60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews, the most in Defiance.
Best Excavating Contractors in Defiance, OH (2026)
9 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Defiance: Moyer’s Tree Services LLC, CR Score 60/100; 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: JL Contracting and Communications, LLC, 16 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 9 ranked after Moyer’s Tree Services LLC; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
9 Defiance excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
Top 9 excavating contractors in Defiance at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moyer’s Tree Services LLC | 60 | 4.5★ (116) | Defiance | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JL Contracting and Communications, LLC | 52 | 4.3★ (16) | Bryan, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | J A Hillis LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Napoleon, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Aeschliman Trucking, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Wauseon, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Vernon Nagel Inc | 51 | 4.5★ (8) | Napoleon, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dave's Services Excavating, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | Wauseon, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Riverside Excavation & Concrete | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | Bryan, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | L.J. Irving Demolition | 46 | 5.0★ (10) | Napoleon, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | D & R Demolition & Removal | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | Napoleon, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 9 best excavating contractors in Defiance, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Bryan, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Napoleon, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Wauseon, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Napoleon, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Wauseon, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bryan, 13 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Napoleon, 12 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based in Napoleon, 15 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
How we ranked Defiance excavating contractors
We scored 9 Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Defiance?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Defiance, OH is Moyer’s Tree Services LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.5★ from 116 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JL Contracting and Communications, LLC (#2) and J A Hillis LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 9 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Defiance?
ContractorsRanked ranks 9 excavating contractors serving Defiance, OH. 1 of them is based in Defiance; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Defiance are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Defiance posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Moyer’s Tree Services LLC (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Defiance work on weekends?
4 of 9 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Moyer’s Tree Services LLC (#1), Aeschliman Trucking, LLC (#4) and Dave's Services Excavating, LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Defiance excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 9 rated excavating contractors in Defiance is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Moyer’s Tree Services LLC has the most, 116 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 Defiance count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Defiance 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 Defiance
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 excavating contractors serving Defiance.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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