58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 4,971 Google reviews, the most in Vandalia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Vandalia, OH (2026)
91 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Vandalia: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 4,971 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Associated Hydro Excavating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 91.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,052 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 91 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 Vandalia excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Vandalia at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (4,971) | Dayton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Associated Hydro Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Tipp City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | PG EXCAVATING LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (23) | Vandalia | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Start 2 Finish Excavating, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Eaton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,052) | Miamisburg, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Apex Demolition & Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Vandalia | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Alliance Septic and Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Trotwood, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Atherton Plumbing - Dayton Drain Cleaning | 55 | 4.8★ (1,087) | Dayton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | B & D Concrete & Excavating | 54 | 4.6★ (17) | Miamisburg, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Krafft Water Solutions LLC Excavating | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Auburn, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 91 best excavating contractors in Vandalia, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Tipp City, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Vandalia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Eaton, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Miamisburg, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,052 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trotwood, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Miamisburg, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 12 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 Springfield, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Clayton, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Trotwood, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Beavercreek, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Englewood, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Kettering, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
#18 Bobcat of Troy
Based in Troy, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tipp City, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 New Carlisle, 6 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Tipp City, 3 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 JC BANDIT
Based in Huber Heights, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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.
#24 T.C. Holzen Inc.
Based in New Carlisle, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Fairborn, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 91 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Vandalia
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Algren Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| All About Plumbing & Water Systems | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Associated Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Bang Excavating & Demolition | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Braxton's Excavation Services + | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| CLLN Directional Drilling | In Vandalia | |
| Cripps Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Dyer Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Excavation Dayton | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| FCS Construction Services Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Hotopp Excavating Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Integrity Bobcat LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Jones Unique Contracting | 5.0★ (32) | In Vandalia |
| Maid Pop | 4.8★ (24) | In Vandalia |
| Miami valley demo & excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Midwest Excavating and Hauling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| New image construction | In Vandalia | |
| R.J. Martin Service & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Tom Huelskamp Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Wiegman Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
How we ranked Vandalia excavating contractors
We scored 91 Vandalia 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 Vandalia 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 Vandalia: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Vandalia?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Vandalia, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.7★ from 4,971 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Associated Hydro Excavating (#2) and PG EXCAVATING LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 91 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Vandalia?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 excavating contractors serving Vandalia, OH. 2 of them are based in Vandalia; 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 Vandalia are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Vandalia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Associated Hydro Excavating (#2) and Start 2 Finish Excavating, Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Vandalia work on weekends?
40 of 91 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Associated Hydro Excavating (#2) and PG EXCAVATING LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Vandalia excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated excavating contractors in Vandalia is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 4,971 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 Vandalia count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Vandalia 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 Vandalia
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 excavating contractors serving Vandalia.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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