60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ashland, OH (2026)
44 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ashland: Spotts Excavating LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Specialty Excavation & Grade, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 44.
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Most-reviewed: Keith's Drain And Septic Service, 186 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
44 Ashland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 44 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ashland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spotts Excavating LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | Ashland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Seals Outdoor Services | 58 | 5.0★ (73) | Mansfield, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Specialty Excavation & Grade | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Mansfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Courtney Enterprises Inc | 57 | 4.7★ (7) | Mansfield, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Landworkx Excavating llc | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Ashland | — | — |
| 6 | Keith's Drain And Septic Service | 56 | 4.8★ (186) | Mansfield, 8 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | Mid-Ohio Cleaning & Restoration | 56 | 4.7★ (88) | Mansfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Onyx Environmental | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Mansfield, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Uhler Excavating Inc. | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Ashland | Sat | — |
| 10 | Rocky Ridge Tree service & Excavating | 55 | 4.7★ (27) | Mansfield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 44 best excavating contractors in Ashland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mansfield, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland
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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, the most in Ashland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Ashland
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby, 18 mi away
54/100CR 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 Amherst, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Shelby, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Ashland
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Dirt Doctor LLC
Based in Ashland
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Well drilling contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Dig It Ohio
Based in Ontario, 17 mi away
52/100CR 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 Mansfield, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galion, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wooster, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Mansfield, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Aggregate supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 44 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Walker Bros. Co. Inc. | 50 | 4.3★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Sword Excavating Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 28 | J&C LandWorx | 50 | 4.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Bright Choice Plumbing | 50 | 5.0★ (13) | In Ashland |
| 30 | Valley Trail Construction | 50 | 4.9★ (11) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Taylor Tree & Stump Removal | 49 | 4.5★ (16) | 10 mi |
| 32 | HOCKENBERRY TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Nyhart Excavating | 49 | 4.5★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Griffitts Construction LLC | 49 | 4.6★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Simonson Construction Services, Inc. | 48 | 4.7★ (7) | In Ashland |
| 36 | J.Hardin Services LLC | 48 | 4.7★ (15) | 15 mi |
| 37 | Crawford Drainage Co Ltd | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Petty Farms | 47 | 4.9★ (24) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Jamar's Landscaping & Excavating | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 40 | McKee W T Constructions Inc. | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 41 | Envisions landscape construction design & Snow Management | 46 | 3.7★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Gutters on Call | 46 | 5.0★ (7) | 16 mi |
| 43 | Bogner Construction Company | 44 | 4.6★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 44 | Shetler Services Inc. | 41 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
Also serving Ashland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASC Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Ashland Demolition and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Ashland |
| BIG Land Home Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | In Ashland |
| Chris's Excavating Services | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Diamond Choice Builders LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ashland |
| Dirt Dawg Excavating LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Ashland |
| Eagle Eye Excavating & Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Elevated Building Group LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ashland |
| Elite Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| G E Baker Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Hitchcock Excavating Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| K.C. Elite | In Ashland | |
| M W Robinson CO. | 5.0★ (23) | In Ashland |
| Malcuit Concrete & Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Matzak Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Ashland |
| MK Land Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Palmer & Son Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Paullin Sealcoating, LLC. | In Ashland | |
| R.L. Bond Septic Service & Concrete Cleaning | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| TN&E Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Ashland |
How we ranked Ashland excavating contractors
We scored 44 Ashland 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 Ashland 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 Ashland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ashland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ashland, OH is Spotts Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Seals Outdoor Services (#2) and Specialty Excavation & Grade (#3) follow. We ranked 44 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ashland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 44 excavating contractors serving Ashland, OH. 7 of them are based in Ashland; 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 Ashland are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Ashland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Spotts Excavating LLC (#1), Specialty Excavation & Grade (#3) and Courtney Enterprises Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Ashland work on weekends?
26 of 44 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Spotts Excavating LLC (#1), Specialty Excavation & Grade (#3) and Courtney Enterprises Inc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ashland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 44 rated excavating contractors in Ashland is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Keith's Drain And Septic Service has the most, 186 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Ashland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ashland 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 Ashland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 44 excavating contractors serving Ashland.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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