57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,790 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waterloo, IL (2026)
44 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waterloo: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 2,790 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 #2 of 44.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,589 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Waterloo excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waterloo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,790) | Belleville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (5,589) | St. Louis, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 5.0★ (509) | Murphy, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | SES Stormwater Erosion Specialties | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | Belleville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Ground Breakers STL | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | St. Louis, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bahr Hydroexcavation | 53 | 3.7★ (6) | De Soto, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hensley Excavating Co | 53 | 4.3★ (6) | Barnhart, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Clean Slate Groundworks | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Belleville, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | S & K Excavation LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Bonne Terre, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Elite Grading and Excavating | 51 | 5.0★ (11) | Wildwood, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 44 best excavating contractors in Waterloo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in St. Louis, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,589 Google reviews, the most in Waterloo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphy, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 509 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 De Soto, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barnhart, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belleville, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Bonne Terre, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Wildwood, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Brentwood, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 St. Louis, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 AB Contracting
Based in Festus, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 Big A’s Lawncare
Based in Festus, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Baker Excavating
Based in Kirkwood, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Arnold, 16 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Lulic LLC
Based in St. Louis, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 East Saint Louis, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Louis, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Festus, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wentzville, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Barnhart, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Retaining wall supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brentwood, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 44 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Riebold Excavating & Construction . | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Adams Outdoors | 47 | 4.3★ (18) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Environmental Restoration, LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Castle Contracting, LLC | 47 | 3.3★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 30 | B L HAVERSTICK CONCRETE LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Custom Concrete & Truck Service | 45 | 5.0★ (12) | 16 mi |
| 32 | RH Hauling and Excavating | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 33 | Wilson's Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc. | 45 | 4.5★ (32) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Main Street Demolition of St. Louis | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Kleinschmidt Landscape Maintenance | 45 | 4.3★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 36 | Bells Bobcat Service | 44 | 2.3★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 37 | Gansner Excavating and Grading LLC | 44 | 4.0★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 38 | Sandy Creek Landscaping | 44 | 5.0★ (27) | 21 mi |
| 39 | Accel Landscaping | 42 | 3.4★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 40 | Becker Contracting Co, Inc. | 42 | 3.7★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 41 | Hoekel's Hauling & Bobcat Services | 41 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 42 | Pangea Group | 41 | 3.4★ (12) | 19 mi |
| 43 | Ahrens Contracting Inc. | 41 | 4.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 44 | Handy Andy Contracting LLC | 41 | 2.7★ (7) | 25 mi |
Also serving Waterloo
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 Team Landscaping & Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ahrens Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| ALC •Excavation •Demolition •Concrete | In Waterloo | |
| Ata construction & maintenance | 4.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Atlanta Asphalt Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Baecht’s Decks & Power Washing | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| Castle Contracting Warehouse & Yard | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Cross Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Waterloo |
| Drywall Division | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Eleven Eleven Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Excavating St. Louis | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Frazer Excavating LLC | In Waterloo | |
| Heinen Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| J1S Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Miller Excavating & Land Management | In Waterloo | |
| Robinson Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| RoofingnearmeSTL | 5.0★ (3) | In Waterloo |
| Specialty Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| Sternau Excavation & Fuel LLC | In Waterloo | |
| Ted Bradford Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
How we ranked Waterloo excavating contractors
We scored 44 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waterloo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waterloo, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,790 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waterloo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving Waterloo, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Waterloo are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Waterloo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Waterloo work on weekends?
22 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Waterloo excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in Waterloo is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,589 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Waterloo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waterloo 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 Waterloo
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving Waterloo.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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