63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Newark, OH (2026)
73 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Newark: Lindsey Farm and Excavating Services LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): D & E Site Development, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 73.
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Most-reviewed: Josh's Ground Effects, 194 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
73 Newark excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 73 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Newark at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindsey Farm and Excavating Services LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (27) | Newark | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | D & E Site Development | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Newark | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Goins Excavating, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | Granville, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Jake's Property Services | 57 | 4.6★ (134) | Granville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Paul Land Management | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Newark | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Morehouse Logging plus Excavation LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (10) | Newark | Sat | — |
| 7 | Pro Performance Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Zanesville, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Josh's Ground Effects | 56 | 5.0★ (194) | Lancaster, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Kennedy Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Granville, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | DTE Excavating & Landscaping Services LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (30) | New Albany, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 73 best excavating contractors in Newark, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Newark
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Granville, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granville, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Newark
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zanesville, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Lancaster, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews, the most in Newark.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granville, 5 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 New Albany, 23 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 Layton Inc.
Based in Newark
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granville, 21 mi away
54/100CR 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.
Based in Austintown, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 New Albany, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Lancaster, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Heath, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Heath, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Reynoldsburg, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Heath, 2 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
Based in Heath, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Fast Traxx
Based in Granville, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
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 73 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Newark
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1803 Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| ABi Hydrovac | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Bromley Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Newark |
| Buckeye Elm Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Clayton Excavation Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CM Dirtworks | In Newark | |
| Dodrill Excavating | In Newark | |
| FinPro Services | In Newark | |
| G & M Dozer Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Newark |
| Gause Excavating | In Newark | |
| Geiger Excavating, Inc. : Site #2 | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Hilltop Landscapes | In Newark | |
| J Benson Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| J J Kemmerer Grading & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Kellett Remodeling | 4.0★ (27) | In Newark |
| MIDWEST CLEAR CUT LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Ohio Land Care LLC- Land clearing & Excavation | In Newark | |
| R & L Excavating Inc | In Newark | |
| Spenco Excavating Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| triple h enterprises newark ohio | In Newark |
How we ranked Newark excavating contractors
We scored 73 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Newark?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Newark, OH is Lindsey Farm and Excavating Services LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D & E Site Development (#2) and Goins Excavating, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 73 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Newark?
ContractorsRanked ranks 73 excavating contractors serving Newark, OH. 9 of them are based in Newark; 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 Newark are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lindsey Farm and Excavating Services LLC (#1), D & E Site Development (#2) and Jake's Property Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Newark work on weekends?
41 of 73 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lindsey Farm and Excavating Services LLC (#1), D & E Site Development (#2) and Goins Excavating, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Newark excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 73 rated excavating contractors in Newark is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Josh's Ground Effects has the most, 194 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 Newark count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newark 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 Newark
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 73 excavating contractors serving Newark.
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