59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews, the most in Forest Park.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Forest Park, OH (2026)
154 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Forest Park: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Universal Land Services, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 154.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 154 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
154 Forest Park excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 70 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 154 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Forest Park at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (5,123) | Cincinnati, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Universal Land Services, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Hamilton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Henry Excavating Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (102) | Forest Park | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,106) | Hamilton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Merten Land Clearing & Excavation | 57 | 5.0★ (45) | Loveland, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Cincinnati, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (873) | Norwood, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (932) | Mason, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Superior Concrete & Excavation | 56 | 4.9★ (45) | Cincinnati, 6 mi away | Sun | — |
| 10 | EBD Properties, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Hamilton, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 154 best excavating contractors in Forest Park, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hamilton, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwood, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 873 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 932 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Hamilton, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Covington, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,067 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Fairfield, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dent, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 799 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trenton, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Fox Services Inc
Based in Fairfield, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrison, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 154 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Forest Park
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acculevel | 5.0★ (18) | In Forest Park |
| Arsenal Excavating & Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Borchers Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Brother's Concrete LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest Park |
| Damm Utility Bros LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| DNS Concrete & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Green Acres Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Holtkamp Excavation & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Jackson Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Lily's Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Forest Park |
| MZ Construction & Repair LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest Park |
| Nothing but Precision Designs Llc | 5.0★ (31) | In Forest Park |
| Precision Pavement Care | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest Park |
| Richmond Plumbing & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Stahlheber Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| SteelCore Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Forest Park |
| Stout house excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Wegman Excavating Company | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| West Side Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| WFS Waterproofing and Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How we ranked Forest Park excavating contractors
We scored 154 Forest Park 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Forest Park?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Forest Park, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Universal Land Services, LLC (#2) and Henry Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 154 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Forest Park?
ContractorsRanked ranks 154 excavating contractors serving Forest Park, OH. 1 of them is based in Forest Park; 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 Forest Park are open 24/7?
27 ranked excavating contractors in Forest Park post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Universal Land Services, LLC (#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 Forest Park work on weekends?
70 of 154 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 39 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Universal Land Services, LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest Park excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 154 rated excavating contractors in Forest Park is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,123 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 Forest Park count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest Park 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 Forest Park
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 154 excavating contractors serving Forest Park.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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