Ranked #1 in Dover
Based in New Philadelphia, 2 mi away
60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dover, OH (2026)
56 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Dover: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Restoration Services, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hq Excavating LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 56.
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Most-reviewed: FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service, 720 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Dover excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 56 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Restoration Services | 60 | 4.8★ (524) | New Philadelphia, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Hq Excavating LLC. | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Dover | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Precision Dirt & Driveway Solutions Llc | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | New Philadelphia, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Fountain Excavating LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | New Philadelphia, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Tucson Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | New Philadelphia, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service | 56 | 4.9★ (720) | Canton, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Lanzer's Excavating & Landscaping | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Uhrichsville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Zeigler Dozer Services Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Dover | — | — |
| 9 | Berardi's Landscaping and Lawn Care | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | New Castle, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Mushrush Utility Contracting | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | New Philadelphia, 6 mi away | — | — |
The 56 best excavating contractors in Dover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dover
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 New Philadelphia, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 New Philadelphia, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 Tucson Inc
Based in New Philadelphia, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Canton, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 720 Google reviews, the most in Dover.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Uhrichsville, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dover
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Philadelphia, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 New Philadelphia, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 Fresno Landworks
Based in Coshocton, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Massillon, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Massillon, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Uhrichsville, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Philadelphia, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Orr excavating
Based in Massillon, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 56 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Dover
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio's Excavating and Hauling, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Bachtel Excavating Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Boss Union Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Boswell Concrete and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| C3 Excavation | 5 mi | |
| Carr Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| DiPietro Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Ed Singhaus Excavating | 3.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Excavating Solutions & Grading LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Hickman Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Hickman Excavating, LLC. | 8 mi | |
| Ohio State Septic & Excavation LLC | 6 mi | |
| Orr Construction Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Pete's Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Ronald Quillin Excavating | In Dover | |
| Stoney Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Tuscon Excavating | 7 mi | |
| Tuscon Excavating LLC | 3 mi | |
| Ultimate Edge Excavation and Concrete Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Ventrone Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Dover excavating contractors
We scored 56 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dover, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Restoration Services with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 524 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Hq Excavating LLC. (#2) and Precision Dirt & Driveway Solutions Llc (#3) follow. We ranked 56 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 56 excavating contractors serving Dover, OH. 2 of them are based in Dover; 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 Dover are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Dover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Restoration Services (#1), Hq Excavating LLC. (#2) and Precision Dirt & Driveway Solutions Llc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dover work on weekends?
23 of 56 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Restoration Services (#1), Hq Excavating LLC. (#2) and Precision Dirt & Driveway Solutions Llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dover excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 56 rated excavating contractors in Dover is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. FlowPros Sewer, Drain, & Repair Service has the most, 720 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Dover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dover 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 Dover
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 56 excavating contractors serving Dover.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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