62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Akron, OH (2026)
162 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Akron: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 162.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 2,164 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 162 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
162 Akron excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 162 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Akron at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (2,127) | Akron | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (417) | Cuyahoga Falls, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 58 | 4.8★ (2,164) | North Canton, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | A Crano Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.8★ (15) | Akron | — | — |
| 5 | Northern Ohio Excavation & Grading LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Akron | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Len's Excavating Septic & Landscape | 56 | 4.5★ (6) | Barberton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Olivo Excavating Co | 56 | 4.7★ (40) | Akron | — | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,162) | Solon, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mary's Bobcat Services | 55 | 4.0★ (10) | Akron | — | — |
| 10 | Hiller Excavating, LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (54) | Canal Fulton, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 162 best excavating contractors in Akron, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Canton, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,164 Google reviews, the most in Akron.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Akron
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Barberton, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solon, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,162 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canal Fulton, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medina, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 259 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 PMC Concrete
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barberton, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Twinsburg, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norton, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Wooster, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Reiss Demoscape
Based in Canton, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Rocky Ridge NEO
Based in Massillon, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Rittman, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norton, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 TankPro
Based in Norton, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Roto-Rooter
Based in Medina, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norton, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 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 162 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Akron
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Excavation Pros | In Akron | |
| Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Buckstone Building and Restoration, LTD | In Akron | |
| Confidence construction llc | In Akron | |
| Dependable HVAC Repair | In Akron | |
| Foote Excavating & Demolition, LLC | In Akron | |
| Granite Construction | 4.5★ (2) | In Akron |
| Jones & Associates Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Jtk Rental & Construction | 3.7★ (3) | In Akron |
| Mattucci Construction | In Akron | |
| New Franklin Tree service | In Akron | |
| SJD Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Akron |
| Soisson Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Akron |
| The Dirt Doctor LLC | In Akron | |
| The Kenmore Construction Co. Inc. | 2.4★ (14) | In Akron |
| Varsity Zone HVAC of Akron | 5.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Venny mold remediation and chimney repair services Akron, OH 44308 | In Akron | |
| Vito Gironda Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Akron |
| Weyer Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Akron |
| Wise Steel Construction | In Akron |
How we ranked Akron excavating contractors
We scored 162 Akron 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 Akron 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 Akron: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Akron?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Akron, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 162 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Akron?
ContractorsRanked ranks 162 excavating contractors serving Akron, OH. 12 of them are based in Akron; 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 Akron are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Akron post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Akron work on weekends?
72 of 162 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Akron excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 162 rated excavating contractors in Akron is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 2,164 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Akron count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Akron 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 Akron
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 162 excavating contractors serving Akron.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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