67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, the most in Platteville.
Best Excavating Contractors in Platteville, WI (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Platteville: Hard Rock Excavating LLC, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Wiederholt Enterprises, LLC, 14 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked after Hard Rock Excavating LLC; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Platteville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Platteville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hard Rock Excavating LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (15) | Platteville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Wiederholt Enterprises, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (14) | Platteville | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC | 60 | 4.1★ (9) | Platteville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Owen's Excavating and Trenching, Inc | 59 | 4.0★ (5) | Platteville | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rural Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Platteville | — | — |
| 6 | Sproule Construction & Quarry - Dan | 58 | 4.0★ (4) | Platteville | Sat | — |
| 7 | Haas Excavating LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Platteville | Sat | — |
| 8 | TDC Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Asbury, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Patterson Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Dubuque, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Green Valley Landscaping & Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Dubuque, 17 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Platteville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Platteville
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Platteville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based in Platteville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Platteville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Platteville
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Platteville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Asbury, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based in Dubuque, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in Dubuque, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dubuque, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Also serving Platteville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ehrlich Excavating Inc. | 17 mi | |
| Evans Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Platteville |
| Fever River Construction & Electric | 5.0★ (22) | In Platteville |
| Friederick Excavating Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Platteville |
| Insta Foam Insulation & Roofing LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Platteville |
| Koelker Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Platteville |
| Leconte Electric | 5.0★ (5) | In Platteville |
| McMahon Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Midwest Hardscape & Concrete | In Platteville | |
| Pagel Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Platteville |
| Pine Ridge Land Care LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Platteville |
| Quality Concrete Construction | 22 mi | |
| Siegenthaler Excavating & Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | In Platteville |
| Somers Excavating & Transport | 18 mi | |
| Southwest Asphalt Sealing & Striping LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Platteville |
| Swaziek Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Platteville |
| Timmerman Drywall | In Platteville | |
| Vincent Excavating LLC | In Platteville | |
| Wamsley Excavating & Quarry Products | 5.0★ (2) | In Platteville |
| Willy Plowman Excavating | 22 mi |
How we ranked Platteville excavating contractors
We scored 14 Platteville 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 Platteville 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 Platteville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Platteville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Platteville, WI is Hard Rock Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wiederholt Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Platteville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Platteville, WI. 7 of them are based in Platteville; 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 Platteville are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Platteville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#1) and Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Platteville work on weekends?
6 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#1), Wiederholt Enterprises, LLC (#2) and Michel Septic Service & Excavating, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Platteville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Platteville is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Hard Rock Excavating LLC has the most, 15 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 Platteville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Platteville 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 Platteville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Platteville.
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