57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, the most in Ottawa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ottawa, IL (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ottawa: Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Joe Hatzer & Son Contractors Inc, 14 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Ottawa excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ottawa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Peru, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ben Thrall Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Yorkville, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Joe Hatzer & Son Contractors Inc | 56 | 4.0★ (14) | Streator, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Grand Rapids Enterprises Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Ottawa | — | — |
| 5 | Conley Excavating | 54 | 4.8★ (4) | Morris, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Brandt Excavating Inc | 52 | 4.4★ (9) | Morris, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | USA 1 Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Mendota, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | River Landscaping & Tree Service | 51 | 4.5★ (10) | Peru, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Stott Contracting LLC | 51 | 4.7★ (3) | Morris, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | TJS Excavating Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Mendota, 20 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Ottawa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Yorkville, 19 mi away
57/100CR 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 Streator, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Morris, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Morris, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mendota, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Mendota, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Spring Valley, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Ottawa
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B & B Construction and Excavating Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Cutting Edge Lawn Care | 4.6★ (10) | In Ottawa |
| D&J Illinois Land Specialist | In Ottawa | |
| Fowlers Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (21) | In Ottawa |
| hoch's hauling and excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| JOHN POHAR AND SONS, INC. | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Jon's Excavating Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Kubiak Construction | In Ottawa | |
| Ladzinski Cement Finishing Co | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Mackenzie Exteriors & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Ottawa Deck | In Ottawa | |
| P. L. S. Remodeling And Repairs - Rodney Seibert | 1.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Row House Realty Group - Phil Makarewicz | 4.8★ (60) | In Ottawa |
| Ryan Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| S & E Concrete | 1.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| SEAL-A-LOT SEALCOATING STRIPING HOT TAR CRACK FILLING ,TANKS & EQUIP. | 5.0★ (3) | In Ottawa |
| Thrush Sanitation Service Inc | 4.7★ (60) | In Ottawa |
| Town & Country Services | 4.9★ (426) | In Ottawa |
| Troutman Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Universal Asphalt & Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Ottawa excavating contractors
We scored 11 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ottawa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ottawa, IL is Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ben Thrall Excavating (#2) and Joe Hatzer & Son Contractors Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ottawa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Ottawa, IL. 1 of them is based in Ottawa; 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 Ottawa are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Ottawa posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ottawa work on weekends?
3 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching (#1), USA 1 Excavating (#7) and River Landscaping & Tree Service (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ottawa excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Ottawa is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Prime Habitat Management Forestry Mulching has the most, 18 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 Ottawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ottawa 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 Ottawa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Ottawa.
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