normal, IL. 2 of them are based in Normal; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Normal are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Normal post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co (#3), Minton Materials (#8) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain & Water Cleanup (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Normal work on weekends?
9 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co (#3), Minton Materials (#8) and Zehr Property Maintenance (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Normal excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Normal is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co has the most, 247 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Normal count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Normal 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 Normal
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Normal.
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