62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 481 Google reviews, the most in Norwalk.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Norwalk, OH (2026)
46 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Norwalk: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 481 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Onyx Environmental, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 46.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Firelands Plumbing, 243 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 46 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Norwalk excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 46 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Norwalk at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service | 62 | 4.9★ (481) | Norwalk | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mark Schaffer Excavating-Trucking | 57 | 4.4★ (15) | Norwalk | — | — |
| 3 | Haynes Construction | 56 | 4.7★ (25) | Norwalk | — | — |
| 4 | Onyx Environmental | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Mansfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Ries Trucking & Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Amherst, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Riley Contracting, Inc. | 55 | 4.8★ (11) | Norwalk | — | — |
| 7 | Sirius Earthworks | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Lorain, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Firelands Plumbing | 54 | 4.4★ (243) | Sandusky, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Neeley Dirt Works LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | Shelby, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Wade's Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Sandusky, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 46 best excavating contractors in Norwalk, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Norwalk
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Amherst, 16 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Norwalk
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Sandusky, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 243 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Shelby, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Port Clinton, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Sandusky, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oberlin, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Diggers of Ohio
Based in Amherst, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Vermilion, 16 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Norwalk
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Port Clinton, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Vermilion, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Norwalk
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 46 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | J&C LandWorx | 49 | 4.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Wadsworth Excavating | 49 | 4.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Justin Excavating, Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Marett Unlimited Inc. | 48 | 4.8★ (13) | In Norwalk |
| 30 | Bay Shore Concrete and Excavation LLC | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Hula Construction | 47 | 4.3★ (22) | 13 mi |
| 32 | HOCKENBERRY TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Castalia Hardwoods | 47 | 3.8★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 34 | Castalia Trenching & Ready Mix LLC | 46 | 4.6★ (14) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Bower Tiling Services Inc | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Compton's Asphalt Chip Sealing, L.L.C. | 46 | 4.4★ (25) | 20 mi |
| 37 | R Barson Trucking, L.L.C. | 46 | 4.9★ (11) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Edwards Tree Service | 45 | 4.5★ (53) | 21 mi |
| 39 | Fred Lewis Septic & Portables | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 40 | McConnell Excavating | 44 | 2.6★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 41 | Wenger Construction & Excavating | 43 | 4.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Bright Choice Plumbing | 43 | 5.0★ (13) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Kreimes Company | 42 | 4.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 44 | 3J Enterprises, Inc. | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 45 | KF Ventures Ltd. | 41 | 3.3★ (8) | 21 mi |
| 46 | Shoreline Contractors, Inc., a Marine Construction Company | 40 | 4.2★ (5) | 24 mi |
Also serving Norwalk
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 J Riley Inc | In Norwalk | |
| AAA West Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| AMC Contracting Group | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Asphalt Solutions of America | In Norwalk | |
| Buckeye Excavating & Construction | In Norwalk | |
| Four County Lawn Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hormell Excavation and Construction | In Norwalk | |
| Keith Heileman Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| L. Elbert Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| LandPro Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwalk |
| Legacy Concrete & Stone LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwalk |
| Marblehead Construction Services | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| MS Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| NMC Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Ohio Earth Movers | In Norwalk | |
| Schippel’s Excavating & Concrete, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Serenity Acres Logging & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Stephens Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Stripes & Sombreros Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwalk |
| TnT Tiling | In Norwalk |
How we ranked Norwalk excavating contractors
We scored 46 Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Norwalk?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Norwalk, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 481 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mark Schaffer Excavating-Trucking (#2) and Haynes Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 46 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Norwalk?
ContractorsRanked ranks 46 excavating contractors serving Norwalk, OH. 8 of them are based in Norwalk; 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 Norwalk are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Norwalk post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#1), Onyx Environmental (#4) and Ries Trucking & Excavating (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Norwalk work on weekends?
19 of 46 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#1), Onyx Environmental (#4) and Ries Trucking & Excavating (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Norwalk excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated excavating contractors in Norwalk is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service has the most, 481 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 Norwalk count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Norwalk 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 Norwalk
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 excavating contractors serving Norwalk.
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