60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Loveland, OH (2026)
147 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Loveland: Merten Land Clearing & Excavation, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 147.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,123 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 147 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
147 Loveland excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 69 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 147 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Loveland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merten Land Clearing & Excavation | 60 | 5.0★ (45) | Loveland | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (932) | Mason, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (5,123) | Cincinnati, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Engle Construction Enterprises, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Goshen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Cincinnati, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (873) | Norwood, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Henry Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (102) | Forest Park, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (1,067) | Cincinnati, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | CS Gruter Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (57) | Lebanon, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Superior Concrete & Excavation | 55 | 4.9★ (45) | Cincinnati, 10 mi away | Sun | — |
The 147 best excavating contractors in Loveland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Mason, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 932 Google reviews.
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,123 Google reviews, the most in Loveland.
Based in Goshen, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based in Norwood, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 873 Google reviews.
Based in Forest Park, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,067 Google reviews.
Based in Lebanon, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Cincinnati, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Miamisburg, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,052 Google reviews.
Based in Covington, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,061 Google reviews.
Based in Hamilton, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,106 Google reviews.
Based in Hamilton, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Middletown, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 799 Google reviews.
#17 Elite Excavation
Based in Goshen, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Goshen, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Hamilton, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Middletown, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Trenton, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Middletown, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#23 SiteWORX
Based in Lebanon, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Goshen, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oxford, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 147 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Loveland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Excavating & Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Borchers Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Campbell Excavating, LLC. | In Loveland | |
| casa home solutions | In Loveland | |
| Cincinnati Construction Management | In Loveland | |
| Damm Utility Bros LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dccm construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | In Loveland |
| DNS Concrete & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Dug Rite Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Loveland |
| Earthwise Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Green Acres Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| J Daniel & Co Inc | 3.4★ (26) | In Loveland |
| MDX Inc. | In Loveland | |
| Miami Valley Mulch | In Loveland | |
| Porginski Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Powalski Construction LLC | In Loveland | |
| Richmond Plumbing & Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Stout house excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| TW Roy Excavation Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Woods Edge Excavation | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Loveland excavating contractors
We scored 147 Loveland 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 Loveland 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 Loveland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Loveland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Loveland, OH is Merten Land Clearing & Excavation with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 147 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Loveland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 147 excavating contractors serving Loveland, OH. 1 of them is based in Loveland; 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 Loveland are open 24/7?
23 ranked excavating contractors in Loveland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Engle Construction Enterprises, LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Loveland work on weekends?
69 of 147 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 37 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Merten Land Clearing & Excavation (#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 Loveland excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 147 rated excavating contractors in Loveland is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,123 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 Loveland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Loveland 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 Loveland
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 147 excavating contractors serving Loveland.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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