57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Huntington, IN (2026)
36 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Huntington: Zahm Excavating, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,320 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
36 Huntington excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 36 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Huntington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zahm Excavating | 57 | 4.8★ (18) | Huntington | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,320) | Fort Wayne, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Wabash, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | DZ Contracting | 54 | 4.3★ (11) | Columbia City, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Amor Excavating, Inc. | 53 | 4.7★ (7) | Huntington | — | — |
| 6 | Rowdy Land & Steel Services | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntington | — | — |
| 7 | Property Rx | 52 | 5.0★ (36) | Bluffton, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Down 2 Earth Excavating LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | Marion, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Minnich's Lawn Care & Excavating, Inc. | 50 | 4.3★ (12) | Bluffton, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Short Excavating Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Fort Wayne, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 36 best excavating contractors in Huntington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Wayne, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,320 Google reviews, the most in Huntington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wabash, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Columbia City, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
#7 Property Rx
Based in Bluffton, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Bluffton, 6 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Bluffton, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Columbia City, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Bercot Inc
Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Fort Wayne, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Columbia City, 18 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Bennie Hydro
Based in Fort Wayne, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Fort Wayne, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Bluffton, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 Wendt LLP
Based in Wabash, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Council Bluffs, 13 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bluffton, 7 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wabash, 17 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 36 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Precision Land Management | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Crosby Excavating Inc | 47 | 3.3★ (15) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Huffman Property Maintenance LLC (HPM) | 47 | 4.9★ (61) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Owens Gravel Driveway Repair | 45 | 4.9★ (44) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Richards Well Repair & Excavating | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Harlow Enterprises Inc | 44 | 4.2★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 32 | A-1 Sanitary Sewer & Drain Service | 44 | 4.2★ (33) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Wisel Enterprises Inc | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Brainard Excavating and Snow Removal LLC | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Asphalt Maintenance Service | 43 | 4.6★ (22) | 23 mi |
| 36 | Benedict Brothers | 43 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
Also serving Huntington
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 Cleaner Place LLC | In Huntington | |
| Brickley Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Eckerts Pump & Supply Inc | In Huntington | |
| Foss Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Hanks Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ironclad Excavating, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Josh Hyde's 24hr Snow Removal | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| LA Brown, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Mr. Kool Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling | In Huntington | |
| Niblock Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Paxson Tom Excavating & Mowing | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Ransbottom Excavating & Trucking | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Rapid Huntington HVAC Repair | 5.0★ (4) | In Huntington |
| Rick Bauer Excavating | In Huntington | |
| RWC Roofing Systems | 5.0★ (1) | In Huntington |
| Sky High HVAC | 5.0★ (11) | In Huntington |
| Solid Solutions | In Huntington | |
| Stonehugger Cemetery Restoration LLC | In Huntington | |
| Tracy Stanley paving | 5.0★ (6) | In Huntington |
| Wright's Do It All LLC | In Huntington |
How we ranked Huntington excavating contractors
We scored 36 Huntington 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 Huntington 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 Huntington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Huntington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Huntington, IN is Zahm Excavating with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 36 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Huntington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 36 excavating contractors serving Huntington, IN. 3 of them are based in Huntington; 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 Huntington are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Huntington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC (#3) and DZ Contracting (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Huntington work on weekends?
12 of 36 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zahm Excavating (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Treska Bros. Excavating & Trucking LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Huntington excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 36 rated excavating contractors in Huntington is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,320 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Huntington count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Huntington 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 Huntington
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 excavating contractors serving Huntington.
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