60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,164 Google reviews, the most in Canton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Canton, OH (2026)
112 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Canton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 2,164 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,127 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 112 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
112 Canton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 112 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Canton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 60 | 4.8★ (2,164) | North Canton, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service | 59 | 4.9★ (720) | Canton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | All 'Round Property Services | 58 | 4.3★ (6) | Canton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sleighter Property Services | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | Canton | — | — |
| 5 | Little J's Excavating, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Canton | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (2,127) | Akron, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Davis and Daughter Excavating, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Canton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Reiss Demoscape | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Canton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Malavite Excavating Co | 56 | 4.5★ (15) | Canton | — | — |
| 10 | Proflow Septic & Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Canton | Sat | — |
The 112 best excavating contractors in Canton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Canton
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 720 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
Based in Canton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 20 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Massillon, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Canton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Massillon, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Barberton, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Canton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Canton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Canton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Massillon, 3 mi away
54/100CR 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 Canton
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 250 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 112 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Canton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARCO National Construction - Cleveland | In Canton | |
| Bachtel Excavating Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Backwoods Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Canton |
| Bitzel Excavating, Inc | In Canton | |
| Boss Union Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Boswell Concrete and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Custom Cable Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Canton |
| Excavating Solutions & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Fisher's Construction and Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Friel Family Construction llc | In Canton | |
| Geier Dozer Services | In Canton | |
| Jim's Trenching & Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Pete's Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Pivato Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Rob's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Tuscon Excavating | In Canton | |
| Ultimate Edge Excavation and Concrete Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ventrone Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Canton |
| Willison Construction And Renovations L.L.C. | In Canton | |
| Wise construction and Restoration | In Canton |
How we ranked Canton excavating contractors
We scored 112 Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Canton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Canton, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,164 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service (#2) and All 'Round Property Services (#3) follow. We ranked 112 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Canton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 112 excavating contractors serving Canton, OH. 21 of them are based in Canton; 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 Canton are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Canton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service (#2) and All 'Round Property Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Canton work on weekends?
49 of 112 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service (#2) and All 'Round Property Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Canton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 112 rated excavating contractors in Canton is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 2,164 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 Canton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canton 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 Canton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 112 excavating contractors serving Canton.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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