58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Hudson, OH (2026)
158 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hudson: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 158.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,493 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 158 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
158 Hudson excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 158 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Hudson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (2,127) | Akron, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,162) | Solon, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (417) | Cuyahoga Falls, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 5.0★ (225) | Twinsburg, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,562) | Parma Heights, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (3,493) | Cleveland, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | PMC Concrete | 55 | 5.0★ (66) | Cuyahoga Falls, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (980) | Cleveland Heights, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Boyas Recycling | 55 | 4.4★ (292) | Garfield Heights, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | O'Keefe Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Bedford Heights, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 158 best excavating contractors in Hudson, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Solon, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,162 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Twinsburg, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma Heights, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews, the most in Hudson.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 PMC Concrete
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 980 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garfield Heights, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford Heights, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Canton, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,164 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Euclid, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,448 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kent, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 11 mi away
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 Stow, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 336 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barberton, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ravenna, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Aurora, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ravenna, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Roto-Rooter
Based in Medina, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 205 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 158 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hudson
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 K Construction Group INC | 5.0★ (3) | In Hudson |
| Advance Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Aristocraft Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Hudson |
| Cherokee Demolition, L.L.C. | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Croft Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| DH Builders | 5.0★ (2) | In Hudson |
| Drain My Yard | 3.8★ (25) | In Hudson |
| EASEHOUSE | 5.0★ (6) | In Hudson |
| EM Associates | 5.0★ (1) | In Hudson |
| Excavating Construction Plus | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Fratelli Excavating and Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Hirst Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hold It Back LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Jones & Associates Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Nemeth Plumbing Heating, AC & Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Otto Falkenberg Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Preserve of Hudson by Pulte Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Hudson |
| Rob's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Robert Earl Helmling Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Xclusive Painting Company - Hudson Location | 5.0★ (3) | In Hudson |
How we ranked Hudson excavating contractors
We scored 158 Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Hudson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Hudson, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 158 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Hudson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 158 excavating contractors serving Hudson, OH. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Hudson are open 24/7?
34 ranked excavating contractors in Hudson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Hudson work on weekends?
82 of 158 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Hudson excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 158 rated excavating contractors in Hudson is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 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 Hudson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hudson 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 Hudson
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 158 excavating contractors serving Hudson.
- November 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
More excavating contractors and Hudson pages
Excavating contractors near Hudson
- Excavating contractors in Streetsboro, OH150 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Twinsburg, OH161 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Stow, OH158 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Macedonia, OH175 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Aurora, OH160 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Kent, OH139 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH162 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Tallmadge, OH154 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Solon, OH158 ranked
- Excavating contractors in Brecksville, OH172 ranked
Other trades in Hudson
- Roofers in Hudson866 ranked
- Plumbers in Hudson405 ranked
- Electricians in Hudson279 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Hudson396 ranked
- General contractors in Hudson542 ranked
- Painters in Hudson128 ranked
- Landscapers in Hudson212 ranked
- Handymen in Hudson74 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Hudson274 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Hudson313 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Hudson295 ranked
- Tile installers in Hudson32 ranked
- Drywall contractors in Hudson15 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Hudson304 ranked
- Fence contractors in Hudson99 ranked
- Deck builders in Hudson139 ranked
- Siding contractors in Hudson389 ranked
- Window installers in Hudson325 ranked
- Gutter installers in Hudson228 ranked
- Insulation contractors in Hudson58 ranked
- Solar installers in Hudson36 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Hudson101 ranked
- Foundation repair companies in Hudson175 ranked
- Tree services in Hudson231 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Hudson173 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Hudson336 ranked
- Home builders in Hudson295 ranked
- Demolition contractors in Hudson72 ranked
- Window cleaners in Hudson34 ranked
- Pressure washing companies in Hudson64 ranked
- Pest control companies in Hudson132 ranked
- Paving contractors in Hudson89 ranked
- Auto glass repair shops in Hudson100 ranked
- Septic service companies in Hudson77 ranked
- Pool builders in Hudson132 ranked
- All contractors in Hudson