59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 4,376 Google reviews, the most in Youngstown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Youngstown, OH (2026)
90 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Youngstown: A to Z Dependable Services, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 4,376 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 90.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 905 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 90 ranked after A to Z Dependable Services; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
90 Youngstown excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 90 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Youngstown at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A to Z Dependable Services | 59 | 4.8★ (4,376) | Niles, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | River Valley Excavating LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (31) | Youngstown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.7★ (905) | Youngstown | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | WILSON EQUIPMENT & EXCAVATION LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | Boardman, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Steadfast Excavating | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Boardman, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AK Water Works Plumbing & Drain | 56 | 4.9★ (874) | Warren, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | TMC Excavating & Trenching | 56 | 4.4★ (10) | Youngstown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | KDL Excavation | 56 | 4.6★ (10) | Warren, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Don Hall Excavation | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Youngstown | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | 2M Excavating | 56 | 4.9★ (42) | Niles, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
The 90 best excavating contractors in Youngstown, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Youngstown
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 905 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Boardman, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Warren, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 874 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
56/100CR 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.
#10 2M Excavating
Based in Niles, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#15 RRS Power, LLC
Based in Austintown, 1 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Warren, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown
53/100CR 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.
#21 Walco Excavating
Based in Austintown, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Howland Center, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Struthers, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ 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 Struthers, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hermitage, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
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 90 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Youngstown
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aci Group | 2.5★ (2) | In Youngstown |
| Aeras HVAC & Refrigeration | 4.2★ (10) | In Youngstown |
| Appliance Center LLC | 1.0★ (3) | In Youngstown |
| Brier Hill Slag | In Youngstown | |
| Bully Concrete and Excavating L.L.C | 1.0★ (2) | In Youngstown |
| CoolWave AC Repair Youngstown | In Youngstown | |
| CoolZone Youngstown HVAC Pros | In Youngstown | |
| Deciduous HVAC Repair Youngstown | In Youngstown | |
| Ground Tech Inc | In Youngstown | |
| JK Hardscapes & Excavating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Youngstown |
| Mahoning Valley | In Youngstown | |
| Mighty Ducts Air Duct Cleaning & Insulation | 4.9★ (22) | In Youngstown |
| Morris Drain Service, LLC | 4.4★ (42) | In Youngstown |
| Nesco | In Youngstown | |
| Precision Diggin, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Youngstown |
| Sealmaster of Youngstown Ohio | 5.0★ (8) | In Youngstown |
| Superior HVAC Pros Youngstown | In Youngstown | |
| Thomas Pallota And Sons | In Youngstown | |
| Titan Chimney | 4.3★ (12) | In Youngstown |
| Utility Contracting, Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | In Youngstown |
How we ranked Youngstown excavating contractors
We scored 90 Youngstown 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 Youngstown 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 Youngstown: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Youngstown?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Youngstown, OH is A to Z Dependable Services with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 4,376 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. River Valley Excavating LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 90 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Youngstown?
ContractorsRanked ranks 90 excavating contractors serving Youngstown, OH. 13 of them are based in Youngstown; 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 Youngstown are open 24/7?
12 ranked excavating contractors in Youngstown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A to Z Dependable Services (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and WILSON EQUIPMENT & EXCAVATION LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Youngstown work on weekends?
41 of 90 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A to Z Dependable Services (#1), River Valley Excavating LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Youngstown excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 90 rated excavating contractors in Youngstown is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. A to Z Dependable Services has the most, 4,376 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 Youngstown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Youngstown 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 Youngstown
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 excavating contractors serving Youngstown.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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