58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Upper Alton, IL (2026)
52 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Upper Alton: Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4:30 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 52.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
52 Upper Alton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 52 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Upper Alton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (43) | Upper Alton | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (4,983) | Hazelwood, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,738) | Saint Charles, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Kamex Excavating & Grdng | 55 | 4.4★ (16) | Granite City, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Green Acres Outdoor Services | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Collinsville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Arbor Junkies Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (127) | Edwardsville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Badger Daylighting - Hydrovac Service Company | 53 | 4.0★ (4) | Granite City, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Wilson Excavating Services | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | East Alton, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Affordable Sewer Repair By Barley Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | Edwardsville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 52 best excavating contractors in Upper Alton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hazelwood, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,983 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Upper Alton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,738 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Collinsville, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granite City, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 East Alton, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethalto, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Alton, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Godfrey, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edwardsville, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Edwardsville, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in East Alton, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collinsville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Collinsville, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Saint Charles, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Godfrey, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 East Saint Louis, 9 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring 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 52 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Upper Alton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advantage Asphalt & Sealcoating | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Ahrens Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| AJ Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Ata construction & maintenance | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Barbour Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Castle Contracting Warehouse & Yard | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Dr Patch Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Drywall Division | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| E & A Excavating and Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Upper Alton |
| Earthworks Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Upper Alton |
| FRY'S EXCAVATING & GRADING | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| G&S Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Hosto Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Killion Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Long Paving and Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| McKee’s Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Pfeifer Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Ross Excavating | In Upper Alton | |
| Semke Grading & Pipe Works | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Superior Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Upper Alton |
How we ranked Upper Alton excavating contractors
We scored 52 Upper Alton 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 Upper Alton 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 Upper Alton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Upper Alton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Upper Alton, IL is Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4:30 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 52 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Upper Alton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 52 excavating contractors serving Upper Alton, IL. 1 of them is based in Upper Alton; 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 Upper Alton are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Upper Alton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Upper Alton work on weekends?
25 of 52 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 18 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kilduff Excavating & Construction LLC (#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 Upper Alton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 52 rated excavating contractors in Upper Alton is 4.7★, with a median of 10 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 Upper Alton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Upper Alton 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 Upper Alton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 excavating contractors serving Upper Alton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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