62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Columbus, IN (2026)
40 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbus: SiteCo. Excavation LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roth’s Tree Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 40.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Hauling Heroes KC LLC, 106 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Columbus excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 40 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SiteCo. Excavation LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (30) | Columbus | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Harrison Excavating | 61 | 5.0★ (22) | Columbus | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roth’s Tree Service | 60 | 4.9★ (84) | Columbus | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Creech Excavation and Contracting | 60 | 5.0★ (26) | Columbus | Sat | — |
| 5 | Hauling Heroes KC LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (106) | Kansas City, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Legacy Excavating LLC | 56 | 3.8★ (11) | Columbus | — | — |
| 7 | Reliant Foundation Solutions | 56 | 4.9★ (88) | Columbus | Evenings | — |
| 8 | PAF Excavation & Dredging | 56 | 4.1★ (21) | Columbus | — | — |
| 9 | Voils Concrete and Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Bloomington, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Shireman Excavating & Rigging | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Columbus | — | — |
The 40 best excavating contractors in Columbus, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Columbus
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Columbus
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Columbus
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Franklin, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Columbus
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Greensburg, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 North Vernon, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenwood, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seymour, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seymour, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 Lucas Earthworks
Based in Martinsville, 22 mi away
50/100CR 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 Franklin, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 40 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Force Construction Co Inc | 50 | 4.1★ (24) | In Columbus |
| 27 | Lawyer Excavation, Inc. | 49 | 4.4★ (26) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Dehart Farms & Excavating | 49 | 3.2★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Hoosier Dirt and Gravel | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Nikirk Contracting, INC | 48 | 4.6★ (9) | 21 mi |
| 31 | JB Concrete Finishing & Excavating- Concrete Contractor Columbus Indiana | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | In Columbus |
| 32 | Hardscape Factory LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (34) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Heartland Earthworks LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Brock Builders | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | In Columbus |
| 35 | Morin's Landscaping | 46 | 4.5★ (23) | 19 mi |
| 36 | Cox's Tree Services | 46 | 4.0★ (28) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Lukemeyer and Son Excavating LLC | 45 | 3.7★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 38 | McIntire Pool & Landscape | 44 | 4.0★ (26) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Steadfast Foundation Services | 43 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 40 | ASA Above The Rest, L.L.C. | 43 | 4.9★ (11) | 24 mi |
Also serving Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3-D construction LLC | In Columbus | |
| 40K Civil Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| B&K Construction, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Bay and Sons Masonry and Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Best Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Corey Gregory Excavating & Tree Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Fisher Contracting & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Gehring Underground Inc | 3.5★ (23) | In Columbus |
| H.Thompson Excavation llc | In Columbus | |
| Jane's Earth LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Kings Land Management LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Lanigan Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| M7 Excavation & Trenching | In Columbus | |
| Noblitt Excavating & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| R & R Construction & Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| RH Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Steil Foundation Repair Columbus | In Columbus | |
| Stidams Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Swift & Sons Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Swift Outdoors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Columbus excavating contractors
We scored 40 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Columbus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Columbus, IN is SiteCo. Excavation LLC with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Harrison Excavating (#2) and Roth’s Tree Service (#3) follow. We ranked 40 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 40 excavating contractors serving Columbus, IN. 17 of them are based in Columbus; 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 Columbus are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roth’s Tree Service (#3), Voils Concrete and Excavating (#9) and Gray Dumpster Rental (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Columbus work on weekends?
18 of 40 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SiteCo. Excavation LLC (#1), Harrison Excavating (#2) and Roth’s Tree Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Columbus excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated excavating contractors in Columbus is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Hauling Heroes KC LLC has the most, 106 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Columbus count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Columbus 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 Columbus
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 40 excavating contractors serving Columbus.
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