59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Watertown, WI (2026)
34 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Watertown: Jerry Hepp Excavating Inc, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): C&C Pumps, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.
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Most-reviewed: C&C Pumps, 149 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Watertown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Watertown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Hepp Excavating Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (16) | Watertown | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Jaeckel Brothers Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (67) | Jefferson, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | C&C Pumps | 58 | 5.0★ (149) | Hartford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Koplin Excavating & Grading, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (18) | Watertown | — | — |
| 5 | Grunewald's Grading and Excavation, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Oconomowoc, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Valia Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (26) | Fort Atkinson, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | JG Dirt Worx | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | Hartford, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Jerry Hoefler Excavating Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Watertown | — | — |
| 9 | MUDTeCH Mudjacking & Basement/Foundations | 54 | 3.8★ (26) | Delafield, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Gallitz Grading Inc | 54 | 4.1★ (17) | Lake Mills, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 34 best excavating contractors in Watertown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Jefferson, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 C&C Pumps
Based in Hartford, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, the most in Watertown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watertown
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Fort Atkinson, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#7 JG Dirt Worx
Based in Hartford, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watertown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delafield, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mills, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hales Corners, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Madison, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Oconomowoc, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beaver Dam, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Hausz Bros Inc
Based in Fort Atkinson, 20 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 Grandville, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Sun Prairie, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Beaver Dam, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaver Dam, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 34 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Laue's Landscapes & Design Solutions | 49 | 4.7★ (34) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Steger Mini Excavating LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Magnum Excavating Llc | 49 | 2.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Country Water Well and Septic LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (21) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Elevated Landscape Services | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Kienbaum Excavating & Septic, LLC | 47 | 4.9★ (12) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Krebs Trucking Inc. / Wisconsin Trailer Accessories | 46 | 4.3★ (23) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Precision Land Services LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Cedar Lake Sand & Gravel Co | 43 | 3.9★ (15) | 25 mi |
Also serving Watertown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Badger Paving - Watertown | In Watertown | |
| Brazen Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Watertown |
| Corex Excavation & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Environment Specialist | In Watertown | |
| Greeb Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Gruds Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Watertown |
| Homann Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| JC solutions LLC | 5.0★ (24) | In Watertown |
| JJ Mendez Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Watertown |
| KC Keeser Masonry service & Chimney repair clean & inspection ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In Watertown |
| Lake Country Grading and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Rdr Septic & Well Services LLC | 4.4★ (19) | In Watertown |
| Rip Rap - Wisconsin - Ultimate Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| River City Heating & Cooling | 5.0★ (6) | In Watertown |
| Roeseler Construction Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Watertown |
| Rolefson Excavating, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Strauss' Houses, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Watertown |
| Weis Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Z's Home & Ground Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Zechzer Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
How we ranked Watertown excavating contractors
We scored 34 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Watertown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Watertown, WI is Jerry Hepp Excavating Inc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Jaeckel Brothers Inc (#2) and C&C Pumps (#3) follow. We ranked 34 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Watertown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 excavating contractors serving Watertown, WI. 3 of them are based in Watertown; 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 Watertown are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Watertown posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is C&C Pumps (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Watertown work on weekends?
16 of 34 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jerry Hepp Excavating Inc (#1), Jaeckel Brothers Inc (#2) and C&C Pumps (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Watertown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated excavating contractors in Watertown is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. C&C Pumps has the most, 149 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 Watertown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Watertown 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 Watertown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 excavating contractors serving Watertown.
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