61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Columbus, OH (2026)
112 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Columbus: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CST Utilities LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 112.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,532 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 112 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
112 Columbus excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 112 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (6,799) | Columbus | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CST Utilities LLC | 60 | 4.7★ (89) | Grove City, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,532) | Columbus | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Kapp Excavating Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (30) | Columbus | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Columbus Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavation Service | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Columbus, OH | 57 | 3.9★ (12) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Unlimited Property Professionals LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Grove City, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Mayfield Plumbing And Excavation ( Formally Z Excavation) | 57 | 4.9★ (50) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,520) | Dublin, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DTE Excavating & Landscaping Services LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (30) | New Albany, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 112 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 Grove City, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,532 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Columbus
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 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 #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 Granville, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Amanda Plumbing
Based in Delaware, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,072 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 C3 Excavation
Based in New Philadelphia, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Ohio Aggregate
Based in Upper Arlington, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,234 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reynoldsburg, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 1 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 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 112 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Construction | 5.0★ (16) | In Columbus |
| Buckeye Elm Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Columbus Concrete Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Columbus Deck Builders | 5.0★ (9) | In Columbus |
| Elevate Remodeling | 4.9★ (15) | In Columbus |
| EXXCEL Project Management, LLC | 4.2★ (9) | In Columbus |
| Fortress Construction Group | 5.0★ (6) | In Columbus |
| Geiger Excavating, Inc. : Site #2 | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Green Street Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Messer Construction Co. - Columbus Regional Office | 3.2★ (11) | In Columbus |
| Navarro Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Premier Granite & Cabinets | 5.0★ (4) | In Columbus |
| REIGN Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (23) | In Columbus |
| Saga Remodeling | 5.0★ (13) | In Columbus |
| Setterlin Building Company | 4.6★ (9) | In Columbus |
| Smoot Construction | 4.2★ (11) | In Columbus |
| Smoot Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Columbus |
| STI Construction | 3.5★ (2) | In Columbus |
| The Crestview Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Trailblazer Site Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
How we ranked Columbus excavating contractors
We scored 112 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, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CST Utilities LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 112 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 112 excavating contractors serving Columbus, OH. 23 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?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), CST Utilities LLC (#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 Columbus work on weekends?
49 of 112 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), CST Utilities LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 112 rated excavating contractors in Columbus is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 6,799 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 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 112 excavating contractors serving Columbus.
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