57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Waukesha, WI (2026)
78 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waukesha: Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hillside Land Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Knight Plumbing, Inc., 1,063 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
78 Waukesha excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 78 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Waukesha at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Caledonia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hillside Land Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Richfield, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wisconsin Utility Exposure | 56 | 4.3★ (11) | Waukesha | — | — |
| 4 | R.H. Heileman Excavating Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Muskego, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | C&C Pumps | 54 | 5.0★ (149) | Hartford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | JG Dirt Worx | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | Hartford, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Knight Plumbing, Inc. | 54 | 4.8★ (1,063) | Milwaukee, 17 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Grunewald's Grading and Excavation, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Oconomowoc, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | MUDTeCH Mudjacking & Basement/Foundations | 53 | 3.8★ (26) | Delafield, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | United Rentals - Trench Safety | 53 | 4.8★ (5) | Waukesha | — | — |
The 78 best excavating contractors in Waukesha, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Richfield, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Muskego, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 C&C Pumps
Based in Hartford, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 JG Dirt Worx
Based in Hartford, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Milwaukee, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews, the most in Waukesha.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Delafield, 11 mi away
53/100CR 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 Waukesha
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Waukesha
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menomonee Falls, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 TJ Excavators
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Wind Lake, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Ridge Excavating
Based in Richfield, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pewaukee, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Creek, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Hartford, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Muskego, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Subterranean
Based in Milwaukee, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Oconomowoc, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Waukesha
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
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 78 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Waukesha
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brian's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukesha |
| Cedarmont HVAC Repair Waukesha | 5.0★ (3) | In Waukesha |
| Construction Resources Management Inc. | In Waukesha | |
| Douglas Lauer Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukesha |
| Dwyer Construction Co., Inc. | In Waukesha | |
| Eric Jacobson Grading | In Waukesha | |
| Gap Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukesha |
| Lake Country Handyman Solutions | 5.0★ (4) | In Waukesha |
| Longhorn Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (8) | In Waukesha |
| M & M Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| MES Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukesha |
| Ne3 Construction Llc | 2.6★ (5) | In Waukesha |
| The Redmond Company | 5.0★ (7) | In Waukesha |
| The Tub Guys | In Waukesha | |
| Walbec Group | In Waukesha | |
| Waukesha Heating & Air Conditioning Solution | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukesha |
| Waukesha Radon Mitigation | In Waukesha | |
| Waukesha Substation | In Waukesha | |
| Whitehouse Grading & Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| WI Labor Men llc | 5.0★ (16) | In Waukesha |
How we ranked Waukesha excavating contractors
We scored 78 Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Waukesha?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Waukesha, WI is Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hillside Land Services LLC (#2) and Wisconsin Utility Exposure (#3) follow. We ranked 78 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Waukesha?
ContractorsRanked ranks 78 excavating contractors serving Waukesha, WI. 4 of them are based in Waukesha; 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 Waukesha are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Waukesha post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#1), Hillside Land Services LLC (#2) and C&C Pumps (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Waukesha work on weekends?
34 of 78 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#1), Hillside Land Services LLC (#2) and R.H. Heileman Excavating Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Waukesha excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 78 rated excavating contractors in Waukesha is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Knight Plumbing, Inc. has the most, 1,063 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Waukesha count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waukesha 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 Waukesha
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 excavating contractors serving Waukesha.
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