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Best Excavating Contractors in Forestville, OH (2026)

125 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Forestville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 1,067 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 125.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,123 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 125 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

125 Forestville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 125 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Forestville at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Forestville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup594.8★ (1,067)Cincinnati, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (5,123)Cincinnati, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup584.8★ (2,265)Cincinnati, 9 mi away24/7—
4Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,061)Covington, 9 mi away24/7—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (873)Norwood, 8 mi away24/7—
6Merten Land Clearing & Excavation565.0★ (45)Loveland, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (2,120)Florence, 17 mi away24/7—
8Martin Solutions554.7★ (15)Alexandria, 16 mi away24/7—
9Superior Concrete & Excavation554.9★ (45)Cincinnati, 11 mi awaySun—
10Rock Solid Excavation LLC554.9★ (64)Milford, 8 mi away——

The 125 best excavating contractors in Forestville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Alexandria, 16 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  2. Based in Cincinnati, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    20 Voorhees St Suite C, Cincinnati, OH 45215
  3. Based in Milford, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    815A US-50, Milford, OH 45150
  4. Based in Francisville, 7 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in Fort Thomas, 6 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    239 Clover Ridge Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
  6. Based in Oakbrook, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–2 PM
  7. Based in Forest Park, 18 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8603 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069
  8. Based in Fort Wright, 10 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    3324 Madison Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017
  9. Based in Cincinnati, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    897 Ohio Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245

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 125 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

excavating contractors in Forestville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26EBD Properties, LLC525.0★ (5)16 mi
27Kilgore Excavation521.7★ (3)9 mi
28Lacy Land Services LLC525.0★ (29)3 mi
29TRAX Excavating LLC524.8★ (12)15 mi
30MW Martin Services525.0★ (37)23 mi
31M & W Excavation Co Inc523.0★ (4)7 mi
32Messer Excavating, LLC525.0★ (12)14 mi
33Decker Builders & Construction524.3★ (3)8 mi
34Clear Choice Services524.4★ (39)10 mi
35Planum Contracting525.0★ (30)11 mi
36Barracuda Excavation and Construction Services515.0★ (5)12 mi
37The Libbee Group514.4★ (13)16 mi
38Tuff Hauling515.0★ (5)3 mi
39Tyler Terrain & Lawncare LLC515.0★ (5)14 mi
40BNB Excavating515.0★ (4)6 mi
41Cincinnati Buildings & Sheds514.7★ (151)5 mi
42Empire Excavation515.0★ (5)9 mi
43H&S Excavation LLC.505.0★ (13)22 mi
44Bronco Excavating, Inc.504.2★ (24)21 mi
45Black Water Septic Pros504.8★ (211)21 mi
46Benchmark Land Management504.8★ (24)18 mi
47TW Roy Excavation Inc504.6★ (10)22 mi
48Rent Me 4 Less Cinci505.0★ (61)24 mi
49Garrett Excavating504.9★ (35)8 mi
50Delhi Contracting Inc503.7★ (3)15 mi

Also serving Forestville

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving Forestville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allender Enterprises LLC.5.0★ (2)7 mi
Berger Farms Excavation5.0★ (1)5 mi
Borchers Excavating5.0★ (2)11 mi
Damm Utility Bros LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
DNS Concrete & Excavating5.0★ (2)24 mi
Dug Rite Excavating5.0★ (1)4 mi
Green Acres Excavating5.0★ (2)21 mi
Holtkamp Excavation & Demolition5.0★ (2)20 mi
Jackson Home Services5.0★ (2)15 mi
Kramer Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)14 mi
Krebs Inc5.0★ (2)6 mi
NKY Property Solutions LLC.5.0★ (2)14 mi
Porginski Excavating, LLC5.0★ (2)24 mi
Siler Excavation Services LLC5.0★ (1)6 mi
Solid Rock Excavating, LLC5.0★ (2)23 mi
Todd Helm Construction, LLC5.0★ (2)23 mi
TW Roy Excavation Inc.5.0★ (2)20 mi
Wegman Excavating Company5.0★ (2)22 mi
West Side Paving & Excavating5.0★ (2)21 mi
WFS Waterproofing and Excavating5.0★ (2)19 mi

How we ranked Forestville excavating contractors

We scored 125 Forestville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Forestville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Forestville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Forestville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Forestville, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,067 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 125 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Forestville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 125 excavating contractors serving Forestville, OH. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Forestville are open 24/7?

21 ranked excavating contractors in Forestville 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 (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Forestville work on weekends?

59 of 125 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Forestville excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 125 rated excavating contractors in Forestville is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,123 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Forestville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forestville 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 Forestville

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 125 excavating contractors serving Forestville.

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