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Best Excavating Contractors in Troy, IL (2026)

47 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Troy: Green Acres Outdoor Services, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Williams Excavating and Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

47 Troy excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 47 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Troy at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Troy at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Green Acres Outdoor Services575.0★ (9)Collinsville, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Williams Excavating and Construction573.6★ (5)Troy24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (5,589)St. Louis, 19 mi away24/7Most reviews
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (2,790)Belleville, 16 mi away24/7—
5Kamex Excavating & Grdng564.4★ (16)Granite City, 10 mi away24/7—
6Arbor Junkies Tree Service545.0★ (127)Edwardsville, 10 mi away24/7—
7Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company544.0★ (4)Granite City, 10 mi away24/7—
8Ron Hunsche Excavating Inc544.3★ (3)Highland, 11 mi away24/7—
9Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC545.0★ (43)Upper Alton, 16 mi awaySat—
10Affordable Sewer Repair By Barley Excavating545.0★ (14)Edwardsville, 7 mi away24/7—

The 47 best excavating contractors in Troy, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Granite City, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4336 IL-162, Granite City, IL 62040
  2. Based in Highland, 11 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12442 Sportsman Rd, Highland, IL 62249
  3. Based in Collinsville, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
  4. Based in Edwardsville, 6 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1027 Franklin Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
  5. Based in Collinsville, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    5460 Sugar Loaf Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234
  6. Based in O'Fallon, 6 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    402 Stantons Ln, O'Fallon, IL 62269
  7. Based in Edwardsville, 9 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4853 IL-159, Edwardsville, IL 62025
  8. Based in Belleville, 21 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
  9. Based in Highland, 12 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in Belleville, 13 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    789 W Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293

All 47 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in Troy, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Carson Excavating LLC495.0★ (3)18 mi
27The Petroff Companies Inc.493.5★ (19)10 mi
28Ray's Excavation Inc493.7★ (6)17 mi
29S. Shafer Excavating & Demolition492.6★ (12)10 mi
30Stutz Excavating Inc484.0★ (33)18 mi
31Potters Dirt Worx485.0★ (7)20 mi
32Ray's Plumbing Repair483.9★ (13)13 mi
33Harris Company Inc.474.3★ (12)22 mi
34J. R. Holman Excavating LLC475.0★ (8)24 mi
35Warnick Complete Land Management, LLC474.9★ (33)16 mi
36First Cable Construction LLC.473.8★ (37)22 mi
37Wagner and Sons Inc Excavating - Construction462.8★ (4)21 mi
38Lulic LLC465.0★ (3)24 mi
39Custom Concrete & Truck Service465.0★ (12)15 mi
40Main Street Demolition of St. Louis455.0★ (7)20 mi
41Wilson's Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc.434.5★ (32)20 mi
42Kettler Excavating & Concrete425.0★ (3)23 mi
43Kleinschmidt Landscape Maintenance424.3★ (4)21 mi
44Ahrens Contracting Inc.414.0★ (3)19 mi
45Handy Andy Contracting LLC412.7★ (7)25 mi
46Pangea Group413.4★ (12)20 mi
47EarthworX Contracting415.0★ (4)22 mi

Also serving Troy

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Troy
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Team Landscaping & Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)22 mi
Advantage Asphalt & Sealcoating5.0★ (2)21 mi
Ahrens Contracting3.0★ (2)16 mi
Atlanta Asphalt Inc5.0★ (1)17 mi
Barbour Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Berco Industrial5.0★ (1)13 mi
Dr Patch Concrete5.0★ (2)20 mi
Drywall Division5.0★ (2)22 mi
E & A Excavating and Services5.0★ (1)17 mi
Evergreen Landscaping & Excavating5.0★ (1)6 mi
Farmer Roofing And Construction LLCIn Troy
G&S Trucking & Excavating5.0★ (2)10 mi
Heinen Landscaping LLC5.0★ (1)20 mi
Hosto Excavating3.0★ (2)12 mi
J H Contractors Inc5.0★ (1)11 mi
Jpk Excavating Inc1.0★ (1)18 mi
McKee’s Land Management5.0★ (2)19 mi
Mertzke Trucking & Excavating Inc3.0★ (1)6 mi
Pfeifer Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)25 mi
Supreme Trucking & Excavating LLC1.0★ (1)11 mi

How we ranked Troy excavating contractors

We scored 47 Troy 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Troy data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Troy: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Troy?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Troy, IL is Green Acres Outdoor Services with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Williams Excavating and Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 47 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Troy?

ContractorsRanked ranks 47 excavating contractors serving Troy, IL. 1 of them is based in Troy; 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 Troy are open 24/7?

13 ranked excavating contractors in Troy post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Green Acres Outdoor Services (#1), Williams Excavating and Construction (#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 Troy work on weekends?

25 of 47 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Green Acres Outdoor Services (#1), Williams Excavating and Construction (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Troy excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated excavating contractors in Troy is 4.5★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,589 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Troy count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Troy 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 Troy

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 excavating contractors serving Troy.
  2. November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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