58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 972 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Springfield, OH (2026)
67 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Springfield: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 972 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 #4 of 67.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 4,971 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Springfield excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Springfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (972) | Springfield | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John's Reliable Septic | 58 | 4.6★ (100) | Springfield | Sat | — |
| 3 | Dooley Service Pro Septic & Plumbing Repairs | 55 | 4.7★ (707) | Springfield | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.7★ (4,971) | Dayton, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | Five Guys Property Maintenance | 55 | 4.9★ (12) | Springfield | Sat | — |
| 6 | Lawn Masters Lawn & Landscaping Inc | 54 | 4.1★ (25) | Springfield | Sat | — |
| 7 | R & C Excavating | 54 | 4.2★ (6) | Springfield | — | — |
| 8 | PG EXCAVATING LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (23) | Vandalia, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Mark Finchum Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Springfield | — | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 52 | 4.9★ (158) | Xenia, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Springfield, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Springfield
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 707 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 4,971 Google reviews, the most in Springfield.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Vandalia, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Xenia, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#11 ROEDER PLUMBING
Based in Springfield
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Tipp City, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,087 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Beavercreek, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 JC BANDIT
Based in Huber Heights, 12 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 T.C. Holzen Inc.
Based in New Carlisle, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Kettering, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 207 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tipp City, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Urbana, 12 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Fairborn, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Huber Heights, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Clayton, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Springfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carver Lawn Care | 4.8★ (24) | In Springfield |
| Dynamic Construction Team LLC | 4.7★ (13) | In Springfield |
| Dysilv, LLC Heating & Air | 4.2★ (10) | In Springfield |
| Grizzly's Tree Specialists | 3.8★ (20) | In Springfield |
| Hoke Lawn & Landscaping Services Llc | 2.9★ (12) | In Springfield |
| Jumar construction llc | 5.0★ (11) | In Springfield |
| Kelsey Contracting | 5.0★ (16) | In Springfield |
| Kephart Handyman, Llc | 4.9★ (72) | In Springfield |
| Lemmons Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (29) | In Springfield |
| Liberty Remodeling Company | 4.7★ (35) | In Springfield |
| Mr. Clean Site Services | 4.6★ (86) | In Springfield |
| Ohio & Indiana Roofing | 4.3★ (28) | In Springfield |
| Os Kelly Co | 3.0★ (9) | In Springfield |
| Payton Plumbing | 4.4★ (31) | In Springfield |
| Ryon's Residential Services | 4.6★ (11) | In Springfield |
| Segrest HVAC | 4.8★ (26) | In Springfield |
| Springfield Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.3★ (122) | In Springfield |
| Tingley's Green Land Services | 4.6★ (65) | In Springfield |
| Triec Electrical Services Inc | 4.2★ (25) | In Springfield |
| Truitt Roofing | 4.4★ (11) | In Springfield |
How we ranked Springfield excavating contractors
We scored 67 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Springfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Springfield, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 972 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. John's Reliable Septic (#2) and Dooley Service Pro Septic & Plumbing Repairs (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Springfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Springfield, OH. 14 of them are based in Springfield; 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 Springfield are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Springfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Springfield work on weekends?
31 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), John's Reliable Septic (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Springfield excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Springfield is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,971 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 Springfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Springfield 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 Springfield
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Springfield.
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