55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, the most in Van Wert.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Van Wert, OH (2026)
12 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Van Wert: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 55/100; 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Fleming Excavating Inc, 16 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 12 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Van Wert excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 12 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Van Wert at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (140) | Celina, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Custer Dump Trucking & Excavating | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Van Wert | — | — |
| 3 | Buckeye Land & Property Management LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Lima, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Fleming Excavating Inc | 50 | 3.6★ (16) | Decatur, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Brenneman Excavating Inc | 50 | 4.3★ (11) | Lima, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Crites Excavating Inc. | 50 | 3.4★ (5) | Lima, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Dozer Werks Llc | 48 | 4.3★ (4) | Fort Wayne, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Piper Excavating | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | Celina, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Weitzel Septic & Excavation | 48 | 5.0★ (10) | Celina, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | MB Excavating LLC | 48 | 4.8★ (6) | Fort Wayne, 24 mi away | — | — |
The 12 best excavating contractors in Van Wert, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Van Wert
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Lima, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Decatur, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Fort Wayne, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Celina, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Celina, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima, 24 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 21 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Van Wert
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Loop Masters | 12 mi | |
| Cross Art Excavating Systems | 4.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| E&L Excavating LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ellis Contracting | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Geels Backhoe Services | 22 mi | |
| General Expectations | 22 mi | |
| Hartman Trenching Services | 23 mi | |
| Hemmelgarn Ditch Maintenance LLC | 22 mi | |
| Hirschfeld Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Hirschfeld Excavating | 24 mi | |
| Industrial Hydro Excavating | 23 mi | |
| Kahlig Excavation & Drainage | 25 mi | |
| Kings Trenching & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| O K Drainage Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Triple A Construction and Excavating LLC | 2 mi | |
| VTF Excavation, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ziakam Utilities, LLC | In Van Wert |
How we ranked Van Wert excavating contractors
We scored 12 Van Wert 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 Van Wert 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 Van Wert: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Van Wert?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Van Wert, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Custer Dump Trucking & Excavating (#2) and Buckeye Land & Property Management LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 12 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Van Wert?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 excavating contractors serving Van Wert, OH. 1 of them is based in Van Wert; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Van Wert are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Van Wert 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 Van Wert work on weekends?
4 of 12 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Buckeye Land & Property Management LLC (#3) and Weitzel Septic & Excavation (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Van Wert excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated excavating contractors in Van Wert is 4.5★, with a median of 6 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 140 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 Van Wert count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Van Wert 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 Van Wert
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 excavating contractors serving Van Wert.
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