59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Wooster, 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 Wooster: Big mikes haulin llc, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dynamerican Plumbing, HVAC, Excavating, Septic & Drain, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 67.
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Most-reviewed: Dynamerican Plumbing, HVAC, Excavating, Septic & Drain, 259 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Wooster excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Wooster at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big mikes haulin llc | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Wooster | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dynamerican Plumbing, HVAC, Excavating, Septic & Drain | 58 | 4.7★ (259) | Medina, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Burkey Excavating Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Wooster | — | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter | 56 | 4.9★ (246) | Medina, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Hiller Excavating, LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (54) | Canal Fulton, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sword Excavating Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Wooster | — | — |
| 7 | Valley Trail Construction | 55 | 4.9★ (11) | Wooster | — | — |
| 8 | Shetler Excavating, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Wooster | Sat | — |
| 9 | Spotts Excavating LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Ashland, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Steiner Trenching And Excavating, LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (39) | Wooster | — | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Wooster, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Medina, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 259 Google reviews, the most in Wooster.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#4 Roto-Rooter
Based in Medina, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 246 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Fulton, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Wooster
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Ashland, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Wooster
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Massillon, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mansfield, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wooster
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Massillon, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norton, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Wooster
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orrville, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Barberton, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rittman, 17 mi away
52/100CR 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.
#22 Orr excavating
Based in Massillon, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Norton, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barberton, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Green, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 Wooster
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Trucking & Excavating, LLC | In Wooster | |
| ARRC Excavating | In Wooster | |
| CREBS GRADING & HAULING LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wooster |
| Dechant Excavating | In Wooster | |
| Doug’s Heavy Brush Mowing | In Wooster | |
| Earth Pro Excavating | In Wooster | |
| G E Baker Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Wooster |
| Grade On Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wooster |
| Hickory Creek Stump Grinding | In Wooster | |
| Hitchcock Excavating Inc | 3.5★ (2) | In Wooster |
| JS Concrete & Construction | In Wooster | |
| Kidron Services LLC | In Wooster | |
| Leifheit Land Service | In Wooster | |
| Nieman Excavating LLC | In Wooster | |
| Orr Construction Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Wooster |
| Palmer & Son Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Wooster |
| Pete's Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Wooster |
| Smith & Wade Land Management LLC | In Wooster | |
| sword excavating | In Wooster | |
| TW Dirt & Repair | In Wooster |
How we ranked Wooster excavating contractors
We scored 67 Wooster 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 Wooster 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 Wooster: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Wooster?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Wooster, OH is Big mikes haulin llc with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dynamerican Plumbing, HVAC, Excavating, Septic & Drain (#2) and Burkey Excavating Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Wooster?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Wooster, OH. 14 of them are based in Wooster; 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 Wooster are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Wooster post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Big mikes haulin llc (#1), Dynamerican Plumbing, HVAC, Excavating, Septic & Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Wooster work on weekends?
34 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Big mikes haulin llc (#1), Dynamerican Plumbing, HVAC, Excavating, Septic & Drain (#2) and Roto-Rooter (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Wooster excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Wooster is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Dynamerican Plumbing, HVAC, Excavating, Septic & Drain has the most, 259 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Wooster count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wooster 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 Wooster
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Wooster.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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