58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Oxford, OH (2026)
82 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Oxford: Ground Zero Earthworks, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 82.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,106 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
82 Oxford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 82 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Oxford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ground Zero Earthworks | 58 | 4.9★ (14) | Oxford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (1,106) | Hamilton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Universal Land Services, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (19) | Hamilton, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Start 2 Finish Excavating, Inc. | 57 | 4.9★ (43) | Eaton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (799) | Middletown, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Southern Touch Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Oxford | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 55 | 4.9★ (638) | Richmond, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Alliance Septic and Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Trotwood, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Clover Valley Grounds Maintenance LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (43) | Trenton, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Kelley Bros Utility | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Goshen, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 82 best excavating contractors in Oxford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Hamilton, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,106 Google reviews, the most in Oxford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton, 21 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 799 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Richmond, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 638 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trotwood, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trenton, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goshen, 17 mi away
54/100CR 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 Eaton, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrison, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bright, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#15 KW Earthworks
Based in Connersville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Hamilton, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dent, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Caudill Services
Based in Harrison, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Forest Park, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Fox Services Inc
Based in Fairfield, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 82 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Oxford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Excavating & Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Bright Excavating & Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Clean Up Maids | 5.0★ (2) | In Oxford |
| Clyde Bolser Excavating | In Oxford | |
| Cox Excavating Plus LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| DNS Concrete & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Green Acres Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Halter Plumbing & Excavating | In Oxford | |
| Holtkamp Excavation & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Hoskins Paving and Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Millstone Valley Contracting | In Oxford | |
| Prestige Complete Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| RH Excavating | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Ronnie Phillips Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Oxford |
| Stahlheber Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Stout house excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Wegman Excavating Company | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| West Side Paving & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| WFS Waterproofing and Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Wildman Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Oxford excavating contractors
We scored 82 Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Oxford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Oxford, OH is Ground Zero Earthworks with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Universal Land Services, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 82 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Oxford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 82 excavating contractors serving Oxford, OH. 2 of them are based in Oxford; 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 Oxford are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Oxford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2), Universal Land Services, LLC (#3) and Start 2 Finish Excavating, Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Oxford work on weekends?
38 of 82 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 20 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ground Zero Earthworks (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Universal Land Services, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Oxford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 82 rated excavating contractors in Oxford is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,106 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Oxford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Oxford 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 Oxford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 82 excavating contractors serving Oxford.
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