56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Plymouth, IN (2026)
38 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Plymouth: Chain Of Lakes, CR Score 56/100; 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 38.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 825 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 38 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
38 Plymouth excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 38 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Plymouth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chain Of Lakes | 56 | 4.2★ (15) | Plymouth | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Stone Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Plymouth | — | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (825) | Mishawaka, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Kent's Excavating & Plumbing - K & F Hauling | 54 | 4.8★ (10) | Plymouth | — | — |
| 5 | Beer & Slabaugh Inc | 53 | 4.6★ (43) | Nappanee, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Langfeldt Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Plymouth | — | — |
| 7 | Deep Rooted Excavating | 52 | 4.9★ (7) | Nappanee, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Huff Septic Inc | 52 | 4.9★ (691) | South Bend, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fast Track Excavating, LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Granger, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Hoosierland Excavating | 51 | 3.9★ (11) | South Bend, 19 mi away | — | — |
The 38 best excavating contractors in Plymouth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Plymouth
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Mishawaka, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews, the most in Plymouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Nappanee, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Nappanee, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 South Bend, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Dowagiac, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Warsaw, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Mishawaka, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Nappanee, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 17 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Warsaw, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Mishawaka, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 12 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warsaw, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 38 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | NextGen Earthworks | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Hill-T Excavating | 48 | 3.9★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Grove Excavating | 47 | 4.6★ (14) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Clarkco Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Owens Shoreline Restoration | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 31 | Mike Czajkowski Builders General Contractor (MCB) | 46 | 4.8★ (4) | In Plymouth |
| 32 | NWI Asphalt | 46 | 4.9★ (42) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Precision Septic & Excavating LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Stevens Property Services Lawn & Landscaping | 43 | 4.4★ (14) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Westside Concrete LLC | 43 | 4.9★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 36 | INSERV, Inc. - Environmental & Industrial Services | 42 | 4.4★ (15) | 24 mi |
| 37 | AshCreek Services | 41 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 38 | AML Services LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (5) | 24 mi |
Also serving Plymouth
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Al backhoe Svc. | 22 mi | |
| B & J Excavation Inc | 21 mi | |
| B&M Services | In Plymouth | |
| Campoli Construction LLC | 21 mi | |
| Farrell Does IT | 20 mi | |
| Grove Excavating | 25 mi | |
| Hoosier Rock Excavating | 22 mi | |
| Hunter Transit Shop | In Plymouth | |
| J & B Excavating, L.L.C. | 15 mi | |
| Langfeldt Excavating | In Plymouth | |
| LDP Excavating & General | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Michiana Contracting | In Plymouth | |
| Mighty Oak Forestry | In Plymouth | |
| OnSite Excavation & Sitework LLC | 17 mi | |
| Premier Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| R & R Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| R & R Excavating | 23 mi | |
| R & R Excavating | 24 mi | |
| R&R Excavating | 8 mi | |
| Youngs Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Plymouth excavating contractors
We scored 38 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Plymouth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Plymouth, IN is Chain Of Lakes with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 PM. Stone Excavating (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 38 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Plymouth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 38 excavating contractors serving Plymouth, IN. 6 of them are based in Plymouth; 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 Plymouth are open 24/7?
2 ranked excavating contractors in Plymouth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and A1 Tree Service Michiana (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Plymouth work on weekends?
12 of 38 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Chain Of Lakes (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Deep Rooted Excavating (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Plymouth excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 38 rated excavating contractors in Plymouth is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 825 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Plymouth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Plymouth 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 Plymouth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 38 excavating contractors serving Plymouth.
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