58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 243 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Sandusky, OH (2026)
33 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Sandusky: Firelands Plumbing, CR Score 58/100; 4.4★ from 243 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service, 481 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
33 Sandusky excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 33 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Sandusky at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firelands Plumbing | 58 | 4.4★ (243) | Sandusky | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service | 58 | 4.9★ (481) | Norwalk, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Dwelle Excavating & Trucking, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Sandusky | Sat | — |
| 4 | Paul Fox & Sons Excavating | 55 | 4.5★ (18) | Sandusky | — | — |
| 5 | Wade's Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Sandusky | — | — |
| 6 | Kopchak Contracting, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Port Clinton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Innovative Excavating | 53 | 4.7★ (15) | Port Clinton, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sirius Earthworks | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Lorain, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Parker Excavating Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Sandusky | — | — |
| 10 | Wadsworth Excavating | 52 | 4.7★ (3) | Port Clinton, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 33 best excavating contractors in Sandusky, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Norwalk, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 481 Google reviews, the most in Sandusky.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Sandusky
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Port Clinton, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Port Clinton, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lorain, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Port Clinton, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Norwalk, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Sandusky
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Sandusky
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Ready mix concrete supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Diggers of Ohio
Based in Amherst, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#20 M & L Excavating
Based in Fremont, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Amherst, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vermilion, 22 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron, 8 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 12 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 33 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bower Tiling Services Inc | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Kreimes Company | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | In Sandusky |
| 28 | Wenger Construction & Excavating | 45 | 4.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Edwards Tree Service | 45 | 4.5★ (53) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Marett Unlimited Inc. | 44 | 4.8★ (13) | 16 mi |
| 31 | Lakeside Excavating & Concrete LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| 32 | KF Ventures Ltd. | 42 | 3.3★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 33 | 3J Enterprises, Inc. | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
Also serving Sandusky
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA West Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Apling Excavating and Trucking | In Sandusky | |
| CL Fox Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Dave Shrock Trucking & Excavating | In Sandusky | |
| Four County Lawn Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| George Gradel Co | In Sandusky | |
| Ging Construction LLC | 4.9★ (17) | In Sandusky |
| Jeff Wadsworth Excavating Co | 2.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| John Kosa Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Sandusky |
| Keith Heileman Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Legacy Concrete & Stone LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Lyons Excavation | In Sandusky | |
| Marblehead Construction Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Sandusky |
| MS Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| NMC Excavating Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ohio Asphalt Maintenance | In Sandusky | |
| Schippel’s Excavating & Concrete, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| TAP Construction LTD | 5.0★ (1) | In Sandusky |
| Tony Sedlak Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Sandusky |
| Varga Custom Concrete | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
How we ranked Sandusky excavating contractors
We scored 33 Sandusky 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 Sandusky 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 Sandusky: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Sandusky?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Sandusky, OH is Firelands Plumbing with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.4★ from 243 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#2) and Dwelle Excavating & Trucking, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 33 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Sandusky?
ContractorsRanked ranks 33 excavating contractors serving Sandusky, OH. 9 of them are based in Sandusky; 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 Sandusky are open 24/7?
4 ranked excavating contractors in Sandusky post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Firelands Plumbing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#2) and Kopchak Contracting, LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Sandusky work on weekends?
10 of 33 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Firelands Plumbing (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service (#2) and Dwelle Excavating & Trucking, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Sandusky excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 33 rated excavating contractors in Sandusky is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Drain Service has the most, 481 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 Sandusky count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sandusky 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 Sandusky
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 excavating contractors serving Sandusky.
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