56/100CR 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 Wauwatosa, WI (2026)
79 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Wauwatosa: Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hillside Land Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 79.
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Most-reviewed: Knight Plumbing, Inc., 1,063 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 79 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
79 Wauwatosa excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 79 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wauwatosa at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Caledonia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Knight Plumbing, Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (1,063) | Milwaukee, 8 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Hillside Land Services LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | Richfield, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | R.H. Heileman Excavating Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Muskego, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Subterranean | 54 | 4.8★ (89) | Milwaukee, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | JG Dirt Worx | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | Hartford, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Fischer Construction, LLC | 53 | 4.2★ (6) | Brookfield, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | GK Landscaping And Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Oak Creek, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Ken's 4 Season Group | 53 | 4.5★ (55) | Menomonee Falls, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | C&C Pumps | 53 | 5.0★ (149) | Hartford, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 79 best excavating contractors in Wauwatosa, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Milwaukee, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,063 Google reviews, the most in Wauwatosa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richfield, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Muskego, 10 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 Subterranean
Based in Milwaukee, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
#6 JG Dirt Worx
Based in Hartford, 20 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 Brookfield, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Oak Creek, 12 mi away
53/100CR 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 Menomonee Falls, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 C&C Pumps
Based in Hartford, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in West Bend, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Milwaukee, 6 mi away
52/100CR 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 Brown Deer, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Heitman Inc
Based in Milwaukee, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Ridge Excavating
Based in Richfield, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Wind Lake, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Caledonia, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 Marv's Grading
Based in Germantown, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Menomonee Falls, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mequon, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Grafton, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 79 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Wauwatosa
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1885 Home | 5.0★ (1) | In Wauwatosa |
| Best Basement Renewals, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wauwatosa |
| Brian's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| BT Anderson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Cerda Construction LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Wauwatosa |
| Dirtline excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Douglas Lauer Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Golden Construction & Excavating, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Hoppe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Jacklin Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| M & M Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Milwaukee Landscape & Design | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| MKE Exteriors | In Wauwatosa | |
| Post Hole Digging Services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Schneider Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Stonewright Construction LLC | In Wauwatosa | |
| Sunnyslope Grading Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| ValleyMark Construction Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Wauwatosa |
| Walters Grading and Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Whitehouse Grading & Trenching | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Wauwatosa excavating contractors
We scored 79 Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wauwatosa?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wauwatosa, WI is Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Knight Plumbing, Inc. (#2) and Hillside Land Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 79 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Wauwatosa?
ContractorsRanked ranks 79 excavating contractors serving Wauwatosa, WI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Wauwatosa are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Wauwatosa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#1), Hillside Land Services LLC (#3) and Ken's 4 Season Group (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Wauwatosa work on weekends?
33 of 79 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paragon Excavation and Land Clearing (#1), Knight Plumbing, Inc. (#2) and Hillside Land Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wauwatosa excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 79 rated excavating contractors in Wauwatosa is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Knight Plumbing, Inc. has the most, 1,063 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 Wauwatosa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 79 excavating contractors serving Wauwatosa.
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