61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,568 Google reviews, the most in Lima.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lima, OH (2026)
20 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lima: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 1,568 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 10
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NWO Property Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 20.
- 12
Most-reviewed: K-CAM Excavating LLC, 22 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 20 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Lima excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lima at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,568) | Lima | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Buckeye Land & Property Management LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Lima | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dan Younkman Excavating | 56 | 4.9★ (9) | Lima | — | — |
| 4 | TrueSet Construction LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | Lima | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Crites Excavating Inc. | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | Lima | — | — |
| 6 | R D Jones Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.3★ (15) | Lima | — | — |
| 7 | Brenneman Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.3★ (11) | Lima | — | — |
| 8 | Degen Excavating Company | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Lima | — | — |
| 9 | Adams Excavating | 52 | 4.6★ (10) | Wapakoneta, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | NWO Property Services LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Lima | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 20 best excavating contractors in Lima, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Lima
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Lima
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lima
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lima
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lima
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Lima
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Waste management service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Marys, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Wapakoneta, 7 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
46/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 NicKelly, Inc
Based in Wapakoneta, 12 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 24 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Lima
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACS Excavating, LLC | In Lima | |
| Backwoods Landworks LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lima |
| Beach Outdoor Services, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Buckeye Loop Masters | 14 mi | |
| Cross Art Excavating Systems | 4.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Cy Schwieterman Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Dave's Excavating Inc | In Lima | |
| Eley Excavating Inc | In Lima | |
| Hartman Trenching Services | In Lima | |
| Hirschfeld Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Jagger Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lima |
| Kings Trenching & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Lima |
| Lima Concrete Company | In Lima | |
| Mil-Tech Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lima |
| Northwest Ohio Farm Drainage | 4.5★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Ohio pond builders & demolition | In Lima | |
| Schaub Excavating | 11 mi | |
| Schaub Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Slusser Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Lima |
| VTF Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Lima excavating contractors
We scored 20 Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lima?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lima, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,568 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Buckeye Land & Property Management LLC (#2) and Dan Younkman Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 20 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lima?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 excavating contractors serving Lima, OH. 13 of them are based in Lima; 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 Lima are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Lima post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1) and NWO Property Services LLC (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Lima work on weekends?
8 of 20 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Buckeye Land & Property Management LLC (#2) and TrueSet Construction LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Lima excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated excavating contractors in Lima is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,568 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Lima count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lima 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 Lima
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 excavating contractors serving Lima.
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