61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, the most in Schaumburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Schaumburg, IL (2026)
134 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Schaumburg: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 134.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,373 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 134 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
134 Schaumburg excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 70 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 134 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Schaumburg at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,641) | Lombard, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Drain & Plumbing Services | 56 | 4.8★ (710) | Wheeling, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,514) | Naperville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,119) | Crystal Lake, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Method Property Services | 55 | 5.0★ (58) | Fox Lake, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.7★ (2,039) | Aurora, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | GroundTec Landscape Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (65) | Schaumburg | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 134 best excavating contractors in Schaumburg, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lombard, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,641 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,514 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,039 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Northbrook, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Pipe Strong
Based in Schaumburg
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Northlake, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Melrose Park, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Elmhurst, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Prospect, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Titon Services
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Highland Park, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roselle, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Highland Park, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 North Aurora, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 172 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Bluff, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bensenville, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Batavia, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 134 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Schaumburg
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. Focus Construction USA | In Schaumburg | |
| A1 Schaumburg Bathroom Remodeling | In Schaumburg | |
| American Grading Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Schaumburg |
| AN QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC | 3.9★ (15) | In Schaumburg |
| Angler Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Schaumburg |
| Boulders Excavation | In Schaumburg | |
| Duo-Fast Construction | In Schaumburg | |
| Eagles Painting & Decorative of Schaumburg | 5.0★ (24) | In Schaumburg |
| Epic Construction Management LLC | In Schaumburg | |
| Georgia & Company Construction, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | In Schaumburg |
| HD One Construction LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Schaumburg |
| KW HVAC Schaumburg | In Schaumburg | |
| More To Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Schaumburg |
| Nitto Construction Inc. | In Schaumburg | |
| Premier Flooring Schaumburg | 5.0★ (1) | In Schaumburg |
| Schaumburg Heating & Air Conditioning Services | 4.7★ (33) | In Schaumburg |
| Schaumburg HVAC Bros | In Schaumburg | |
| Shriji Construction Inc | In Schaumburg | |
| Vextron construction inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Schaumburg |
| Water Damage Experts Schaumburg IL | 5.0★ (2) | In Schaumburg |
How we ranked Schaumburg excavating contractors
We scored 134 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Schaumburg?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Schaumburg, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 134 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Schaumburg?
ContractorsRanked ranks 134 excavating contractors serving Schaumburg, IL. 3 of them are based in Schaumburg; 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 Schaumburg are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Schaumburg post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Schaumburg work on weekends?
70 of 134 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Schaumburg excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 134 rated excavating contractors in Schaumburg is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,018 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 Schaumburg count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 134 excavating contractors serving Schaumburg.
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