60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews, the most in Woodstock.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Woodstock, IL (2026)
66 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Woodstock: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 66.
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Most-reviewed: Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer, 639 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 66 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
66 Woodstock excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 66 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Woodstock at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.9★ (1,119) | Crystal Lake, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer | 57 | 4.9★ (639) | Fox Lake, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Dunnett Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Woodstock | Sat | — |
| 4 | Gavers Asphalt Paving & Excavating, Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Woodstock | Sat | — |
| 5 | McHenry Excavating, Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (35) | McHenry, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | EarthPro Site Services | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | McHenry, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Paramount Utility & Excavating Service Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Crystal Lake, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Titon Services | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Village of Campton Hills, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Drains Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (200) | Spring Grove, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | J and P Land Services LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | South Beloit, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 66 best excavating contractors in Woodstock, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fox Lake, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Woodstock
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 McHenry, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Crystal Lake, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
#9 Drains Inc
Based in Spring Grove, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Beloit, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Antioch, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Crystal Lake, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Marengo, 11 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Lake Geneva, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Fox Lake, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 Platinum Terrain
Based in Spring Grove, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampshire, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Fox Lake, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Belvidere, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Antioch, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 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 66 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Woodstock
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Hvac Heating and Cooling Service Woodstock | In Woodstock | |
| A+ Roofing Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Woodstock |
| Bakley Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Curran Contracting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Drilling & Excavation Co. | In Woodstock | |
| Excavating Concepts Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Woodstock |
| Green Cut Jeans, LLC- Woodstock Lawn Care & Landscaping Service | 5.0★ (8) | In Woodstock |
| Greenleaf Landscaping LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Woodstock |
| J&D Terra Services | In Woodstock | |
| Johns Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Kaleidoscoped Creations | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Kearns Excavation LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Lake Julian Contracting, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Lowe Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Northwest Concrete & Excavation | In Woodstock | |
| Rodgers Excavating & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Schneider Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Sealcoating Asphalt | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Snelten Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Triple M Equipment Services | In Woodstock |
How we ranked Woodstock excavating contractors
We scored 66 Woodstock 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 Woodstock 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 Woodstock: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Woodstock?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Woodstock, IL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,119 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Dunnett Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 66 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Woodstock?
ContractorsRanked ranks 66 excavating contractors serving Woodstock, IL. 3 of them are based in Woodstock; 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 Woodstock are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Woodstock post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Titon Services (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Woodstock work on weekends?
26 of 66 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Ex-Stink Plumbing & Sewer (#2) and Dunnett Excavating (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Woodstock excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 66 rated excavating contractors in Woodstock is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,119 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 Woodstock count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Woodstock 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 Woodstock
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 66 excavating contractors serving Woodstock.
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