59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,448 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Willoughby, OH (2026)
114 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Willoughby: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 1,448 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sewer Cleaning Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 114.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,493 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 114 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
114 Willoughby excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 74 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 114 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Willoughby at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,448) | Euclid, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sewer Cleaning Company | 57 | 4.9★ (297) | Eastlake, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Excavation Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (24) | Mentor, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter of Lake County | 57 | 4.9★ (239) | Mentor, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,162) | Solon, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (980) | Cleveland Heights, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | O'Keefe Excavating | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Bedford Heights, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (3,493) | Cleveland, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (1,562) | Parma Heights, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pro Service Plumbing | 54 | 5.0★ (29) | Willoughby | 24/7 | — |
The 114 best excavating contractors in Willoughby, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Eastlake, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 297 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mentor, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mentor, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solon, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,162 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 12 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 980 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford Heights, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Cleveland, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,493 Google reviews, the most in Willoughby.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma Heights, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,562 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willoughby
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wickliffe, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
#12 King Excavating
Based in Willoughby
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Arcos Mechanical
Based in Mentor, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Heights, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#17 Boyas Recycling
Based in Garfield Heights, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 292 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Madison, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willoughby
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kirtland, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#24 Longo Landworks
Based in Mentor, 5 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Twinsburg, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 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 114 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Willoughby
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Battlefield Builder | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Beach Brothers Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Cedarwood Home Services and Construction LLC | In Willoughby | |
| Cherokee Demolition, L.L.C. | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Clemson Excavating | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Eden's Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Willoughby |
| Excavating Options | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Extreme Excavating & Landscape LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Farris Excavating | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Joey's Heating, Cooling, and Refrigeration | In Willoughby | |
| Lakeside landscaping & sprinklers LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Marous Brothers Construction Site Group | In Willoughby | |
| Mc Quistion Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Nathan's Excavations, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Nemeth Plumbing Heating, AC & Excavating | 1.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Serene Construction Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Willoughby |
| Solid Rock Excavating | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| The prime solution | In Willoughby | |
| Tom Frank Enterprises | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Tricamo Excavating & Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
How we ranked Willoughby excavating contractors
We scored 114 Willoughby 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 Willoughby 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 Willoughby: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Willoughby?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Willoughby, OH is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,448 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sewer Cleaning Company (#2) and Excavation Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 114 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Willoughby?
ContractorsRanked ranks 114 excavating contractors serving Willoughby, OH. 3 of them are based in Willoughby; 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 Willoughby are open 24/7?
32 ranked excavating contractors in Willoughby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Sewer Cleaning Company (#2) and Excavation Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Willoughby work on weekends?
74 of 114 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Sewer Cleaning Company (#2) and Excavation Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Willoughby excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 114 rated excavating contractors in Willoughby is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,493 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Willoughby count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Willoughby 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 Willoughby
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 114 excavating contractors serving Willoughby.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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