56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Milwaukee, WI (2026)
71 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Milwaukee: GK Landscaping And Construction, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 71.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,618 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
71 South Milwaukee excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 71 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Milwaukee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK Landscaping And Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Oak Creek, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Caledonia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Knight Plumbing, Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (1,063) | Milwaukee, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,618) | Kenosha, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | R.H. Heileman Excavating Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Muskego, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Schaefer Grading and Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Caledonia, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Bracker Pump & Well Service-Wellpumps.com | 53 | 4.9★ (70) | Racine, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Povlick Excavating Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Milwaukee, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | G & F Excavating Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Racine, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Underground Excavating, LLC. | 52 | 3.4★ (5) | West Bend, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 71 best excavating contractors in South Milwaukee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Caledonia, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,618 Google reviews, the most in South Milwaukee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muskego, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Caledonia, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Racine, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Racine, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 West Bend, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Subterranean
Based in Milwaukee, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Creek, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Creek, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wind Lake, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Ross Landcare
Based in Caledonia, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 AMW Services LLC
Based in Brookfield, 4 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wind Lake, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Brookfield, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Franklin, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 71 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Milwaukee
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brian's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| BT Anderson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| CNS CONCRETE | 5.0★ (1) | In South Milwaukee |
| Dirtline excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Douglas Lauer Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Golden Construction & Excavating, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hoppe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| JCR RESTORATION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In South Milwaukee |
| John Vassh & Sons DBA VTech Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| M & M Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Maass Excavating & Trucking, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Owens Outdoor Services LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In South Milwaukee |
| PEMS Property Exterior Management Service | In South Milwaukee | |
| Prohands LLC | In South Milwaukee | |
| Salvage Specialists | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Walters Grading and Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Whitehouse Grading & Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Wisco Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In South Milwaukee |
| Wizco Services LLC | In South Milwaukee | |
| Yocco Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked South Milwaukee excavating contractors
We scored 71 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Milwaukee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Milwaukee, WI is GK Landscaping And Construction with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#2) and Knight Plumbing, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 71 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Milwaukee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 71 excavating contractors serving South Milwaukee, WI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in South Milwaukee are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in South Milwaukee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4) and Underground Excavating, LLC. (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Milwaukee work on weekends?
30 of 71 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GK Landscaping And Construction (#1), Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#2) and Knight Plumbing, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Milwaukee excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 71 rated excavating contractors in South Milwaukee is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,618 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 South Milwaukee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 71 excavating contractors serving South Milwaukee.
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