59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Lorain, OH (2026)
75 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Lorain: Reliable Basement and Drain, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 892 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 75.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,493 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 75 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
75 Lorain excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 75 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Lorain at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Basement and Drain | 59 | 4.8★ (892) | Lorain | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,185) | Elyria, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (2,056) | Avon, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sirius Earthworks | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Lorain | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | B4 Skidsteer Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Grafton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bruce Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (46) | Elyria, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Sterner Waterproofing & Excavating | 56 | 4.9★ (45) | Cleveland, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,493) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,562) | Parma Heights, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ries Trucking & Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Amherst, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 75 best excavating contractors in Lorain, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Elyria, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,185 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,056 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Grafton, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#6 Bruce Inc.
Based in Elyria, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews, the most in Lorain.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma Heights, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Amherst, 18 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.
#11 Diggers of Ohio
Based in Amherst, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sheffield Lake, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Mr. Dig It LLC
Based in Lorain
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#14 Lad Trucking Inc
Based in Elyria, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Elyria, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Avon, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Parma, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Amherst, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westlake, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 444 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Oberlin, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oberlin, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 75 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lorain
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Eleven Construction Group | In Lorain | |
| AMC Contracting Group | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Betzel Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | In Lorain |
| BlueRidge HVAC Repair Lorain | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
| Carlyle HVAC Repair Lorain | 5.0★ (2) | In Lorain |
| Charles Akers Construction Inc. | In Lorain | |
| Cloverleaf Property Management, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Lorain |
| Elevate Living Co. | In Lorain | |
| Falbo Construction Co (Now Terminal Ready Mix) | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
| Hart Asphalt | In Lorain | |
| Mason drywall LLC | In Lorain | |
| Miller's Ground Works LLC | In Lorain | |
| Mr. Lawn & Co. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
| Muniz Home and Garden Maintenance | In Lorain | |
| Reliable Hydro Excavation | In Lorain | |
| Richards Earthmoving Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Solstice HVAC Repair Lorain | 5.0★ (2) | In Lorain |
| Sykuta Waterproofing & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
| The Remodeling Experts | In Lorain | |
| Veard Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
How we ranked Lorain excavating contractors
We scored 75 Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Lorain?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Lorain, OH is Reliable Basement and Drain with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 892 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 75 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Lorain?
ContractorsRanked ranks 75 excavating contractors serving Lorain, OH. 4 of them are based in Lorain; 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 Lorain are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Lorain post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Reliable Basement and Drain (#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 Lorain work on weekends?
40 of 75 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Reliable Basement and Drain (#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 Lorain excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 75 rated excavating contractors in Lorain is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Lorain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lorain 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 Lorain
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 75 excavating contractors serving Lorain.
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