61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews, the most in Saint John.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Saint John, IN (2026)
84 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Saint John: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,385 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 84.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 84 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
84 Saint John excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 84 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Saint John at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,385) | Schererville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,088) | Merrillville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Good Service Plumbing and excavations | 58 | 4.8★ (403) | Chicago Heights, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping | 56 | 4.8★ (103) | Valparaiso, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (2,265) | Orland Park, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Misch Excavating | 55 | 4.9★ (7) | Crown Point, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ziese & Sons Excavating Inc | 55 | 4.7★ (12) | Crown Point, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | B & D Sewer & Backhoe Services | 54 | 4.8★ (6) | Schererville, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Wm Walters Excavating Inc | 53 | 3.8★ (8) | Schererville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J & C Excavating & Landscaping | 53 | 4.5★ (4) | Crown Point, 3 mi away | — | — |
The 84 best excavating contractors in Saint John, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Merrillville, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,088 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 403 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,265 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Crown Point, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Schererville, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Merrillville, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 McAllister, Inc.
Based in Cedar Lake, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Cedar Lake, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Country Club Hills, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Crete, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Chesterton, 21 mi away
52/100CR 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 Gary, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monee, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Renzo Excavating
Based in Kankakee, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Station, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffith, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 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 84 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Saint John
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 |
|---|---|---|
| B & F Foundation Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Saint John |
| Clear Contractors | 5.0★ (37) | In Saint John |
| Colvin Masonry | 5.0★ (4) | In Saint John |
| Core Floorings | In Saint John | |
| Hoosier Overdoors, LLC | 4.6★ (75) | In Saint John |
| Illiana Masonry | 4.6★ (9) | In Saint John |
| Lange Roofing | 4.8★ (93) | In Saint John |
| Lansing Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (187) | In Saint John |
| Lesniak Roofing of Crown Point | 4.5★ (13) | In Saint John |
| Lori K Bath Showroom | 5.0★ (33) | In Saint John |
| Magic Concrete Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Saint John |
| Medema Marble Restoration | 5.0★ (1) | In Saint John |
| Mirror Flooring | 4.5★ (4) | In Saint John |
| R S Maintenance & Repair LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Saint John |
| Sandell Cabinets Inc | 4.0★ (12) | In Saint John |
| Schilling Construction Custom Home Builders | 4.7★ (16) | In Saint John |
| Schillings | 4.4★ (285) | In Saint John |
| Seal Tight Roofing & Exteriors | 4.0★ (6) | In Saint John |
| St. John Plumbing | 3.3★ (4) | In Saint John |
| Total Construction NWI | 5.0★ (7) | In Saint John |
How we ranked Saint John excavating contractors
We scored 84 Saint John 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 Saint John 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 Saint John: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Saint John?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Saint John, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,385 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#3) follow. We ranked 84 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Saint John?
ContractorsRanked ranks 84 excavating contractors serving Saint John, IN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Saint John are open 24/7?
17 ranked excavating contractors in Saint John post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Saint John work on weekends?
37 of 84 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Good Service Plumbing and excavations (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Saint John excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 84 rated excavating contractors in Saint John is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,385 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Saint John count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Saint John 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 Saint John
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 84 excavating contractors serving Saint John.
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