59/100CR 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 Kent, OH (2026)
139 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kent: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 2,127 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 #2 of 139.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, 2,164 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 139 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
139 Kent excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 68 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 139 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Kent at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (2,127) | Akron, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (417) | Cuyahoga Falls, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 57 | 4.8★ (2,164) | North Canton, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,162) | Solon, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (225) | Twinsburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cistone’s Excavating Services, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Kent | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A Crano Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.8★ (15) | Akron, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | PMC Concrete | 54 | 5.0★ (66) | Cuyahoga Falls, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Len's Excavating Septic & Landscape | 54 | 4.5★ (6) | Barberton, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Northern Ohio Excavation & Grading LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Akron, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 139 best excavating contractors in Kent, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 North Canton, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,164 Google reviews, the most in Kent.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solon, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Twinsburg, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Kent
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
#8 PMC Concrete
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Barberton, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Ravenna, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Ravenna, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Alliance, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stow, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Boyas Recycling
Based in Garfield Heights, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Canal Fulton, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ravenna, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Rocky Ridge NEO
Based in Massillon, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Tallmadge, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Reiss Demoscape
Based in Canton, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Canton, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norton, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Massillon, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 139 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kent
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Cherokee Demolition, L.L.C. | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| CM Construction and Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Kent |
| Croft Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Dacath Development Corporation | 3.0★ (1) | In Kent |
| Excavating Construction Plus | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Fratelli Excavating and Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Hirst Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Hold It Back LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Jim's Trenching & Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Jones & Associates Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| KENT PORTAGE CONSTRUCTION LLC | In Kent | |
| Nemeth Plumbing Heating, AC & Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Otto Falkenberg Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Rob's Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Robert Earl Helmling Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ruhlin White Hall Project | 5.0★ (1) | In Kent |
| Skyliner Excavating | In Kent | |
| Thompson | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| WoolfBHaulingllc | 5.0★ (1) | In Kent |
How we ranked Kent excavating contractors
We scored 139 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Kent?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Kent, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,127 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3) follow. We ranked 139 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Kent?
ContractorsRanked ranks 139 excavating contractors serving Kent, OH. 3 of them are based in Kent; 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 Kent are open 24/7?
20 ranked excavating contractors in Kent post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Kent work on weekends?
68 of 139 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 29 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 & Drain Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kent excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 139 rated excavating contractors in Kent is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 2,164 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 Kent count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Kent 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 Kent
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 139 excavating contractors serving Kent.
- November 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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