61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Grove City, OH (2026)
87 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Grove City: CST Utilities LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 6,799 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
87 Grove City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 87 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Columbus ranking. See Excavating contractors in Columbus
Top 10 excavating contractors in Grove City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CST Utilities LLC | 61 | 4.7★ (89) | Grove City | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,532) | Columbus, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (6,799) | Columbus, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Unlimited Property Professionals LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Grove City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Columbus Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavation Service | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Columbus, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,520) | Dublin, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mayfield Plumbing And Excavation ( Formally Z Excavation) | 56 | 4.9★ (50) | Columbus, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Kapp Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.9★ (30) | Columbus, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Columbus, OH | 55 | 3.9★ (12) | Columbus, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | DTE Excavating & Landscaping Services LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (30) | New Albany, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 87 best excavating contractors in Grove City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Columbus, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,532 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,799 Google reviews, the most in Grove City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Dublin, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,520 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granville, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Columbus, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Grove City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Amanda Plumbing
Based in Delaware, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,072 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Circleville, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 C3 Excavation
Based in New Philadelphia, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Columbus, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Columbus, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 Ohio Aggregate
Based in Upper Arlington, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reynoldsburg, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 6 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Grove City excavating contractors
We scored 87 Grove City 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 Grove City 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 Grove City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Grove City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Grove City, OH is CST Utilities LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 87 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Grove City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 87 excavating contractors serving Grove City, OH. 3 of them are based in Grove City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Grove City are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Grove City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CST Utilities LLC (#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 Grove City work on weekends?
39 of 87 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CST Utilities LLC (#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 Grove City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 87 rated excavating contractors in Grove City is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 6,799 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Grove City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grove City 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 Grove City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 excavating contractors serving Grove City.
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