63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Portsmouth, OH (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Portsmouth: Howell Construction, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto Rooter, 18 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Portsmouth excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Portsmouth at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howell Construction | 63 | 5.0★ (11) | Portsmouth | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | J&J's Dirty Deeds | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 3 | Scherer Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Wheelersburg, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Womack Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Ironton, 20 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto Rooter | 54 | 4.1★ (18) | Portsmouth | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Allard Excavation, LLC | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 7 | Allard Excavation, LLC | 52 | 4.8★ (5) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 8 | Kiser Excavating Co | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | Ashland, 25 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Fields Excavating Inc | 48 | 2.5★ (10) | Ironton, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | PH Earthworks & Contracting | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Portsmouth | — | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Portsmouth, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Portsmouth
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
Based in Wheelersburg, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Ironton, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
#5 Roto Rooter
Based in Portsmouth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, the most in Portsmouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Portsmouth
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Ironton, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Portsmouth
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| Armstrong Excavating | In Portsmouth | |
| B&M Contracting Services LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Portsmouth |
| C and D Utility LLC | In Portsmouth | |
| Coleman Lawn & Landscaping LLC | 3.7★ (31) | In Portsmouth |
| CRAYCRAFT llc Excavating & Construction | In Portsmouth | |
| Eric G Martin Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Hall's Trencher Services | In Portsmouth | |
| Ison Excavating & Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| Jacksonville hard Mone'y' | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| JD Blackburn Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| Jenkins Family Enterprises LLC | 4.9★ (50) | In Portsmouth |
| Little's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Mack Excavating LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Maynard excavation | In Portsmouth | |
| MJP Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| NOLAN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| Richter Roofing | 5.0★ (9) | In Portsmouth |
| Thompson Plumbing & Construction | 5.0★ (14) | In Portsmouth |
| Tolley Brothers Contracting | In Portsmouth |
How we ranked Portsmouth excavating contractors
We scored 11 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Portsmouth?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Portsmouth, OH is Howell Construction with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. J&J's Dirty Deeds (#2) and Scherer Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Portsmouth?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Portsmouth, OH. 6 of them are based in Portsmouth; 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 Portsmouth work on weekends?
1 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Howell Construction (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Portsmouth excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Portsmouth is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto Rooter has the most, 18 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Portsmouth count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Portsmouth.
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