59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Delaware, OH (2026)
105 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Delaware: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,234 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Amanda Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 105.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 6,799 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 105 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
105 Delaware excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 105 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Delaware at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,234) | Delaware | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Amanda Plumbing | 59 | 4.8★ (1,072) | Delaware | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (6,799) | Columbus, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,520) | Dublin, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | White Barn Earthworks LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (8) | Delaware | Sat | — |
| 6 | CRF Excavating and Ponds | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Sunbury, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Zimmerman & Co | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Delaware | — | — |
| 8 | Ron's Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Delaware | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Exact Excavating and Demolition, LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (17) | Delaware | — | — |
| 10 | Kapp Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (30) | Columbus, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 105 best excavating contractors in Delaware, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Delaware
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Columbus, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews, the most in Delaware.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Delaware
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunbury, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Delaware
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Delaware
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Delaware
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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, 19 mi away
54/100CR 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 New Albany, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 C3 Excavation
Based in New Philadelphia, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Marysville, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Delaware
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Site Prep
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delaware
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Marysville, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 Cdk Structures
Based in Marysville, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Grove City, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Marysville, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 105 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Delaware
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB Land Co LLC | In Delaware | |
| Acculevel | 5.0★ (15) | In Delaware |
| Bruce A Miley Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Delaware |
| Decks of Columbus | In Delaware | |
| Doug Schnees Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Delaware |
| EG Handy Solutions | 5.0★ (5) | In Delaware |
| Emergency Delaware Hvac Solutions | In Delaware | |
| Green Diamond Painting Delaware | 5.0★ (12) | In Delaware |
| JA McCaulla Grading and Excavation Services, LLC | In Delaware | |
| Larry Dore & Associates LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Delaware |
| Legacy Patio & Design | 5.0★ (6) | In Delaware |
| Lehner Excavating | In Delaware | |
| Malenky Excavation | In Delaware | |
| Mc Gonigle Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | In Delaware |
| Professional Trade Service | 4.9★ (77) | In Delaware |
| Providing efficient and accurate placement | 5.0★ (1) | In Delaware |
| Ropke Land Services LLC | In Delaware | |
| Rotary Products Manufacturing | 5.0★ (1) | In Delaware |
| Two Setters Siteworks, LLC | 5.0★ (42) | In Delaware |
| Wells landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Delaware |
How we ranked Delaware excavating contractors
We scored 105 Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Delaware?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Delaware, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,234 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Amanda Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 105 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Delaware?
ContractorsRanked ranks 105 excavating contractors serving Delaware, OH. 11 of them are based in Delaware; 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 Delaware are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Delaware post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Amanda Plumbing (#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 Delaware work on weekends?
50 of 105 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 27 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Amanda Plumbing (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Delaware excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 105 rated excavating contractors in Delaware is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 6,799 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Delaware count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Delaware 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 Delaware
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 105 excavating contractors serving Delaware.
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