58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Auburn, IN (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Auburn: K&K Outdoors, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Krafft Water Solutions LLC Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,320 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Auburn excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K&K Outdoors | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Auburn | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Krafft Water Solutions LLC Excavating | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Auburn | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,320) | Fort Wayne, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Seiler Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.7★ (7) | Auburn | — | — |
| 5 | Professional Maintenance and Landscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (43) | Fort Wayne, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | MQ Earthworx LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Fort Wayne, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Auburn Excavating, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Auburn | Sat | — |
| 8 | A&R Drainage Solutions LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Auburn | — | — |
| 9 | Lee Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Auburn | — | — |
| 10 | Snowball Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Huntertown, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Auburn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Auburn
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Fort Wayne, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,320 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Huntertown, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Fort Wayne, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 DZ Contracting
Based in Columbia City, 24 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 Pond Creations
Based in Fort Wayne, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Fort Wayne, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Bercot Inc
Based in Fort Wayne, 18 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#18 Curbscapes
Based in Fort Wayne, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 17 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntertown, 12 mi away
50/100CR 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.
#21 Dozer Werks Llc
Based in Fort Wayne, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Fort Wayne, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Fort Wayne, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Fort Wayne, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Eyster Excavating & Sewer Services | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 27 | M&M Lawn and Landscaping LLC. | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 28 | D&B Outdoor Services LLP | 46 | 5.0★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Dig Fort Wayne LLC | 46 | 4.7★ (14) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Green Kings Outdoor Services | 45 | 1.9★ (14) | 15 mi |
| 31 | SamWel Hydro Excavation | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Richards Well Repair & Excavating | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 33 | A-1 Sanitary Sewer & Drain Service | 45 | 4.2★ (33) | 20 mi |
| 34 | Asphalt Maintenance Service | 44 | 4.6★ (22) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Campos Excavating | 44 | 1.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Smart Trucking & Supply | 43 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
Also serving Auburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Excavating Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| BD Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Burkey Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Casselman Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Cedar Creek LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Dan Plummer Trucking & Excvtng | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Diamond Excavating & Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| E&L Excavating LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Earth Pros Inc | 13 mi | |
| Eicher's Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Auburn |
| Fearnow Enterprize Inc | 11 mi | |
| German Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Griffig Excavating Inc | 6 mi | |
| Horseshoe Roofing | 5.0★ (8) | In Auburn |
| JTS Lawn & Snow Solutions LLC | In Auburn | |
| Legendary Concrete and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Pankop Drainage & Excavating | 2.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Pyramid Excavating Inc | In Auburn | |
| Schneck Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Storm Guard Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Auburn |
How we ranked Auburn excavating contractors
We scored 36 Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Auburn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Auburn, IN is K&K Outdoors with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Krafft Water Solutions LLC Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Auburn, IN. 8 of them are based in Auburn; 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 Auburn are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Krafft Water Solutions LLC Excavating (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Snowball Excavating (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Auburn work on weekends?
15 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are K&K Outdoors (#1), Krafft Water Solutions LLC Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Auburn excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Auburn is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,320 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 Auburn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Auburn.
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