56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hanover, PA (2026)
42 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hanover: Grofts Excavating and Landscape Supply, CR Score 56/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shoffner Construction and Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 42.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Tyler's Hauling and Removal Services LLC, 245 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Hanover excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 42 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hanover at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grofts Excavating and Landscape Supply | 56 | 4.3★ (12) | Hanover | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Unlimited Underground LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Hampstead, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Wherley's Backhoe Excavation | 55 | 3.3★ (6) | Hanover | — | — |
| 4 | Kuch Construction and Excavation | 54 | 4.8★ (22) | Hanover | Sat | — |
| 5 | Shoffner Construction and Excavating | 53 | 3.6★ (5) | York, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | York Asphalt & Sealcoat | 53 | 4.6★ (11) | Hanover | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Seaglescapes LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Eldersburg, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Tyler's Hauling and Removal Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (245) | Westminster, 18 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Zepp Trucking LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | Ballenger Creek, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Baxter Land Management LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Harrisburg, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 42 best excavating contractors in Hanover, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hampstead, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Hanover
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Westminster, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews, the most in Hanover.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballenger Creek, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Harrisburg, 21 mi away
52/100CR 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 Eldersburg, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Hanover
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shiloh, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampstead, 16 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Eldersburg, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Taneytown, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Westminster, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Taneytown, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in York, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East York, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 York, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Fitz & Smith Inc
Based in York, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 C&H Excavating
Based in York, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 42 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Affordable Tree Services And Light Excavating | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 27 | General Construction Services | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | In Hanover |
| 28 | Weaver & Sons Excavation | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 29 | MP Construction & Excavation | 47 | 4.7★ (41) | 25 mi |
| 30 | Tam Lapp Construction LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (15) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Emory J. Peters Excavating & Paving Contractor, Inc. | 45 | 4.8★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 32 | L.L. Lawrence Builders Inc. | 44 | 1.0★ (4) | In Hanover |
| 33 | C & J Lawn Care | 44 | 3.7★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 34 | York General Contracting LLC | 44 | 4.3★ (12) | 16 mi |
| 35 | Deer Park Paving & Excavating, Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 36 | D.C. Woods Excavating, Inc. | 44 | 4.1★ (9) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Lawn & Land Solutions | 43 | 5.0★ (11) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Hidden Ridge Contracting | 43 | 4.7★ (3) | 16 mi |
| 39 | Gaines and Company Site Development | 42 | 4.4★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Stewart & Tate Construction | 42 | 3.1★ (24) | 18 mi |
| 41 | Yoe Construction, Inc. | 42 | 3.0★ (12) | 20 mi |
| 42 | White Pine Construction Corporation | 41 | 5.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
Also serving Hanover
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beyer Contracting, LLC | 20 mi | |
| Bob's Backhoe Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Charles L. Bopst Trucking, Inc. | 16 mi | |
| CLS Bobcat Services | 4.0★ (1) | In Hanover |
| Don's Lawn and Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Hanover Excavating Co | 3.0★ (2) | In Hanover |
| Herrick Building & Excavating | In Hanover | |
| James Langkam Excavating | In Hanover | |
| Kibler Development LLC | 17 mi | |
| Lawnscapes Unlimited | 4.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Leonards Landscaping Corp. | 19 mi | |
| LRM Masonry LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Mirfin Excavating & Paving LLC | 14 mi | |
| Shaffer's Bobcat & Backhoe Services | In Hanover | |
| Shiloh Hills LLC | 15 mi | |
| Trenton Contracting Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Trinity Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| York Excavating-Shop | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| York Excavating–Fab Shop | 21 mi | |
| York Excavating—Transfer Yard | 23 mi |
How we ranked Hanover excavating contractors
We scored 42 Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hanover?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hanover, PA is Grofts Excavating and Landscape Supply with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Unlimited Underground LLC (#2) and Wherley's Backhoe Excavation (#3) follow. We ranked 42 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hanover?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 excavating contractors serving Hanover, PA. 7 of them are based in Hanover; 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 Hanover are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Hanover post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shoffner Construction and Excavating (#5), York Asphalt & Sealcoat (#6) and Seaglescapes LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hanover work on weekends?
16 of 42 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Grofts Excavating and Landscape Supply (#1), Unlimited Underground LLC (#2) and Kuch Construction and Excavation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hanover excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated excavating contractors in Hanover is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Tyler's Hauling and Removal Services LLC has the most, 245 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Hanover count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hanover 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 Hanover
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 excavating contractors serving Hanover.
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