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Best Excavating Contractors in Parma, OH (2026)

151 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall in Parma: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 151.

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    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,493 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 151 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

151 Parma excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 85 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 151 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Cleveland ranking. See Excavating contractors in Cleveland

Top 10 excavating contractors in Parma at a glance

Top 10 excavating contractors in Parma at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.9★ (1,562)Parma Heights, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup604.8★ (3,493)Cleveland, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
3Maxterra Excavation and Construction595.0★ (25)Beachwood, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Invisible Excavations Plumbing & Drains584.6★ (204)Parma24/7—
5Maclin Contractors585.0★ (32)ParmaSat · Evenings—
6Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (2,162)Solon, 12 mi away24/7—
7Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup574.8★ (2,056)Avon, 15 mi away24/7—
8Sterner Waterproofing & Excavating574.9★ (45)Cleveland, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Boyas Recycling574.4★ (292)Garfield Heights, 6 mi awaySat—
10Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup564.8★ (980)Cleveland Heights, 12 mi away24/7—

The 151 best excavating contractors in Parma, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Parma

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
  2. Based in Garfield Heights, 6 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 292 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    11311 Rockside Rd, Valley View, OH 44125
  3. Based in Cleveland, 8 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1692 E 55th St Unit 100, Cleveland, OH 44103
  4. Based in Grafton, 16 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9499 Avon Belden Rd, Grafton, OH 44044
  5. Based in Euclid, 7 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
  6. Based in Bedford Heights, 16 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  7. Based in Elyria, 14 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  8. Based in Broadview Heights, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2271 W Wallings Rd, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  9. Based in Cleveland, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2890 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
  10. Based in Shaker Heights, 9 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    16781 Chagrin Blvd #197, Shaker Heights, OH 44120

How we ranked Parma excavating contractors

We scored 151 Parma 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Parma data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Excavating contractors in Parma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best excavating contractor in Parma?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Parma, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Maxterra Excavation and Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 151 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.

How many excavating contractors are there in Parma?

ContractorsRanked ranks 151 excavating contractors serving Parma, OH. 2 of them are based in Parma; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which excavating contractors in Parma are open 24/7?

38 ranked excavating contractors in Parma post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Invisible Excavations Plumbing & Drains (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which excavating contractors in Parma work on weekends?

85 of 151 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Maxterra Excavation and Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Parma excavating contractors have?

The median Google rating among 151 rated excavating contractors in Parma is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 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 Parma count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Parma 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 Parma

  1. November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 151 excavating contractors serving Parma.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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