60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,185 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Elyria, OH (2026)
106 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Elyria: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,185 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 106.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,493 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 106 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
106 Elyria excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 106 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Elyria at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,185) | Elyria | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,056) | Avon, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bruce Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (46) | Elyria | Sat | — |
| 4 | B4 Skidsteer Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Grafton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Reliable Basement and Drain | 58 | 4.8★ (892) | Lorain, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Unikorn Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Elyria | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Sterner Waterproofing & Excavating | 57 | 4.9★ (45) | Cleveland, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,493) | Cleveland, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,562) | Parma Heights, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lad Trucking Inc | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | Elyria | — | — |
The 106 best excavating contractors in Elyria, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Avon, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,056 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#3 Bruce Inc.
Based in Elyria
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 5 mi away
58/100CR 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.
Based in Lorain, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Cleveland, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews, the most in Elyria.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma Heights, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Lad Trucking Inc
Based in Elyria
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Medina, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Diggers of Ohio
Based in Amherst, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Parma, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oberlin, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain, 15 mi away
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 Oberlin, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Mansfield, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Roto-Rooter
Based in Medina, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sheffield Lake, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Westlake, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Sitetech
Based in Grafton, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Leach Excavating
Based in North Olmsted, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 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 106 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elyria
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Albright Construction Company LLC - Avon | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| AMC Contracting Group | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Betzel Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| CBL Land Creations LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Cloverleaf Property Management, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Excavating Construction Plus | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Falbo Construction Co (Now Terminal Ready Mix) | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| GILGENBACH & SONS | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| J.R. Smith Excavating & Trucking | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| KMU Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| L. Elbert Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Neo lake property repair | In Elyria | |
| Richards Earthmoving Inc | 3.5★ (2) | In Elyria |
| Sublime Property Management | 5.0★ (13) | In Elyria |
| Timberlake Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | In Elyria |
| Trio General Construction | In Elyria | |
| Vermilion Land Clearing Services | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Wat's Mold Removal & Mold Remediation Services Elyria, oH | In Elyria | |
| Widenmeyer Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Elyria excavating contractors
We scored 106 Elyria 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 Elyria 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 Elyria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Elyria?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Elyria, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,185 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Bruce Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 106 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Elyria?
ContractorsRanked ranks 106 excavating contractors serving Elyria, OH. 5 of them are based in Elyria; 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 Elyria are open 24/7?
21 ranked excavating contractors in Elyria post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and B4 Skidsteer Services LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Elyria work on weekends?
52 of 106 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Bruce Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Elyria excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 106 rated excavating contractors in Elyria is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Elyria count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elyria 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 Elyria
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 106 excavating contractors serving Elyria.
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