56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Stoughton, WI (2026)
44 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Stoughton: Antos Excavating Inc, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hard Rock Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
- 5
Most-reviewed: H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation., 566 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Stoughton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Stoughton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antos Excavating Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Stoughton | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Hard Rock Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Platteville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jaeckel Brothers Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (67) | Jefferson, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Mandt Sandfill Trucking & Excavating | 54 | 4.7★ (33) | Fitchburg, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. | 53 | 4.8★ (566) | Madison, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Valia Excavating | 53 | 4.7★ (26) | Fort Atkinson, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gausmann Trenching | 53 | 4.3★ (7) | Madison, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Superior Landscapes | 52 | 5.0★ (62) | Janesville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Hallman Asphalt & Sealing LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (149) | Sun Prairie, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Kavon Excavating & Grading Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Verona, 17 mi away | — | — |
The 44 best excavating contractors in Stoughton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Platteville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jefferson, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 566 Google reviews, the most in Stoughton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Janesville, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Verona, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McFarland, 9 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Hausz Bros Inc
Based in Fort Atkinson, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Janesville, 13 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edgerton, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 DEKTEX
Based in Verona, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waunakee, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Fort Atkinson, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Fitchburg, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mills, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 44 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Spahn Excavating Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Integrity Grading & Excavating, Inc. | 48 | 2.8★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 28 | Ryan Incorporated Central | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 29 | M. Eggleston Construction | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 30 | UltraGreen Hydroseeding & Irrigation, LLC | 47 | 3.7★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Mike Nehls Excavating & Septic Systems | 47 | 4.8★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Eagle Enterprise Excavating | 47 | 4.3★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Hellenbrand Brothers Excavating | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 34 | Ground Force Solutions (Formerly Snyder's Excavation) | 46 | 3.6★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 35 | J. Becker Construction, Inc. | 46 | 3.0★ (7) | 9 mi |
| 36 | Ormond Landscaping LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (9) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Bjoin limestone | 45 | 4.3★ (32) | 17 mi |
| 38 | Country Water Well and Septic LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (21) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Center Construction, L.L.C. | 44 | 4.4★ (30) | 20 mi |
| 40 | KING PROPERTY SERVICES LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Advanced Construction of Janesville | 43 | 4.4★ (13) | 18 mi |
| 42 | Madison Landscape Construction | 43 | 3.9★ (25) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Northwestern Stone LLC | 42 | 4.0★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 44 | James Churchill & Sons Trucking LLC | 42 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
Also serving Stoughton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Badger Paving - Stoughton | In Stoughton | |
| Badgerland Lot Striping | 5.0★ (10) | In Stoughton |
| Bert's Septic & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| BSE Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Clift Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Corex Excavation & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Fuller Excavating Inc | In Stoughton | |
| Homann Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Landmark Improvements, L.L.C. | In Stoughton | |
| LCS Concrete | In Stoughton | |
| Martinson Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| McKnight Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| MJB Construction & Consulting | In Stoughton | |
| Morris Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Priority Grading & Excavating | In Stoughton | |
| Rip Rap - Wisconsin - Ultimate Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Speedway Sand & Gravel Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Tom's Drywall & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Weis Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Willing Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
How we ranked Stoughton excavating contractors
We scored 44 Stoughton 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 Stoughton 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 Stoughton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Stoughton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Stoughton, WI is Antos Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#2) and Jaeckel Brothers Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Stoughton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving Stoughton, WI. 1 of them is based in Stoughton; 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 Stoughton are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Stoughton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#2), Superior Landscapes (#8) and Legan Construction & Remodeling (#23). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Stoughton work on weekends?
14 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Antos Excavating Inc (#1), Hard Rock Excavating LLC (#2) and Jaeckel Brothers Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Stoughton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in Stoughton is 4.7★, with a median of 9 reviews. H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing and Fire Protection Corporation. has the most, 566 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Stoughton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Stoughton 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 Stoughton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving Stoughton.
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