58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Skokie, IL (2026)
92 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Skokie: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 92.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 8,411 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 92 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
92 Skokie excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 56 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 92 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Skokie at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,040) | Evanston, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (8,411) | Chicago, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Method Property Services | 55 | 5.0★ (58) | Fox Lake, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Peter Excavation & Demolition Company | 55 | 5.0★ (34) | Northbrook, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Drain & Plumbing Services | 55 | 4.8★ (710) | Wheeling, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Emergency Plumbing service | 55 | 4.9★ (231) | Highland Park, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | MBR Wrecking | 55 | 4.9★ (68) | Lincolnwood, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Tryon Grading, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (40) | Fox Lake, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 92 best excavating contractors in Skokie, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 8,411 Google reviews, the most in Skokie.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Schaumburg, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Northbrook, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Wheeling, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Highland Park, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 MBR Wrecking
Based in Lincolnwood, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melrose Park, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Lombard, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Skokie
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmette, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northlake, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Chicago, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Salce Inc
Based in River Grove, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Chicago, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Iwema Excavating
Based in Cicero, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Mount Prospect, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Skokie
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
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 92 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Skokie
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 Plus Construction & Development LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Skokie |
| Accolade Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Skokie |
| Albrecht Enterprises Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Auburn Construction | In Skokie | |
| B8 Construction | In Skokie | |
| Barto Enterprises Inc | 3.0★ (4) | In Skokie |
| Builders Ultimate INC | In Skokie | |
| Dwyer Custom Construction LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Skokie |
| Flagship Underground | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Handyman | In Skokie | |
| Moore Construction Group, LLC | In Skokie | |
| NextGen Builders Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Skokie |
| Nexus Grid | 5.0★ (1) | In Skokie |
| NM Construction & Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Skokie |
| One Rate MLS | In Skokie | |
| Peak Skokie Bathroom Remodeling | In Skokie | |
| Performance Hydrovac and concrete | In Skokie | |
| Rice Masonry Construction | In Skokie | |
| Skokie Roofing Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Skokie |
| True Colors Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Skokie |
How we ranked Skokie excavating contractors
We scored 92 Skokie 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 Skokie 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 Skokie: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Skokie?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Skokie, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 92 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Skokie?
ContractorsRanked ranks 92 excavating contractors serving Skokie, IL. 2 of them are based in Skokie; 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 Skokie are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Skokie 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 Skokie work on weekends?
56 of 92 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 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 Skokie excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 92 rated excavating contractors in Skokie is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 8,411 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Skokie count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Skokie 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 Skokie
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 92 excavating contractors serving Skokie.
More excavating contractors and Skokie pages
Excavating contractors near Skokie
- Excavating contractors in Lincolnwood, IL92 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Evanston, IL90 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Morton Grove, IL104 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Wilmette, IL95 ranked
- Excavating contractors in West Ridge, IL90 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Niles, IL106 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Glenview, IL101 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Rogers Park, IL86 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Albany Park, IL96 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Lincoln Square, IL86 ranked
Other trades in Skokie
- Roofers in Skokie2070 ranked
- Plumbers in Skokie962 ranked
- Electricians in Skokie847 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Skokie1431 ranked
- General contractors in Skokie1440 ranked
- Painters in Skokie545 ranked
- Landscapers in Skokie342 ranked
- Handymen in Skokie258 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Skokie1039 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Skokie1044 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Skokie803 ranked
- Tile installers in Skokie191 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Skokie32 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Skokie450 ranked
- Fence contractors in Skokie218 ranked
- Deck builders in Skokie367 ranked
- Siding contractors in Skokie1023 ranked
- Window installers in Skokie1009 ranked
- Gutter installers in Skokie504 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Skokie117 ranked
- Solar installers in Skokie139 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Skokie240 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Skokie231 ranked
- Tree services in Skokie295 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Skokie659 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Skokie1013 ranked
- Home builders in Skokie607 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Skokie146 ranked
- Window cleaners in Skokie172 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Skokie191 ranked
- Pest control companies in Skokie228 ranked
- Paving contractors in Skokie347 ranked
- Auto glass repair shops in Skokie249 ranked
- Septic service companies in Skokie221 ranked
- Pool builders in Skokie166 ranked
- All contractors in Skokie