59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 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, OH (2026)
126 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Goshen: Elite Excavation, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Engle Construction Enterprises, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 126.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,123 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 126 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
126 Goshen excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 62 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 126 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Goshen at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elite Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Goshen | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cladline Siteworks | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Goshen | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Kelley Bros Utility | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | Goshen | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Merten Land Clearing & Excavation | 58 | 5.0★ (45) | Loveland, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | MW Martin Services | 57 | 5.0★ (37) | Goshen | Sat | — |
| 6 | Engle Construction Enterprises, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Goshen | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Stricker Excavating & Hardscapes | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Goshen | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (932) | Mason, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | CS Gruter Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (57) | Lebanon, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (5,123) | Cincinnati, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 126 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 Goshen
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Goshen
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loveland, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Goshen
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Mason, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 932 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews, the most in Goshen.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,067 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Cincinnati, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwood, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 873 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Goshen
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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
54/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Forest Park, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Covington, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Mason, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 The Libbee Group
Based in Cincinnati, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Hamilton, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,106 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 783 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 799 Google reviews.
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 126 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berger Farms Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Goshen |
| Bob's Lawn Care | 5.0★ (6) | In Goshen |
| Borchers Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Goshen |
| Broken Arrow Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Goshen |
| Christman Outdoor Designs | 5.0★ (2) | In Goshen |
| Christman Outdoor Designs LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Goshen |
| Decorative Concrete Ltd | 4.0★ (1) | In Goshen |
| Hunley Lawn & Landscape | 5.0★ (22) | In Goshen |
| JTB Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Goshen |
| L B Construction | 4.6★ (5) | In Goshen |
| M & M Construction & Remodeling, LLC | 4.0★ (24) | In Goshen |
| Moore and son excavating | In Goshen | |
| Owens Family Investments | 4.9★ (13) | In Goshen |
| Suitedbooted llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Goshen |
| The Perfect Lawn | 4.7★ (6) | In Goshen |
| Timberline Buildings | 4.9★ (37) | In Goshen |
| Total Platform Tennis | 4.5★ (4) | In Goshen |
| Tradeworx LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Goshen |
| Twenty four seven general construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Goshen |
| Woodhall Crossing by Maronda Homes | 5.0★ (12) | In Goshen |
How we ranked Goshen excavating contractors
We scored 126 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, OH is Elite Excavation with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cladline Siteworks (#2) and Kelley Bros Utility (#3) follow. We ranked 126 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Goshen?
ContractorsRanked ranks 126 excavating contractors serving Goshen, OH. 10 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?
18 ranked excavating contractors in Goshen post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elite Excavation (#1), Engle Construction Enterprises, LLC (#6) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Goshen work on weekends?
62 of 126 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Excavation (#1), Cladline Siteworks (#2) and Kelley Bros Utility (#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 126 rated excavating contractors in Goshen is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,123 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 126 excavating contractors serving Goshen.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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