58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 972 Google reviews, the most in Urbana.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Urbana, OH (2026)
41 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Urbana: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 972 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Dooley Service Pro Septic & Plumbing Repairs, 707 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 41 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
41 Urbana excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Urbana 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, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | John's Reliable Septic | 55 | 4.6★ (100) | Springfield, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Dooley Service Pro Septic & Plumbing Repairs | 54 | 4.7★ (707) | Springfield, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Ward Excavating LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Urbana | — | — |
| 5 | Irwin Construction & Excavating , LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Urbana | — | — |
| 6 | Lawn Masters Lawn & Landscaping Inc | 53 | 4.1★ (25) | Springfield, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | PG EXCAVATING LLC | 53 | 4.8★ (23) | Vandalia, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Larison Drainage & Excavating LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (14) | Sidney, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | T&K Landworkz | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Bellefontaine, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Five Guys Property Maintenance | 52 | 4.9★ (12) | Springfield, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
The 41 best excavating contractors in Urbana, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Springfield, 18 mi away
55/100CR 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, 13 mi away
54/100CR 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 Urbana
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Urbana
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Springfield, 12 mi away
53/100CR 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 Vandalia, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Sidney, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellefontaine, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Springfield, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Bellefontaine, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 JC BANDIT
Based in Huber Heights, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 R & C Excavating
Based in Springfield, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 T.C. Holzen Inc.
Based in New Carlisle, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Bellefontaine, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 ROEDER PLUMBING
Based in Springfield, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Tipp City, 23 mi away
49/100CR 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 Springfield, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Huber Heights, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 London, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairborn, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Beavercreek, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marysville, 20 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Marysville, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
All 41 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | O'Neal Builders Inc | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Pro Plumbing & Excavating | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 28 | J Miller Excavating Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Huels Construction | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Foundation Excavating Systems | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 31 | HighTec Industrial Services Inc. | 47 | 3.8★ (22) | 24 mi |
| 32 | PK Paving & Seal Coating | 47 | 4.9★ (16) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Huelskamp Drainage and Excavation Inc. | 47 | 3.9★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Boswell's Paving LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Pro Pave | 46 | 4.6★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 36 | BDR Excavating and Septic | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
| 37 | D. A. Bowman Construction | 45 | 5.0★ (27) | 19 mi |
| 38 | H&S Asphalt LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (10) | 19 mi |
| 39 | Redmon Fence and Farm Services LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (20) | 20 mi |
| 40 | Risner's Tree Services | 43 | 4.3★ (15) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Monroe Grounds Maintenance | 42 | 4.4★ (25) | 25 mi |
Also serving Urbana
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&S Drains & Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Algren Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Bob's Dirt Works | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Cripps Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| DeBruler Excavation & Dirtwork LLC | 13 mi | |
| DTF Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Urbana |
| Earth Works Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Earth Works Excavation Co LLC | 18 mi | |
| F&S Corp LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Ferguson Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Hilltop Acres Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Urbana |
| Hooligan Land Improvement | 12 mi | |
| I-Dig Construction Group | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| J&O Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Mets Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Mil-Tech Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Miller Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Milligan Construction Co | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| REM Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | In Urbana |
| Robinson Trenching | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
How we ranked Urbana excavating contractors
We scored 41 Urbana 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 Urbana 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 Urbana: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Urbana?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Urbana, 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 41 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Urbana?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 excavating contractors serving Urbana, OH. 2 of them are based in Urbana; 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 Urbana are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Urbana posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Urbana work on weekends?
18 of 41 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), John's Reliable Septic (#2) and Lawn Masters Lawn & Landscaping Inc (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Urbana excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated excavating contractors in Urbana is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 972 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 Urbana count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Urbana 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 Urbana
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 excavating contractors serving Urbana.
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