Ranked #1 in Vernon Hills
Based in Arlington Heights, 7 mi away
60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Vernon Hills, IL (2026)
120 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Vernon Hills: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 120.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,018 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
120 Vernon Hills excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 120 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Vernon Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Method Property Services | 59 | 5.0★ (58) | Fox Lake, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Tryon Grading, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Fox Lake, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Drain & Plumbing Services | 58 | 4.8★ (710) | Wheeling, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,118) | Waukegan, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | PC Demolition & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (39) | Highland Park, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,119) | Crystal Lake, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | HT STRENGER Plumbing Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (236) | Lake Bluff, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Peter Excavation & Demolition Company | 56 | 5.0★ (34) | Northbrook, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
The 120 best excavating contractors in Vernon Hills, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fox Lake, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, the most in Vernon Hills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 710 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,118 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Bluff, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 236 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,040 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Twin Lakes, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Grayslake, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Libertyville, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Smooth Paving
Based in Mundelein, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Prospect, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Melrose Park, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 McHenry, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 120 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Titon Services | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Burr Oak Plumbing | 52 | 5.0★ (148) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Rossi Contractors | 52 | 4.7★ (31) | 22 mi |
| 29 | McHenry Excavating, Inc | 52 | 4.9★ (35) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Pipe Strong | 52 | 4.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Anchor Excavation Contractors | 52 | 5.0★ (19) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Eagle Landscape & Excavating LLC. | 52 | 4.8★ (42) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Paramount Utility & Excavating Service Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 34 | MBR Wrecking | 51 | 4.9★ (68) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Windy City junk removal | 51 | 5.0★ (49) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Onyx Excavation & Demolition | 51 | 5.0★ (26) | 4 mi |
| 37 | Scorpio Excavating | 51 | 1.8★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 38 | ARK Demolition & Excavation | 51 | 5.0★ (50) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Plus One Tree Service Inc | 51 | 4.9★ (54) | 19 mi |
| 40 | Arrow Plumbing | 51 | 4.9★ (149) | 5 mi |
| 41 | Fischer Bros Const Co | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 42 | Campanella & Sons | 50 | 3.2★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 43 | TEC Excavating, Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 44 | Drains Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (200) | 19 mi |
| 45 | PETE Demolition & Excavation | 50 | 5.0★ (36) | 17 mi |
| 46 | Salce Inc | 50 | 4.6★ (10) | 22 mi |
| 47 | Lindahl Brothers Inc | 50 | 3.7★ (18) | 19 mi |
| 48 | Bob Rohrs & Son Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 49 | Doetsch Contractors | 50 | 4.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 50 | Martin Excavation Contractors | 50 | 5.0★ (23) | 23 mi |
Also serving Vernon Hills
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albrecht Enterprises Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Baar Construction | In Vernon Hills | |
| Curran Contracting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Easy Deck Staining & Painting | 5.0★ (5) | In Vernon Hills |
| Emergency Hvac Heating and Cooling Vernon Hills | In Vernon Hills | |
| Epoxy Floor & Countertops Coating | 5.0★ (3) | In Vernon Hills |
| Flagship Underground | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Fresh Flow | In Vernon Hills | |
| J & M Elite Renovations | 5.0★ (8) | In Vernon Hills |
| J.A.C.K. Coffey | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Kaleidoscoped Creations | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| KW HVAC Vernon Hills | In Vernon Hills | |
| Lake Julian Contracting, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lowe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Meintzer Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Prime Season | 5.0★ (98) | In Vernon Hills |
| Schuepfer, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Smith & Sons Services | 5.0★ (8) | In Vernon Hills |
| Snelten Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| WellDone HVAC Vernon Hills | 5.0★ (36) | In Vernon Hills |
How we ranked Vernon Hills excavating contractors
We scored 120 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Vernon Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Vernon Hills, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,373 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Method Property Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 120 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Vernon Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 120 excavating contractors serving Vernon Hills, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Vernon Hills are open 24/7?
24 ranked excavating contractors in Vernon Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Tryon Grading, LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Vernon Hills work on weekends?
63 of 120 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Method Property Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Vernon Hills excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 120 rated excavating contractors in Vernon Hills is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,018 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 Vernon Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 120 excavating contractors serving Vernon Hills.
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