61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews, the most in Cleveland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Cleveland, OH (2026)
138 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Cleveland: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 3,493 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 #3 of 138.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,162 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 138 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
138 Cleveland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 81 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 138 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Cleveland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (3,493) | Cleveland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sterner Waterproofing & Excavating | 60 | 4.9★ (45) | Cleveland | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,562) | Parma Heights, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,162) | Solon, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,448) | Euclid, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sewer Cleaning Company | 57 | 4.9★ (205) | Cleveland | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (980) | Cleveland Heights, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Maxterra Excavation and Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Beachwood, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Invisible Excavations Plumbing & Drains | 57 | 4.6★ (204) | Parma, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,056) | Avon, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 138 best excavating contractors in Cleveland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cleveland
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Parma Heights, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solon, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Euclid, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,448 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 980 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,056 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 1 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 Boyas Recycling
Based in Garfield Heights, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Amherst, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford Heights, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Elyria, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Cleveland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Cleveland
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Cleveland
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Copley, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Cleveland
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eastlake, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Elyria, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,185 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 138 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cleveland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 515 Euclid | 2.1★ (8) | In Cleveland |
| Acculevel | 5.0★ (5) | In Cleveland |
| Biggs services | 5.0★ (5) | In Cleveland |
| Cleveland ABM Office | 2.5★ (4) | In Cleveland |
| Cleveland Industrial Group | 4.5★ (4) | In Cleveland |
| D.W. Ross Company | 4.9★ (19) | In Cleveland |
| Decker Steel & Supply Inc | 4.8★ (9) | In Cleveland |
| Desplinter & Co | 5.0★ (3) | In Cleveland |
| Kokosing Cleveland | 4.5★ (23) | In Cleveland |
| MAS Construction - Renovation, LLC | 5.0★ (153) | In Cleveland |
| Mid American Construction LLC | 1.8★ (5) | In Cleveland |
| MM Cleveland French Drain | 5.0★ (4) | In Cleveland |
| OceanView Contractors | 5.0★ (3) | In Cleveland |
| Ray's Home Improvement Co | 4.7★ (3) | In Cleveland |
| Renew Contracting | 3.0★ (4) | In Cleveland |
| RIB Managements LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Cleveland |
| Shelly Materials Inc. | 4.1★ (11) | In Cleveland |
| Skyline Gutters & Construction LLC | 4.9★ (19) | In Cleveland |
| Tesar Industrial Contractors | 4.6★ (8) | In Cleveland |
| Underwater Marine Contractors | 5.0★ (3) | In Cleveland |
How we ranked Cleveland excavating contractors
We scored 138 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Cleveland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Cleveland, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sterner Waterproofing & Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 138 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Cleveland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 138 excavating contractors serving Cleveland, OH. 11 of them are based in Cleveland; 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 Cleveland are open 24/7?
36 ranked excavating contractors in Cleveland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Cleveland work on weekends?
81 of 138 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Sterner Waterproofing & Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Cleveland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 138 rated excavating contractors in Cleveland is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 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 Cleveland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cleveland 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 Cleveland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 138 excavating contractors serving Cleveland.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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