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Best Excavating Contractors in London, OH (2026)

41 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in London: CST Utilities LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,532 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

41 London excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 41 rated businesses.

Top 10 excavating contractors in London at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in London at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1CST Utilities LLC574.7★ (89)Grove City, 22 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (1,532)Columbus, 18 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (1,520)Dublin, 22 mi away24/7—
4ProDig Excavation545.0★ (34)LondonSat—
5Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup544.7★ (972)Springfield, 25 mi away24/7—
6Langham Land Management LLC545.0★ (8)London——
7Mayfield Plumbing And Excavation ( Formally Z Excavation)524.9★ (50)Columbus, 23 mi away24/7—
8Columbus Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavation Service525.0★ (6)Columbus, 24 mi away24/7—
9Lawn Masters Lawn & Landscaping Inc514.1★ (25)Springfield, 17 mi awaySat—
10Dooley Service Pro Septic & Plumbing Repairs514.7★ (707)Springfield, 22 mi away——

The 41 best excavating contractors in London, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in London

    Based in Grove City, 22 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2136 Hardy Pkwy, Grove City, OH 43123
  2. Based in London

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  3. Based in London

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1030 Amherst Blvd, London, OH 43140
  4. Based in Springfield, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8410 Columbus Cincinnati Rd, South Charleston, OH 45368
  5. Based in Marysville, 25 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
  6. Based in Columbus, 21 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
  7. Based in Springfield, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4260 W National Rd, Springfield, OH 45504
  8. Based in Columbus, 14 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3410 Guy Ave, Plain City, OH 43064
  9. Based in Bellefontaine, 23 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in Springfield, 16 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    181 Oaksmere Rd, Springfield, OH 45503
  11. Based in Urbana, 20 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    740 Apple Dr, Urbana, OH 43078
  12. Based in Columbus, 23 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1082 W Mound St, Columbus, OH 43223
  13. Based in Springfield, 22 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    3130 Rocky Point Rd, Springfield, OH 45502
  14. Based in Columbus, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Harrison Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
  15. Based in Marysville, 21 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    14830 Fladt Rd, Marysville, OH 43040

All 41 excavating contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

excavating contractors in London, ranks 26 to 41
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Shepherd Excavating Inc483.8★ (17)20 mi
27John Eramo & Sons, Inc.484.2★ (6)19 mi
28Mooney's Excavating And Drainage484.6★ (11)24 mi
29Site & Pipe Inc484.7★ (3)25 mi
30Boswell's Paving LLC475.0★ (4)11 mi
31S2K Excavating473.7★ (3)20 mi
32Neylon Excavating LLC465.0★ (3)25 mi
33Buckeye Construction & Excavating LLC465.0★ (6)15 mi
34Pro Plumbing & Excavating454.0★ (4)18 mi
35PK Paving & Seal Coating454.9★ (16)22 mi
36Pro Pave444.6★ (10)21 mi
37Seeker Construction425.0★ (6)19 mi
38Clearworks Striping of Ohio425.0★ (3)24 mi
39Kirk Excavating & Construction, Inc.411.0★ (3)22 mi
40Kwest Group413.7★ (9)20 mi
41Strawser Paving Company382.4★ (44)21 mi

Also serving London

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.

Unranked excavating contractors serving London
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Al-win Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)In London
Bob's Dirt Works1.0★ (1)19 mi
Edgington ConstructionIn London
Family Safe Radon Services LLC5.0★ (2)In London
Green Street Enterprises5.0★ (2)23 mi
Hilltop Acres Excavating5.0★ (1)13 mi
I-Dig Construction Group5.0★ (2)24 mi
J & W Hydroseeding5.0★ (1)14 mi
KH Excavating, LLC5.0★ (2)24 mi
M/I Homes Johnson's CreekIn London
McCall Excavating LLC5.0★ (2)21 mi
Mets Contracting5.0★ (1)15 mi
Miller Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)9 mi
Nance Pavement Solutions1.0★ (2)In London
Robinson Trenching5.0★ (1)19 mi
Site Sweep5.0★ (4)In London
Ted Hawk Excavating3.0★ (2)24 mi
Top Site Excavation LLCIn London
Wells landscaping5.0★ (2)22 mi
Whaley Excavating5.0★ (2)24 mi

How we ranked London excavating contractors

We scored 41 London 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn London data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in London: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in London?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in London, OH is CST Utilities LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in London?

ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving London, OH. 2 of them are based in London; 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 London are open 24/7?

6 ranked excavating contractors in London post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are CST Utilities LLC (#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 London work on weekends?

19 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are CST Utilities LLC (#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 London excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in London is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,532 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 London count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the London 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 London

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving London.

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