63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Mount Vernon, OH (2026)
67 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Mount Vernon: Site Prep, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Innovated EarthWorks LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 67.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Jake's Property Services, 134 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Mount Vernon excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Mount Vernon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Site Prep | 63 | 5.0★ (61) | Mount Vernon | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | KVB Excavating Solutions LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Mount Vernon | Sat | — |
| 3 | Innovated EarthWorks LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (8) | Austintown, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Lindsey Farm and Excavating Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | Newark, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Specialty Excavation & Grade | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Mansfield, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | D & E Site Development | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Newark, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hill Demolition and Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Findlay, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Seals Outdoor Services | 56 | 5.0★ (73) | Mansfield, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Bob Wilson & Son Excavating | 55 | 2.5★ (11) | Mount Vernon | — | — |
| 10 | Pro Performance Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Zanesville, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Mount Vernon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Mount Vernon
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austintown, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 17 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 18 mi away
57/100CR 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.
Based in Newark, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Zanesville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Granville, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, the most in Mount Vernon.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alliance, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Mount Vernon
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Granville, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chillicothe, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sunbury, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Lancaster, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Ron's Excavating
Based in Delaware, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Mount Vernon
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A.T. DAVIS CONSTRUCTION | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| A&K Contracting/Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Mount Vernon |
| Al-win Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| All Quality Construction | In Mount Vernon | |
| ASC Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Austin's Septic | 5.0★ (35) | In Mount Vernon |
| Backwoods Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| BRB Excavating | In Mount Vernon | |
| Buckhorn landscape co. | In Mount Vernon | |
| Chris's Excavating Services | 1.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Fairchild Trucking & Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| G & M Dozer Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| H5 Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Jagger Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Mt Vernon Trenching | In Mount Vernon | |
| SIMS On-Site Sanitation, LLC | 4.9★ (33) | In Mount Vernon |
| Spenco Excavating Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Tri-State Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ulery Water Well Services & Water | 5.0★ (5) | In Mount Vernon |
| Williams Excavating & Pavement, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Mount Vernon excavating contractors
We scored 67 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Mount Vernon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Mount Vernon, OH is Site Prep with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. KVB Excavating Solutions LLC (#2) and Innovated EarthWorks LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Mount Vernon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Mount Vernon, OH. 7 of them are based in Mount Vernon; 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 Mount Vernon are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Mount Vernon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Innovated EarthWorks LLC (#3), Lindsey Farm and Excavating Services LLC (#4) and Specialty Excavation & Grade (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Mount Vernon work on weekends?
40 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Site Prep (#1), KVB Excavating Solutions LLC (#2) and Innovated EarthWorks LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Mount Vernon excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Mount Vernon is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Jake's Property Services has the most, 134 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Mount Vernon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Mount Vernon.
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