Ranked #1 in Rockford
Based in Rockford
61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,676 Google reviews, the most in Rockford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Rockford, IL (2026)
27 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rockford: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 4,676 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Landmark Excavating Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 27.
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Most-reviewed: 815 Septic Guy, 62 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 27 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
27 Rockford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 27 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Rockford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service | 61 | 4.8★ (4,676) | Rockford | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Landmark Excavating Inc. | 57 | 3.5★ (4) | Rockford | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Norup Trenching | 55 | 4.8★ (25) | Rockford | — | — |
| 4 | Kelsey Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.5★ (6) | Rockford | — | — |
| 5 | Spain Construction Inc | 55 | 3.8★ (8) | Rockford | — | — |
| 6 | 815 Septic Guy | 54 | 5.0★ (62) | Machesney Park, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | T R Excavating Inc | 54 | 3.5★ (4) | Rockford | — | — |
| 8 | Troy Lee Excavating Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Loves Park, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | J and P Land Services LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | South Beloit, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | RD Lawn Care & Snow Removal LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | Machesney Park, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 27 best excavating contractors in Rockford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rockford
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Rockford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Machesney Park, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Loves Park, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 South Beloit, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Machesney Park, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Loves Park, 3 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 C & P Excavation
Based in Rockford
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Belvidere, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Sand & gravel supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belvidere, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Beloit, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Loves Park, 3 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rockton, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 6 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 N-TRAK Group
Based in Loves Park, 5 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Beloit, 18 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 20 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 27 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Timber Landscaping Inc. | 41 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Furman Bros, LLC | 39 | 4.2★ (6) | 23 mi |
Also serving Rockford
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 A Construction Concrete | In Rockford | |
| AA Construction Concrete Coatings | 5.0★ (14) | In Rockford |
| Allstorm Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Rockford |
| Anderson Bros Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Boquillas Construction L.L.C. | In Rockford | |
| CRANES HOME REPAIR | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Dee L Deckard Trucking-Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Rockford |
| E&C Construction | In Rockford | |
| J A H Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Rockford |
| Johns Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Kee Solutions LLC | In Rockford | |
| L.t. Construction | In Rockford | |
| Miller Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Rockford |
| Morris Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Northstone Rockford Concrete Contractors | In Rockford | |
| Rail Construction Co | 3.7★ (3) | In Rockford |
| Ravens Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Rockford |
| RMO Construction | In Rockford | |
| SCANDROLI CONSTRUCTION | In Rockford | |
| Utility Underground Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Rockford |
How we ranked Rockford excavating contractors
We scored 27 Rockford 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 Rockford 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 Rockford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Rockford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Rockford, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,676 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Landmark Excavating Inc. (#2) and Norup Trenching (#3) follow. We ranked 27 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Rockford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 27 excavating contractors serving Rockford, IL. 10 of them are based in Rockford; 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 Rockford are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Rockford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service (#1), Landmark Excavating Inc. (#2) and 815 Septic Guy (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Rockford work on weekends?
11 of 27 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service (#1), Landmark Excavating Inc. (#2) and 815 Septic Guy (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Rockford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 27 rated excavating contractors in Rockford is 4.7★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service has the most, 4,676 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 Rockford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Rockford 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 Rockford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 excavating contractors serving Rockford.
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