57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Goshen, IN (2026)
67 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Goshen: Barnes Septic & Excavating, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Busy Lil Beavers LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 67.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 825 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Goshen excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Goshen at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnes Septic & Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Dunlap, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Busy Lil Beavers LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (238) | Elkhart, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Precision Works | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Goshen | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Michiana Concrete & Excavation LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | Goshen | — | — |
| 5 | Beer & Slabaugh Inc | 56 | 4.6★ (43) | Nappanee, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (825) | Mishawaka, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Sunnybrook Excavating LLC | 55 | 4.5★ (8) | Goshen | Sat | — |
| 8 | Raber Dirtworx | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Goshen | — | — |
| 9 | Dana Bontrager Excavating | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Goshen | — | — |
| 10 | Kidders Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Elkhart, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Goshen, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elkhart, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Goshen
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nappanee, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews, the most in Goshen.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Elkhart, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Goshen
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#12 Shankster Bros
Based in Warsaw, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 178 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Goshen
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Nappanee, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Elkhart, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Dowagiac, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 C & E Excavating
Based in Elkhart, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nappanee, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Goshen
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & B Lawn and Landscape | In Goshen | |
| Art and Sons Excavating | 3.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| DH Development | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| EF Hooley Construction | In Goshen | |
| ELLISON CONSTRUCTION | In Goshen | |
| Ervin Cable Construction | In Goshen | |
| Heartland Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Hostetter Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| James Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Goshen |
| Justin’s Septic and Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Kibby | In Goshen | |
| MM Quality Construction | In Goshen | |
| P & L Backhoe & Bobcat Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Goshen |
| P & L Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Goshen |
| QUALITY EXCAVATING | 5.0★ (2) | In Goshen |
| RB Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Skilled Remodeling & Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Goshen |
| South Bend Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Stone Brothers Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Tiny Builders & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How we ranked Goshen excavating contractors
We scored 67 Goshen 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 Goshen 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 Goshen: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Goshen?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Goshen, IN is Barnes Septic & Excavating with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Busy Lil Beavers LLC (#2) and Precision Works (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Goshen?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Goshen, IN. 11 of them are based in Goshen; 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 Goshen are open 24/7?
7 ranked excavating contractors in Goshen post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Barnes Septic & Excavating (#1), Busy Lil Beavers LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Goshen work on weekends?
22 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Barnes Septic & Excavating (#1), Busy Lil Beavers LLC (#2) and Precision Works (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Goshen excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Goshen is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 825 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Goshen count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Goshen 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 Goshen
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Goshen.
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