59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,162 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Garfield Heights, OH (2026)
164 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Garfield Heights: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 2,162 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 164.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,493 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 164 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
164 Garfield Heights excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 164 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Garfield Heights at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,162) | Solon, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,493) | Cleveland, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,562) | Parma Heights, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Boyas Recycling | 58 | 4.4★ (292) | Garfield Heights | Sat | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (980) | Cleveland Heights, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Maxterra Excavation and Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (25) | Beachwood, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Invisible Excavations Plumbing & Drains | 57 | 4.6★ (204) | Parma, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (1,448) | Euclid, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | O'Keefe Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Bedford Heights, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (225) | Twinsburg, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 164 best excavating contractors in Garfield Heights, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cleveland, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews, the most in Garfield Heights.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma Heights, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garfield Heights
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 980 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,448 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford Heights, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Twinsburg, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,056 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Akron, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shaker Heights, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Copley, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Eastlake, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria, 17 mi away
53/100CR 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 Cleveland, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 164 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Garfield Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Advance Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Battlefield Builder | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Big Hammer Construction, LLC | In Garfield Heights | |
| Cherokee Demolition, L.L.C. | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Cloverleaf Property Management, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Excavating Construction Plus | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| EZ&T Construction | In Garfield Heights | |
| Fratelli Excavating and Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Greenview Construction | In Garfield Heights | |
| hallaway construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Garfield Heights |
| Hold It Back LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lakeside landscaping & sprinklers LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Master Contractors | In Garfield Heights | |
| Nemeth Plumbing Heating, AC & Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Otto Falkenberg Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Red Oak Garage Door Service and Repair LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Garfield Heights |
| Redcon LLC | In Garfield Heights | |
| Solid Rock Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Widenmeyer Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How we ranked Garfield Heights excavating contractors
We scored 164 Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Garfield Heights?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Garfield Heights, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,162 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 164 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Garfield Heights?
ContractorsRanked ranks 164 excavating contractors serving Garfield Heights, OH. 1 of them is based in Garfield Heights; 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 Garfield Heights are open 24/7?
39 ranked excavating contractors in Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights work on weekends?
93 of 164 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 56 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 Garfield Heights excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 164 rated excavating contractors in Garfield Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 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 Garfield Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Garfield Heights 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 Garfield Heights
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 164 excavating contractors serving Garfield Heights.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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