61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waukegan, IL (2026)
96 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waukegan: Tryon Grading, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 96.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,018 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 96 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
96 Waukegan excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 96 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waukegan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tryon Grading, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (40) | Fox Lake, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,118) | Waukegan | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Method Property Services | 59 | 5.0★ (58) | Fox Lake, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,373) | Arlington Heights, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | JB Earth Solutions, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Twin Lakes, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,618) | Kenosha, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Lake County Grading Co LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (25) | Libertyville, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | HT STRENGER Plumbing Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (236) | Lake Bluff, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | PC Demolition & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (39) | Highland Park, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,018) | Schaumburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 96 best excavating contractors in Waukegan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Waukegan
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Fox Lake, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Arlington Heights, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Twin Lakes, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Kenosha, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,618 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lake Bluff, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Highland Park, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Schaumburg, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,018 Google reviews, the most in Waukegan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Fox Lake, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Gurnee, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Evanston, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Highland Park, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Crystal Lake, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Northbrook, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Gurnee, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Lake Villa, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Zion, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Grayslake, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
#25 Xcavating, inc.
Based in Zion, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 96 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Nek Excavating Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 27 | IronFire Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 28 | EarthPro Site Services | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Smooth Paving | 51 | 4.8★ (17) | 10 mi |
| 30 | Lindstrom Disposal Services | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 31 | Richards Excavating Inc | 51 | 4.4★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 32 | MJR Concrete & Excavation | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Bob Rohrs & Son Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 34 | VHP Tree Service & Landscaping | 50 | 5.0★ (53) | 16 mi |
| 35 | Bouterse Construction Inc | 50 | 4.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 36 | McHenry Excavating, Inc | 50 | 4.9★ (35) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Arrow Plumbing | 50 | 4.9★ (149) | 7 mi |
| 38 | Drains Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (200) | 20 mi |
| 39 | ER Yard & Landscape Drainage | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 40 | ARK Demolition & Excavation | 50 | 5.0★ (50) | 21 mi |
| 41 | MBR Wrecking | 50 | 4.9★ (68) | 25 mi |
| 42 | Fischer Bros Const Co | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 43 | Jacobsen Excavating In | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 44 | PETE Demolition & Excavation | 49 | 5.0★ (36) | 22 mi |
| 45 | Eagle Landscape & Excavating LLC. | 49 | 4.8★ (42) | 20 mi |
| 46 | ILM Environments | 49 | 5.0★ (17) | In Waukegan |
| 47 | Platinum Terrain | 49 | 4.6★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 48 | Pipe Strong | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 49 | ABL Ground Services | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 50 | Onyx Excavation & Demolition | 48 | 5.0★ (26) | 15 mi |
Also serving Waukegan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty Garden Landscaping | In Waukegan | |
| Bigfoot Enterprises | In Waukegan | |
| Cancinos Landscaping LLC | In Waukegan | |
| Castro Lawn & Landscaping | In Waukegan | |
| Chacho's Construction Company | 5.0★ (3) | In Waukegan |
| ElectricBros LLC | 5.0★ (28) | In Waukegan |
| Ev General Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Waukegan |
| hernandez construction | In Waukegan | |
| J.A.C.K. Coffey | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| J&G HEATING, COOLING & SERVICES LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukegan |
| J&J Pro Services | In Waukegan | |
| Jr Excavating Sewer & Water | 3.0★ (2) | In Waukegan |
| Majestic Masonry | In Waukegan | |
| Melo & Sons | 5.0★ (4) | In Waukegan |
| Prairie Line Asphalt of Waukegan | In Waukegan | |
| Quality Landscaping Sevices | In Waukegan | |
| Sun & Stone Landscaping | 5.0★ (4) | In Waukegan |
| United Asphalt Services llC | In Waukegan | |
| Waukegan Lakeside Tileworks | In Waukegan | |
| Waukegan Safe & Lock Services, Inc. | 4.5★ (118) | In Waukegan |
How we ranked Waukegan excavating contractors
We scored 96 Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waukegan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waukegan, IL is Tryon Grading, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Method Property Services (#3) follow. We ranked 96 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waukegan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 96 excavating contractors serving Waukegan, IL. 3 of them are based in Waukegan; 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 Waukegan are open 24/7?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Waukegan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tryon Grading, LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) 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 Waukegan work on weekends?
51 of 96 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tryon Grading, LLC (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Method Property Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waukegan excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 96 rated excavating contractors in Waukegan is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,018 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Waukegan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waukegan 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 Waukegan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 96 excavating contractors serving Waukegan.
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