59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oswego, IL (2026)
73 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Oswego: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 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 73.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Oswego excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oswego at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.7★ (2,039) | Aurora, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,514) | Naperville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pro Services Plumbing, Drains, Sewer Lining | 56 | 5.0★ (172) | North Aurora, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Blue Whale Backflow, Plumbing, & Excavating | 53 | 4.5★ (46) | Batavia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Heartland Recycling-Aurora CCDD, LLC | 53 | 4.5★ (42) | Aurora, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Niles Excavating, Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Plano, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | M L & L Excavating Inc | 53 | 3.8★ (4) | Aurora, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bryant Midwest Corporation | 52 | 4.0★ (3) | Plainfield, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 73 best excavating contractors in Oswego, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Naperville, 15 mi away
57/100CR 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, 9 mi away
56/100CR 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, 20 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 Orland Park, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews, the most in Oswego.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batavia, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Plano, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Aurora, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Plainfield, 6 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 Oswego
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Homer Glen, 19 mi away
52/100CR 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 Yorkville, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Digging It, Inc.
Based in Yorkville, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 West Chicago, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Shorewood, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Montgomery, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 DeKalb, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Schaumburg, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Elburn, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Batavia, 11 mi away
50/100CR 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 Darien, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Plano, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minooka, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarendon Hills, 15 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 73 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Oswego
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASE Illini-Scapes | In Oswego | |
| Baish Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Oswego |
| Brothers Effect Hardscape | In Oswego | |
| Dirt Pros Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Gould Brothers Excavating & Demolition, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Great Spirit Concrete | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Jet excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Jon's Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Jsa Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Oswego |
| Junk in the Truck Junk Removal & Hauling | 5.0★ (819) | In Oswego |
| Keystone Construction | 5.0★ (21) | In Oswego |
| Ludwig Explosives Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Maas Hauling & Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Pro Sno Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Rolnik Concrete & Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| SolidCore Epoxy & Polyaspartic Floor | In Oswego | |
| W.Beeman Enterprises Inc. | In Oswego | |
| Waszak Construction Inc | In Oswego | |
| West Peak HVAC Group | In Oswego | |
| Western Gradall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Oswego excavating contractors
We scored 73 Oswego 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 Oswego 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 Oswego: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oswego?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oswego, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. 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 73 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oswego?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 excavating contractors serving Oswego, IL. 2 of them are based in Oswego; 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 Oswego are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Oswego 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 Oswego work on weekends?
37 of 73 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 Oswego excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated excavating contractors in Oswego is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,265 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Oswego count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oswego 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 Oswego
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 excavating contractors serving Oswego.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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