55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,002 Google reviews, the most in Taylorville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Taylorville, IL (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Taylorville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 55/100; 4.8★ from 1,002 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Kelley's Septic Tank & Sewer Service Inc, 270 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 15 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Taylorville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Taylorville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 55 | 4.8★ (1,002) | Chatham, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 54 | 4.9★ (259) | Springfield, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Nehrt Excavating | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Centralia, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Falcon Excavating & Tree Service | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Springfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | B and S Landscaping Inc | 50 | 4.0★ (41) | Downers Grove, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lufkin Environmental | 49 | 4.9★ (56) | Springfield, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Finfrock Sewer Services | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | Springfield, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Axiom building and construction | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | Springfield, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Kelley's Septic Tank & Sewer Service Inc | 48 | 4.9★ (270) | Decatur, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Troy Page Excavating, Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | Decatur, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Taylorville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Springfield, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downers Grove, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Springfield, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur, 25 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Decatur, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 13 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 19 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
41/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Taylorville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BTG Landscaping & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| CD Power Washing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Taylorville |
| Chronister Brothers Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Taylorville |
| Clancy Coleman Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Coleman’s Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Taylorville |
| Handyman By Curtis LLC | In Taylorville | |
| Hayes Farm Draining & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Hutchens Bulldozing Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Taylorville |
| Huttes Excavating & Concrete LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| J C's Backhoe Services | In Taylorville | |
| Jr Excavating Sewer & Water | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| JRE Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Long Excavating | In Taylorville | |
| Modern *Paving *Scrap *Demolition | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Phil Tullis Excavating | In Taylorville | |
| QuickCare HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | In Taylorville |
| Robinson Bulldozing Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Service | 1.0★ (2) | In Taylorville |
| White Bros Construction & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Window Genie of Springfield Decatur and Taylorville | 5.0★ (83) | In Taylorville |
How we ranked Taylorville excavating contractors
We scored 15 Taylorville 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 Taylorville 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 Taylorville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Taylorville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Taylorville, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,002 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Nehrt Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Taylorville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Taylorville, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Taylorville are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Taylorville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Falcon Excavating & Tree Service (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Taylorville work on weekends?
9 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#2) and Nehrt Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Taylorville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Taylorville is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 1,002 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 Taylorville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Taylorville 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 Taylorville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Taylorville.
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