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Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fort Wayne: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,320 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 10

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DZ Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 52.

  3. 24

    Most-reviewed: Huffman Property Maintenance LLC (HPM), 61 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 52 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #24.

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

52 Fort Wayne excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 52 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Wayne at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Wayne at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup614.8★ (1,320)Fort Wayne24/7Overall
2Professional Maintenance and Landscaping575.0★ (43)Fort Wayne——
3Graber Excavating564.8★ (13)Fort WayneSat—
4Nivek Earthworks LLC565.0★ (10)Fort WayneSat—
5Bercot Inc565.0★ (7)Fort Wayne——
6Short Excavating Inc.555.0★ (7)Fort WayneSat · Evenings—
7MQ Earthworx LLC555.0★ (6)Fort WayneSat · Evenings—
8De Wald Excavating Inc554.3★ (6)Fort Wayne——
9Pond Creations554.8★ (5)Fort Wayne——
10DZ Contracting544.3★ (11)Columbia City, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies

The 52 best excavating contractors in Fort Wayne, ranked

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

  3. #3 Graber Excavating

    Based in Fort Wayne

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10025 Graber Rd, Grabill, IN 46741
    View profile for Graber Excavating(260) 627-2991

  4. #4 Nivek Earthworks LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3831 Nantucket Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
    View profile for Nivek Earthworks LLC(260) 433-8437

  5. #5 Bercot Inc

    Based in Fort Wayne

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    6015 Huguenard Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
    View profile for Bercot Inc(260) 489-4561

  6. #6 Short Excavating Inc.

    Based in Fort Wayne

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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 7 AM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14535 Mill Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
    View profile for Short Excavating Inc.(260) 216-9073

  7. #7 MQ Earthworx LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for MQ Earthworx LLC(260) 508-6595

  8. #8 De Wald Excavating Inc

    Based in Fort Wayne

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    6926 W Wallen Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
    View profile for De Wald Excavating Inc(260) 489-3833

  9. #9 Pond Creations

    Based in Fort Wayne

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    9611 Blackstone Ct, Leo, IN 46765
    View profile for Pond Creations(260) 705-4221

  10. #10 DZ Contracting

    Based in Columbia City, 16 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2758 Widman Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
    View profile for DZ Contracting(260) 515-1300

  11. #11 Curbscapes

    Based in Fort Wayne

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1730 W Till Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
    View profile for Curbscapes(260) 468-4956

  12. #12 Dozer Werks Llc

    Based in Fort Wayne

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    17610 Woodburn Rd, Woodburn, IN 46797
    View profile for Dozer Werks Llc(260) 410-8809

  13. #13 K&K Outdoors

    Based in Auburn, 16 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for K&K Outdoors(260) 645-0025

  14. #14 Bennie Hydro

    Based in Fort Wayne

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Bennie Hydro(765) 330-9808

  15. #15 Geiger Excavating Inc

    Based in Fort Wayne

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7311 Venture Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
    View profile for Geiger Excavating Inc(260) 459-2005

  16. #16 Fox Contractors Corp

    Based in Fort Wayne

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5430 W Ferguson Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
    View profile for Fox Contractors Corp(260) 747-0390

  17. #17 MB Excavating LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22125 Old 24 E Rd, Woodburn, IN 46797
    View profile for MB Excavating LLC(260) 205-7364

  18. #18 Snowball Excavating

    Based in Huntertown, 11 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10590 E 500 S, Laotto, IN 46763
    View profile for Snowball Excavating(260) 704-3308

  19. #19 Crosby Excavating Inc

    Based in Fort Wayne

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1030 Osage St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
    View profile for Crosby Excavating Inc(260) 447-1053

  22. #22 Seiler Excavating Inc

    Based in Auburn, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    6310 Co Rd 31, Auburn, IN 46706
    View profile for Seiler Excavating Inc(260) 925-0507

  23. #23 Shoda Sewer Service

    Based in Fort Wayne

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Shoda Sewer Service(260) 483-1247

  25. #25 Zahm Excavating

    Based in Huntington, 24 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1675 N Broadway St, Huntington, IN 46750
    View profile for Zahm Excavating(260) 356-4344

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

excavating contractors in Fort Wayne, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Auburn Excavating, LLC505.0★ (4)15 mi
27M & S Excavating Inc505.0★ (6)10 mi
28Property Rx505.0★ (36)24 mi
29D&B Outdoor Services LLP505.0★ (14)In Fort Wayne
30A&R Drainage Solutions LLC505.0★ (3)15 mi
31Empyre Excavating505.0★ (5)20 mi
32A-1 Sanitary Sewer & Drain Service504.2★ (33)In Fort Wayne
33Dig Fort Wayne LLC504.7★ (14)In Fort Wayne
34SamWel Hydro Excavation495.0★ (6)In Fort Wayne
35Harlow Enterprises Inc494.2★ (20)In Fort Wayne
36Green Kings Outdoor Services491.9★ (14)In Fort Wayne
37Wigent Excavating, LLC494.0★ (17)18 mi
38Carrico excavating495.0★ (5)24 mi
39Campos Excavating491.0★ (3)In Fort Wayne
40Built to Last Pools LLC484.0★ (12)In Fort Wayne
41Asphalt Maintenance Service484.6★ (22)In Fort Wayne
42Lee Excavating Inc484.7★ (3)22 mi
43K & K Outdoors LLC485.0★ (18)17 mi
44Fleming Excavating Inc483.6★ (16)19 mi
45Hrabik Masonry, Inc.485.0★ (21)13 mi
46Clifford Excavating Inc474.0★ (4)19 mi
47Rowdy Land & Steel Services475.0★ (4)21 mi
48Wisel Enterprises Inc475.0★ (6)In Fort Wayne
49Richards Well Repair & Excavating465.0★ (4)16 mi
50Minnich's Lawn Care & Excavating, Inc.454.3★ (12)25 mi

Also serving Fort Wayne

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 Fort Wayne
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Fort Wayne, INIn Fort Wayne
BD Excavation, LLC5.0★ (1)In Fort Wayne
Burkey Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)In Fort Wayne
Dan Plummer Trucking & Excvtng5.0★ (2)In Fort Wayne
E&L Excavating LLC.5.0★ (1)In Fort Wayne
Foote Excavating & Grading Inc.In Fort Wayne
Foss Construction Inc5.0★ (1)In Fort Wayne
Friar Enterprises5.0★ (8)In Fort Wayne
German Excavating5.0★ (1)In Fort Wayne
Ironclad Excavating, Inc.1.0★ (1)In Fort Wayne
J&Z Excavation DivisionIn Fort Wayne
Jonas Eicher Concrete LLC4.7★ (17)In Fort Wayne
Kerr and Sons Water Well & ExcavationIn Fort Wayne
Liberty Developing Inc4.9★ (8)In Fort Wayne
National Demolition Contracting LLCIn Fort Wayne
O K Drainage Inc5.0★ (2)In Fort Wayne
Pankop Drainage & Excavating2.0★ (1)In Fort Wayne
T-E INCORPORATED5.0★ (6)In Fort Wayne
T&J construction LLC5.0★ (3)In Fort Wayne
Wiegman Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)In Fort Wayne

How we ranked Fort Wayne excavating contractors

We scored 52 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Wayne?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Wayne, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,320 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Professional Maintenance and Landscaping (#2) and Graber Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 52 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Wayne?

ContractorsRanked ranks 52 excavating contractors serving Fort Wayne, IN. 30 of them are based in Fort Wayne; 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 Fort Wayne are open 24/7?

4 ranked excavating contractors in Fort Wayne post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), DZ Contracting (#10) and Snowball Excavating (#18). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Fort Wayne work on weekends?

23 of 52 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Graber Excavating (#3) and Nivek Earthworks LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Fort Wayne excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated excavating contractors in Fort Wayne is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,320 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 Fort Wayne count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 excavating contractors serving Fort Wayne.

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