62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, the most in Whitewater.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Whitewater, WI (2026)
52 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Whitewater: Jaeckel Brothers Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Superior Landscapes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 52.
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Most-reviewed: Superior Landscapes, 62 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 52 ranked after Jaeckel Brothers Inc; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
52 Whitewater excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 52 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Whitewater at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaeckel Brothers Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (67) | Jefferson, 8 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Valia Excavating | 59 | 4.7★ (26) | Fort Atkinson, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | LandEx Company | 58 | 5.0★ (30) | Elkhorn, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Proper Grounds LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Whitewater | Sat | — |
| 5 | Superior Landscapes | 57 | 5.0★ (62) | Janesville, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | LEIBSLE SERVICES, LLC | 56 | 4.1★ (14) | Elkhorn, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Fanning Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.6★ (27) | Janesville, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Midwest Land Solutions | 54 | 5.0★ (23) | Fort Atkinson, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | J and P Land Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | South Beloit, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Grunewald's Grading and Excavation, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Oconomowoc, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 52 best excavating contractors in Whitewater, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Elkhorn, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitewater
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 Janesville, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in South Beloit, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Oconomowoc, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Hausz Bros Inc
Based in Fort Atkinson, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Lake Geneva, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Watertown, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Janesville, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delafield, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Delavan, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Fort Atkinson, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 TJ Excavators
Based in Fox Lake, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Oconomowoc, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Oconomowoc, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Janesville, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.
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 52 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Whitewater
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adrianis Construction LLC | In Whitewater | |
| Badger Paving - Whitewater | In Whitewater | |
| Boss Enterprises Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| BSE Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CESA Purchasing | In Whitewater | |
| Clear It Up Landscaping | 5.0★ (10) | In Whitewater |
| Clift Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Doctor Sealgood Asphalt Maintenance | 4.9★ (58) | In Whitewater |
| Homann Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| JGL construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Whitewater |
| McKnight Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Miller Demolition | 5.0★ (4) | In Whitewater |
| Northwoods Coats and Colors | 1.0★ (1) | In Whitewater |
| Pullin & Plowin property maintenance | In Whitewater | |
| Rip Rap - Wisconsin - Ultimate Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Rodgers Excavating & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Safe Hands Delivery & Disposal | 5.0★ (3) | In Whitewater |
| Thompson Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Whitewater |
| Weis Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Wisconsin Commercial Cleaning | 3.7★ (3) | In Whitewater |
How we ranked Whitewater excavating contractors
We scored 52 Whitewater 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 Whitewater 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 Whitewater: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Whitewater?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Whitewater, WI is Jaeckel Brothers Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Valia Excavating (#2) and LandEx Company (#3) follow. We ranked 52 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Whitewater?
ContractorsRanked ranks 52 excavating contractors serving Whitewater, WI. 2 of them are based in Whitewater; 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 Whitewater are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Whitewater post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Superior Landscapes (#5), J and P Land Services LLC (#9) and Landscaping Lawn Maintenance Plus, Inc. (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Whitewater work on weekends?
22 of 52 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jaeckel Brothers Inc (#1), LandEx Company (#3) and Proper Grounds LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Whitewater excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 52 rated excavating contractors in Whitewater is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Jaeckel Brothers Inc has the most, 67 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 Whitewater count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Whitewater 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 Whitewater
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 excavating contractors serving Whitewater.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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