61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,758 Google reviews, the most in Urbana.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Urbana, IL (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Urbana: Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc., CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 2,758 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 217, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: 217, Inc., 1,662 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 15 ranked after Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Urbana excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Urbana at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (2,758) | Champaign, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 217, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (1,662) | Champaign, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roth Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Champaign, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Stark Excavating | 54 | 3.7★ (6) | Champaign, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Ennis Excavation & Equipment Rental | 54 | 2.0★ (4) | Urbana | — | — |
| 6 | Midwest Excavation & Concrete | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Champaign, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Ezell Excavating | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Douglas, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Harmon Excavating Inc | 53 | 3.5★ (6) | Champaign, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mid Illinois Concrete & Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Urbana | — | — |
| 10 | Snider's Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Danville, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Urbana, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 217, Inc.
Based in Champaign, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,662 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Champaign, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Urbana
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ 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 Champaign, 10 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Champaign, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Urbana
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Urbana
48/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rantoul, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Urbana
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A. H. Blackwater Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Blue's Lawngrading Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Cresap Excavating & Forestry | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Duce Construction Company | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| E&F Roofing and Construction LLC | In Urbana | |
| Grunloh Urbana | In Urbana | |
| Harmons Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hislope Backhoe Service Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Hunt Excavating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Illinois Excavation Septic Concrete, LLC | 2 mi | |
| Legacy 1943 LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Urbana |
| LG&Y Alfa General Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Urbana |
| Martin Bros Logistics LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Mid Illinois Concrete & Excavation, Inc. | In Urbana | |
| Modern Home Upgrades | 5.0★ (3) | In Urbana |
| Msr | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Northern Concrete And Excavating Inc | In Urbana | |
| Roessler Construction & Contracting, Inc. | In Urbana | |
| UBC Urbana Concrete | 5.0★ (1) | In Urbana |
| Urbana Roofing Project | 5.0★ (1) | In Urbana |
How we ranked Urbana excavating contractors
We scored 15 Urbana 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 Urbana 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 Urbana: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Urbana?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Urbana, IL is Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,758 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 217, Inc. (#2) and Roth Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Urbana?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Urbana, IL. 4 of them are based in Urbana; 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 Urbana are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Urbana post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. (#1), 217, Inc. (#2) and Roth Excavation (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Urbana work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. (#1), 217, Inc. (#2) and Roth Excavation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Urbana excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Urbana is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Lanz Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc. has the most, 2,758 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 Urbana count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Urbana 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 Urbana
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Urbana.
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