59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hobart, IN (2026)
71 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Hobart: Thomas Land Services, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 11 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 #3 of 71.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,385 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
71 Hobart excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 71 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hobart at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Land Services | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Hobart | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping | 59 | 4.8★ (103) | Valparaiso, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,088) | Merrillville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Misch Excavating | 57 | 4.9★ (7) | Crown Point, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 55 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | R. V. Sutton Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Chesterton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ABC Asphalt, Inc. | 55 | 4.2★ (25) | Merrillville, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | A. Palmer's Asphalt Paving | 53 | 4.5★ (48) | Lake Station, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Brandenburg Industrial | 53 | 4.3★ (7) | Gary, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 71 best excavating contractors in Hobart, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews, the most in Hobart.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Chicago Heights, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Merrillville, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Station, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Crown Point, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Gary, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Hobart
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Lynwood, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 911 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 71 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hobart
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-Midwest Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| All Around Homes and Gardens | In Hobart | |
| Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Indiana, IN | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Big Concrete & Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| BIIGWAY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Hobart |
| BladeRock | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Egolf Coates Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Good Services Plumbing and Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| IronGate Garage Door Repair | 5.0★ (49) | In Hobart |
| Johnson Excavating | 2.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Lagestee Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| luke builds | 1.0★ (1) | In Hobart |
| Midgett Concrete & Construction Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mileos Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Mueller and son painting and more | 5.0★ (6) | In Hobart |
| NONO’S HOBART EXTERIORS & CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (8) | In Hobart |
| Olympic Trucking Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Regional Property Maintenance LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Rich Sealcoating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Riteway Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
How we ranked Hobart excavating contractors
We scored 71 Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hobart?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hobart, IN is Thomas Land Services with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 71 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hobart?
ContractorsRanked ranks 71 excavating contractors serving Hobart, IN. 3 of them are based in Hobart; 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 Hobart are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Hobart post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Thomas Land Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Hobart work on weekends?
33 of 71 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Thomas Land Services (#1), Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Hobart excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 71 rated excavating contractors in Hobart is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,385 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 Hobart count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hobart 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 Hobart
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 71 excavating contractors serving Hobart.
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