61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oil City, PA (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Oil City: Gahr Excavating, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Cox Pool Sales, 31 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Oil City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oil City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gahr Excavating | 61 | 4.5★ (15) | Oil City | — | Overall |
| 2 | W H Excavating & Landscaping | 56 | 4.9★ (7) | Franklin, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Chad Shirey | 55 | 5.0★ (30) | Franklin, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Hall's Excavating Inc | 54 | 4.4★ (9) | Sugarcreek, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Vincent Excavating & Gravel | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Franklin, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | G L Adams Spike Excavating Inc | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Sugarcreek, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | King's Landscaping | 52 | 3.3★ (16) | Oil City | — | — |
| 8 | J & A Excavating LLC | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | Sugarcreek, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Affordable Excavating, LLC | 50 | 3.8★ (6) | Erie, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Cox Pool Sales | 49 | 4.7★ (31) | Greenville, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Oil City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Franklin, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#3 Chad Shirey
Based in Franklin, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sugarcreek, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Franklin, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Sugarcreek, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Oil City
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sugarcreek, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Erie, 25 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 Cox Pool Sales
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, the most in Oil City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarion, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Sugarcreek, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Oil City
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Concrete & Excavating | 25 mi | |
| Bert Klapec, Inc. | In Oil City | |
| Biggs Land Services LLC | In Oil City | |
| Cherry excavating | 9 mi | |
| Creek Excavation LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Doutt's Excavating | 9 mi | |
| Joe Klapec & Son Inc | In Oil City | |
| Louis Heath Excavating Trucking | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Morrison Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Rivertown Excavating, LLC | 22 mi | |
| Schiffer's Excavating Inc | 10 mi | |
| Skymon Hauling LLC | In Oil City | |
| Stoney Excavating, LLC. | 12 mi | |
| Wencil Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Oil City excavating contractors
We scored 12 Oil City 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 Oil City 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 Oil City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oil City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oil City, PA is Gahr Excavating with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews. W H Excavating & Landscaping (#2) and Chad Shirey (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oil City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Oil City, PA. 2 of them are based in Oil City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Oil City work on weekends?
3 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vincent Excavating & Gravel (#5), J & A Excavating LLC (#8) and Affordable Excavating, LLC (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oil City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Oil City is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Cox Pool Sales has the most, 31 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Oil City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oil City 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 Oil City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Oil City.
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