63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 666 Google reviews, the most in Pontiac.
Best Excavating Contractors in Pontiac, IL (2026)
5 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Pontiac: Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric and Septic, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 666 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Petree Farms Demolition & Excavation LLC, 14 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked after Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric and Septic; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Pontiac excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 excavating contractors in Pontiac at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric and Septic | 63 | 5.0★ (666) | Pontiac | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Petree Farms Demolition & Excavation LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | Canton, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Joe Hatzer & Son Contractors Inc | 50 | 4.0★ (14) | Streator, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Lovell Excavating, Inc. | 49 | 4.0★ (3) | Canton, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Meyer Exteriors | 45 | 4.5★ (8) | Bloomington, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
The 5 best excavating contractors in Pontiac, 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 Canton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Streator, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Canton, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bloomington, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
How we ranked Pontiac excavating contractors
We scored 5 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Pontiac?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Pontiac, IL is Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric and Septic with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 666 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Petree Farms Demolition & Excavation LLC (#2) and Joe Hatzer & Son Contractors Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 5 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Pontiac?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 excavating contractors serving Pontiac, IL. 1 of them is based in Pontiac; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Pontiac are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Pontiac posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric and Septic (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Pontiac work on weekends?
2 of 5 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric and Septic (#1) and Meyer Exteriors (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Pontiac excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated excavating contractors in Pontiac is 4.5★, with a median of 14 reviews. Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric and Septic has the most, 666 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 Pontiac count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Pontiac 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 Pontiac
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 excavating contractors serving Pontiac.
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