60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews, the most in Ephrata.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Ephrata, PA (2026)
50 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ephrata: Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 574 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 50 ranked after Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Ephrata excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Ephrata at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation | 60 | 4.8★ (930) | Lancaster, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation | 58 | 4.8★ (54) | Ephrata | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (251) | Lancaster, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | J & J Services - Demolition, Excavating, General Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Ephrata | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (574) | Palmyra, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Rife Run Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | Mount Joy, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | D.H. Funk & Sons LLC | 53 | 4.8★ (18) | Columbia, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Plourde Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | Paoli, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | JR King Excavating (Snow Removal & Septic Systems) | 52 | 4.9★ (9) | Lititz, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | B.R. Kreider & Son, Inc. | 52 | 4.8★ (20) | Mount Joy, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 50 best excavating contractors in Ephrata, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ephrata
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 251 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ephrata
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmyra, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 574 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Paoli, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Lititz, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ephrata
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#12 Horst Excavating
Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Wyomissing, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Reading, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 MDX Site
Based in Willow Street, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 4 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waterproofing service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Holland, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coatesville, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lititz, 8 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 11 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blandon, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in King of Prussia, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 50 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Ephrata
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 717 Underground LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Affordable Paving & Excavating LLC | In Ephrata | |
| Black Diamond Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Ephrata |
| Burkhart Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Concept Excavating | In Ephrata | |
| Enlisted Earthworks LLC | 15 mi | |
| Five Star Property Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Ephrata |
| Herman's Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| HURST EXCAVATING INC | In Ephrata | |
| Hurst Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Ephrata |
| KN Excavation Services | 8 mi | |
| Lamar Huber Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Ephrata |
| Murse IBC, LLC | In Ephrata | |
| Newswanger Excavating | In Ephrata | |
| R & F Excavating Company | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Schells Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Shady Creek Excavating | 9 mi | |
| Siegrist Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| The OMiller Group Inc. | 5 mi | |
| Zimmerman Excavating of Ephrata, Inc. | 3.0★ (1) | In Ephrata |
How we ranked Ephrata excavating contractors
We scored 50 Ephrata 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 Ephrata 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 Ephrata: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Ephrata?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Ephrata, PA is Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 930 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 50 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Ephrata?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 excavating contractors serving Ephrata, PA. 3 of them are based in Ephrata; 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 Ephrata are open 24/7?
9 ranked excavating contractors in Ephrata post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#1), Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#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 Ephrata work on weekends?
20 of 50 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#1), Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Ephrata excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated excavating contractors in Ephrata is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation has the most, 930 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 Ephrata count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ephrata 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 Ephrata
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 excavating contractors serving Ephrata.
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