Ranked #1 in New Castle
Based in Muncie, 18 mi away
57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,042 Google reviews, the most in New Castle.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in New Castle, IN (2026)
48 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in New Castle: Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 2,042 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American EarthWorks LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 950 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 48 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
48 New Castle excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 48 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in New Castle at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services | 57 | 4.9★ (2,042) | Muncie, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | American EarthWorks LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (34) | Anderson, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hale's Dirty Work llc. | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | New Castle | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 5.0★ (950) | Greenfield, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Estes Excavation and Drain | 55 | 4.8★ (23) | Anderson, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fred's Excavating | 55 | 4.9★ (13) | New Castle | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pritchett's | 55 | 4.4★ (26) | New Castle | — | — |
| 8 | Miers Excavation & Demolition Inc. | 54 | 4.3★ (10) | New Castle | — | — |
| 9 | Williams Creek Excavating LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Connersville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Fesler's Excavating & Pump | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Anderson, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 48 best excavating contractors in New Castle, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Anderson, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Greenfield, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 950 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#7 Pritchett's
Based in New Castle
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Connersville, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Anderson, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 KW Earthworks
Based in Connersville, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anderson, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Fishers, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 JJC Excavating
Based in Muncie, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Connersville, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Anderson, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#22 JV Services
Based in Yorktown, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rushville, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Muncie, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 48 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving New Castle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Dirt Company | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Cook's Earthscaping LLC | 11 mi | |
| Cook's Earthscaping LLC | 17 mi | |
| Frank Construction & Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Gary Davis LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In New Castle |
| Hoosier Pride Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | In New Castle |
| HRH Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Jerry Rader Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| K&K Dirtwerks | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Land Clearing | 9 mi | |
| Land Clearing Indiana | 11 mi | |
| M7 Excavation & Trenching | 11 mi | |
| Masters Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In New Castle |
| Mc Creery Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Melton Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | In New Castle |
| Next Gen Earth Werx | 14 mi | |
| Ready Wrench Sales and Services | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Showalter Randy | 4.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| White River Earthworks | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| William L Ellson Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | In New Castle |
How we ranked New Castle excavating contractors
We scored 48 New Castle 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 New Castle 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 New Castle: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in New Castle?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in New Castle, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,042 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. American EarthWorks LLC (#2) and Hale's Dirty Work llc. (#3) follow. We ranked 48 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in New Castle?
ContractorsRanked ranks 48 excavating contractors serving New Castle, IN. 6 of them are based in New Castle; 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 New Castle are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in New Castle post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services (#1), American EarthWorks LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in New Castle work on weekends?
25 of 48 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services (#1), American EarthWorks LLC (#2) and Hale's Dirty Work llc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do New Castle excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 48 rated excavating contractors in New Castle is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing, Drain, & Water Damage Cleanup Services has the most, 2,042 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 New Castle count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the New Castle 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 New Castle
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 excavating contractors serving New Castle.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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