60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,312 Google reviews, the most in Wausau.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Wausau, WI (2026)
24 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wausau: PGA Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,312 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kaminski Trucking & Excavating LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 24.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Ress Outdoor Services, LLC, 108 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 24 ranked after PGA Inc.; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
24 Wausau excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wausau at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGA Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (1,312) | Weston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Brush Busters | 59 | 5.0★ (20) | Wausau | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | No Plan LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (21) | Wausau | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Total Ground Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Kaukauna, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Knauf Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Wausau | — | — |
| 6 | Abraham Trucking & Excavating | 55 | 4.0★ (4) | Wausau | — | — |
| 7 | Kaminski Trucking & Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Kronenwetter, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Statewide Trenching | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Little Chute, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Junk Mob Junk Removal | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | McGregor, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mitch King & Sons Excavating | 53 | 3.3★ (6) | Kronenwetter, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 24 best excavating contractors in Wausau, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wausau
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 No Plan LLC
Based in Wausau
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kaukauna, 5 mi away
57/100CR 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.
Based in Wausau
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Wausau
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Kronenwetter, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Little Chute, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McGregor, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Wausau
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Portage, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Sparta, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Wausau
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 J & H Excavating
Based in Milwaukee, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 3 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Cedarburg, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Thelen Bros
Based in Delavan, 16 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 5 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rothschild, 5 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Wausau
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acculevel | 4.5★ (8) | In Wausau |
| B & D Plumbing | In Wausau | |
| Big Dawg Roofing & Construction | 4.9★ (54) | In Wausau |
| Complete Crete, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Wausau |
| DLV Construction And Remodel LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Wausau |
| Hansen Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| John Prahl Excavating LLC | 1.0★ (2) | In Wausau |
| Lee's Home Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | In Wausau |
| Letourneau Landscaping Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Matzke Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Riley sealcoating | 4.4★ (7) | In Wausau |
| Rj Excavating and Septic | In Wausau | |
| Schroeder Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| SK Excavating & Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | In Wausau |
| Steve's Bulldozing | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Thompson & Thompson Excavating and Construction LLC | In Wausau | |
| Tito Excavating | In Wausau | |
| Tito Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Wimmer Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Wausau |
| Woller Stump Grinding LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Wausau excavating contractors
We scored 24 Wausau 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 Wausau 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 Wausau: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wausau?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wausau, WI is PGA Inc. with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,312 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brush Busters (#2) and No Plan LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Wausau?
ContractorsRanked ranks 24 excavating contractors serving Wausau, WI. 7 of them are based in Wausau; 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 Wausau are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Wausau post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are PGA Inc. (#1), Kaminski Trucking & Excavating LLC (#7) and Junk Mob Junk Removal (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Wausau work on weekends?
13 of 24 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PGA Inc. (#1), Brush Busters (#2) and No Plan LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wausau excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 24 rated excavating contractors in Wausau is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. PGA Inc. has the most, 1,312 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Wausau count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wausau 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 Wausau
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 24 excavating contractors serving Wausau.
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