58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 4,971 Google reviews, the most in Fairborn.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fairborn, OH (2026)
92 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fairborn: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 4,971 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 92.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,052 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 92 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
92 Fairborn excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 92 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairborn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (4,971) | Dayton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,052) | Miamisburg, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | John's Reliable Septic | 56 | 4.6★ (100) | Springfield, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (972) | Springfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Atherton Plumbing - Dayton Drain Cleaning | 55 | 4.8★ (1,087) | Dayton, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | PG EXCAVATING LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (23) | Vandalia, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Kyle's Excavating | 55 | 4.8★ (22) | Beavercreek, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (158) | Xenia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Associated Hydro Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Tipp City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | B & D Concrete & Excavating | 54 | 4.6★ (17) | Miamisburg, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 92 best excavating contractors in Fairborn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Miamisburg, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,052 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 972 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,087 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beavercreek, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Xenia, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tipp City, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Miamisburg, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Fairborn
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kettering, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 207 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trotwood, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tipp City, 3 mi away
53/100CR 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 Springfield, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Elite Excavation
Based in Goshen, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Beavercreek, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairborn
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Beavercreek, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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.
#20 R & C Excavating
Based in Springfield, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#21 JC BANDIT
Based in Huber Heights, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Xenia, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Huber Heights, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 92 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fairborn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Algren Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| All About Plumbing & Water Systems | 4.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Associated Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Braxton's Excavation Services + | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Dyer Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| FCS Construction Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Fulton Excavating LLC | In Fairborn | |
| Integrity Bobcat LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Lewis All Purpose Services LLC | 4.9★ (40) | In Fairborn |
| Matthews Lawn Care | 4.6★ (17) | In Fairborn |
| Mcpheron Masonry & Excavation | In Fairborn | |
| Miami valley demo & excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Miami Valley land management LLC | In Fairborn | |
| Miller Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Nick Smith And Sons Construction LLC | 5.0★ (32) | In Fairborn |
| Perfection Property Services | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| R.J. Martin Service & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Ravens | In Fairborn | |
| Whaley Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Wiegman Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Fairborn excavating contractors
We scored 92 Fairborn 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 Fairborn 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 Fairborn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fairborn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fairborn, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 4,971 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and John's Reliable Septic (#3) follow. We ranked 92 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fairborn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 92 excavating contractors serving Fairborn, OH. 3 of them are based in Fairborn; 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 Fairborn are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Fairborn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fairborn work on weekends?
41 of 92 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and John's Reliable Septic (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairborn excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 92 rated excavating contractors in Fairborn is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,971 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 Fairborn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairborn 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 Fairborn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 92 excavating contractors serving Fairborn.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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