60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews, the most in South Bend.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in South Bend, IN (2026)
60 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in South Bend: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JD's Tree And More, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.
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Most-reviewed: Huff Septic Inc, 691 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 60 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
60 South Bend excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 60 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in South Bend at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.7★ (825) | Mishawaka, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JD's Tree And More | 58 | 4.5★ (132) | Niles, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Huff Septic Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (691) | South Bend | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | C & E Excavating Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (7) | South Bend | — | — |
| 5 | Hoosierland Excavating | 55 | 3.9★ (11) | South Bend | — | — |
| 6 | Busy Lil Beavers LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (238) | Elkhart, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Krueger's Septic Services | 54 | 4.8★ (95) | Niles, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | G4 Septic and Excavation | 54 | 4.4★ (5) | South Bend | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Kidders Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Elkhart, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Fast Track Excavating, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Granger, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 60 best excavating contractors in South Bend, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Niles, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 South Bend
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 South Bend
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Elkhart, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 15 mi away
54/100CR 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 Granger, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Elkhart, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Granger, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 7 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 LaPorte, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Myers Excavating
Based in South Bend
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Granger, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Nappanee, 24 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Mishawaka, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
Based in Elkhart, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Asphalt contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 Precision Works
Based in Goshen, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Elkhart, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Granger, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
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 60 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South Bend
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2by2 Construction | In South Bend | |
| Acculevel | 4.3★ (12) | In South Bend |
| B & J Excavation Inc | In South Bend | |
| BlueRed Restoration | 4.9★ (54) | In South Bend |
| Chess Family Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In South Bend |
| Dean construction llc | In South Bend | |
| EDS Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
| F.A. Wilhelm South Bend | In South Bend | |
| Gorilla Custom Builders LLC | In South Bend | |
| HRP Construction Inc | In South Bend | |
| P & L Backhoe Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Perfect Painting & Remodeling | 5.0★ (8) | In South Bend |
| R & R Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
| RB Trucking | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Ron Willis Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
| South Bend Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| South Bend Tile Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
| Square 1 Enterprises - Hauling & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Tri-M Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In South Bend |
| Youngs Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
How we ranked South Bend excavating contractors
We scored 60 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in South Bend?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in South Bend, IN is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 825 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. JD's Tree And More (#2) and Huff Septic Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 60 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in South Bend?
ContractorsRanked ranks 60 excavating contractors serving South Bend, IN. 9 of them are based in South Bend; 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 South Bend are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in South Bend post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), JD's Tree And More (#2) and Busy Lil Beavers LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in South Bend work on weekends?
23 of 60 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), JD's Tree And More (#2) and Busy Lil Beavers LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do South Bend excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 60 rated excavating contractors in South Bend is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 825 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 South Bend count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Bend 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 South Bend
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 60 excavating contractors serving South Bend.
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