61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews, the most in Cincinnati.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cincinnati, OH (2026)
134 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cincinnati: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 5,123 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 134.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 134 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
134 Cincinnati excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 65 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 134 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cincinnati at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (5,123) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,067) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,061) | Covington, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (873) | Norwood, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Superior Concrete & Excavation | 58 | 4.9★ (45) | Cincinnati | Sun | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,120) | Florence, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Merten Land Clearing & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (45) | Loveland, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Erlanger, KY | 55 | 4.0★ (10) | Erlanger, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rent Me 4 Less Cinci | 55 | 5.0★ (61) | Cincinnati | 24/7 | — |
The 134 best excavating contractors in Cincinnati, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cincinnati
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,067 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwood, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 873 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erlanger, 8 mi away
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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dent, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 The Libbee Group
Based in Cincinnati
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 932 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 RICH Trucking
Based in Oakbrook, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Hamilton, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Cincinnati
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Damer digs
Based in Fort Wright, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Cincinnati
54/100CR 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.
#23 Welsh Excavation
Based in Cincinnati
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 14 mi away
54/100CR 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 Fort Thomas, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 134 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cincinnati
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.
How we ranked Cincinnati excavating contractors
We scored 134 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cincinnati?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cincinnati, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 134 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cincinnati?
ContractorsRanked ranks 134 excavating contractors serving Cincinnati, OH. 14 of them are based in Cincinnati; 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 Cincinnati are open 24/7?
25 ranked excavating contractors in Cincinnati post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cincinnati work on weekends?
65 of 134 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 38 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 & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cincinnati excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 134 rated excavating contractors in Cincinnati is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,123 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 Cincinnati count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 134 excavating contractors serving Cincinnati.
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