59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,162 Google reviews.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shaker Heights, OH (2026)
154 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shaker Heights: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 2,162 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 154.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,493 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 154 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
154 Shaker Heights excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 92 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 154 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shaker Heights at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (2,162) | Solon, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (980) | Cleveland Heights, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,448) | Euclid, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.8★ (3,493) | Cleveland, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,562) | Parma Heights, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | O'Keefe Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Bedford Heights, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Boyas Recycling | 57 | 4.4★ (292) | Garfield Heights, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Maxterra Excavation and Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Beachwood, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Invisible Excavations Plumbing & Drains | 56 | 4.6★ (204) | Parma, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Sewer Cleaning Company | 56 | 4.9★ (205) | Cleveland, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 154 best excavating contractors in Shaker Heights, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 980 Google reviews.
Based in Euclid, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,448 Google reviews.
Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews, the most in Shaker Heights.
Based in Parma Heights, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews.
Based in Bedford Heights, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Garfield Heights, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Beachwood, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Parma, 10 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Cleveland, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based in Shaker Heights
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Twinsburg, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based in Eastlake, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews.
Based in Parma, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Copley, 3 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Avon, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,056 Google reviews.
Based in Euclid, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Highland Heights, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
#19 Arcos Mechanical
Based in Mentor, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based in Cleveland, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Brecksville, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Mentor, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based in Amherst, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Wickliffe, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Elyria, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
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 154 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shaker Heights
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Admiral Plumbing | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Advance Excavating Co | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Battlefield Builder | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| BH General Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Shaker Heights |
| Cherokee Demolition, L.L.C. | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Cloverleaf Property Management, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Community Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Shaker Heights |
| DeLoach Contracting Group LLC. | 5.0★ (3) | In Shaker Heights |
| DeVites Concrete | In Shaker Heights | |
| DR Landscaping | 5.0★ (37) | In Shaker Heights |
| Farris Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Fratelli Excavating and Landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hold It Back LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| KDL Construction LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Shaker Heights |
| Lakeside landscaping & sprinklers LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Mikes Handyman and Hvac Services | 5.0★ (10) | In Shaker Heights |
| Nemeth Plumbing Heating, AC & Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Solid Rock Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| The Heights Handyman | 5.0★ (20) | In Shaker Heights |
| WestPoint Concrete | In Shaker Heights |
How we ranked Shaker Heights excavating contractors
We scored 154 Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shaker Heights?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shaker Heights, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,162 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 154 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shaker Heights?
ContractorsRanked ranks 154 excavating contractors serving Shaker Heights, OH. 1 of them is based in Shaker Heights; 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 Shaker Heights are open 24/7?
34 ranked excavating contractors in Shaker Heights post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shaker Heights work on weekends?
92 of 154 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 52 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shaker Heights excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 154 rated excavating contractors in Shaker Heights is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Shaker Heights count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 154 excavating contractors serving Shaker Heights.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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