Ranked #1 in Pekin
Based in Peoria, 16 mi away
57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,117 Google reviews, the most in Pekin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pekin, IL (2026)
40 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Pekin: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 1,117 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rooter -Matic Sewer Drain and Septic, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 40.
- 22
Most-reviewed: Reading & Son Plumbing, Inc., 341 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 40 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Pekin excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 40 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Pekin at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service | 57 | 4.8★ (1,117) | Peoria, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rooter -Matic Sewer Drain and Septic | 56 | 4.7★ (83) | Pekin | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | David Burling Excavating, Inc. | 56 | 4.4★ (50) | Pekin | — | — |
| 4 | Wayne Litwiller Excavating | 55 | 4.2★ (43) | Morton, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Al Bragg Excavating Co. | 55 | 5.0★ (44) | East Peoria, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co | 54 | 4.8★ (247) | Creve Coeur, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | IBP Services | 54 | 4.5★ (8) | North Peoria, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bobcat | 54 | 4.7★ (34) | Peoria, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Leveled Up Tree & Crane | 54 | 5.0★ (65) | Peoria, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | CMT Excavating | 53 | 4.5★ (8) | East Peoria, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 40 best excavating contractors in Pekin, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pekin
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pekin
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morton, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Creve Coeur, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 247 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 IBP Services
Based in North Peoria, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#8 Bobcat
Based in Peoria, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 CMT Excavating
Based in East Peoria, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pekin
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Minton Materials
Based in Morton, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Morton, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 East Peoria, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Canton, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 244 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 LandCo
Based in Washington, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Grandy Services
Based in Peoria, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Peoria, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 341 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Peoria, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peoria, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 40 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | D Brooks Excavation | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Premier View Landscaping, L.L.C. | 48 | 4.8★ (46) | 22 mi |
| 28 | 360 Property Services | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Cochran's Concrete and Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (17) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Stark Excavating Inc | 48 | 3.0★ (10) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Skinner Sewer Services LLC DBA A&B Hunter Sewer Service | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Hofstatter Material & Services | 47 | 4.9★ (30) | 20 mi |
| 33 | River City Septic & Excavating | 46 | 4.4★ (25) | 22 mi |
| 34 | River City Septic & Excavating | 45 | 4.5★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 35 | IronHustler Excavating, Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Advanced Demolition | 45 | 2.6★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 37 | C & G Concrete Construction Co., Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 38 | The Outdoor Worx Co | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 39 | McMahill & Sons Construction | 44 | 4.5★ (11) | 15 mi |
| 40 | All Jacked Up Concrete Lifters | 41 | 3.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
Also serving Pekin
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 to Z Rental | 4.5★ (158) | In Pekin |
| Al Bragg Excavating Co | In Pekin | |
| B&W Harn Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Beckman Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Pekin |
| CDO Trucking and Demolition | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Central Illinois Storm Shelters | 2.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| CleanCut Property Service | In Pekin | |
| Grace Built Construction LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Pekin |
| IDEAL Contracting Specialist | 5.0★ (4) | In Pekin |
| Lohman Heating and Cooling | 5.0★ (7) | In Pekin |
| Lowery's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Mallorys Residential and Light Commercial Services LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Pekin |
| Martin Carpentry LLC | In Pekin | |
| Mike Yordy Excavating & Land Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Monroe Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Oak Grove Excavating, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Peoria Demolitions | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Premier Excavation LLC | In Pekin | |
| VanOppen Construction | In Pekin | |
| Wiegand & Storrer Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Pekin excavating contractors
We scored 40 Pekin 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 2, 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 Pekin 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 Pekin: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pekin?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pekin, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,117 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rooter -Matic Sewer Drain and Septic (#2) and David Burling Excavating, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 40 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pekin?
ContractorsRanked ranks 40 excavating contractors serving Pekin, IL. 3 of them are based in Pekin; 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 Pekin are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Pekin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service (#1), Rooter -Matic Sewer Drain and Septic (#2) and A & B Hunter Sewer Service Co (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Pekin work on weekends?
19 of 40 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service (#1), Rooter -Matic Sewer Drain and Septic (#2) and Al Bragg Excavating Co. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pekin excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated excavating contractors in Pekin is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service has the most, 1,117 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 Pekin count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pekin 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 Pekin
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 40 excavating contractors serving Pekin.
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