58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,237 Google reviews, the most in Fostoria.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fostoria, OH (2026)
14 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fostoria: Siferd Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 1,237 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brady Smith Lawn And Landscape, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Tom Hiatt's Plumbing & Excavating Co, LLC., 54 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 14 ranked after Siferd Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Fostoria excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 14 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fostoria at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siferd Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (1,237) | Findlay, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Brady Smith Lawn And Landscape | 56 | 4.4★ (13) | Tiffin, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Boes Brothers Inc. Excavating & Trucking | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Fostoria | — | — |
| 4 | Hohenbrink Excavating | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | Findlay, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | M & L Excavating | 51 | 4.5★ (8) | Fremont, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Jim Palmer Excavating, Inc. | 50 | 4.5★ (22) | Bowling Green, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Helms & Sons Excavating Inc. | 49 | 4.1★ (14) | Findlay, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Morral Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Upper Sandusky, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Bugner Environmental Services | 48 | 3.2★ (9) | Fostoria | — | — |
| 10 | Tom Hiatt's Plumbing & Excavating Co, LLC. | 48 | 4.3★ (54) | Findlay, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 14 best excavating contractors in Fostoria, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tiffin, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fostoria
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Bowling Green, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Upper Sandusky, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Fostoria
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clyde, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowling Green, 19 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 JEHM Enterprises
Based in Bowling Green, 18 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Garbage dump”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 KF Ventures Ltd.
Based in Clyde, 24 mi away
40/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate developer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Fostoria
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALL Excavating & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Beach Outdoor Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Burkhart & Sons Excavating Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Chris Schank Enterprises | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| CRM Construction and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Fostoria |
| Dean Berrier Excavating | 9 mi | |
| Dennis Construction & Sani | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Eric Palmer Trucking & Excavating LTD | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Hohenbrink Excavating | 15 mi | |
| JDR Excavating, Inc. | 14 mi | |
| Kwest Group | 13 mi | |
| Lucius Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Marksch Excavating and Demolition | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Myers & Sons Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Fostoria |
| Ohio pond builders & demolition | 7 mi | |
| Phillips Backhoe Services | In Fostoria | |
| Posey Excavating Inc | In Fostoria | |
| Rocky Edge Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Steve Krugh Excavating Inc. | 13 mi | |
| UpRoot Leveling | In Fostoria |
How we ranked Fostoria excavating contractors
We scored 14 Fostoria 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 Fostoria 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 Fostoria: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fostoria?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fostoria, OH is Siferd Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,237 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brady Smith Lawn And Landscape (#2) and Boes Brothers Inc. Excavating & Trucking (#3) follow. We ranked 14 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fostoria?
ContractorsRanked ranks 14 excavating contractors serving Fostoria, OH. 2 of them are based in Fostoria; 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 Fostoria are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Fostoria post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Siferd Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC (#1) and Brady Smith Lawn And Landscape (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fostoria work on weekends?
3 of 14 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Siferd Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC (#1), Brady Smith Lawn And Landscape (#2) and Morral Excavating (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fostoria excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated excavating contractors in Fostoria is 4.4★, with a median of 11 reviews. Siferd Plumbing Heating & A/C LLC has the most, 1,237 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 Fostoria count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fostoria 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 Fostoria
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 excavating contractors serving Fostoria.
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