About R & L Excavating
Family-owned and operated since 1977 — serving Newark, Ohio and central Ohio with rugged, professional excavation services for over 49 years.
49+ Years of Trusted Excavation
R & L Excavating, Inc. has been serving Newark and surrounding areas since 1977, delivering high-quality excavation and land services backed by decades of experience.
Owned and operated by Rodney Lothes, our family-owned business has built its reputation on professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail — completing projects on time, on budget, and done right.
What Sets Us Apart
Family-Owned Business
Personal accountability on every project — you're working with the owner, not a sales team.
Experienced Crew
Decades of combined know-how. Our crew has seen it and dug it.
Customer Satisfaction
We're not done until you're satisfied. That's how we've stayed in business since 1977.
Up to Par Equipment
We have all the tools you need, well-maintained heavy equipment ready for any scale of job.
Fully Credentialed
Licensed, bonded, insured. PUCO certified. BBB and NFIB members.
First-Class Experience
From initial consultation to final grading — every step done with care.
Committed to a First-Class Contracting Experience
From initial consultation to final grading, every project is handled with the professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail R & L Excavating has been known for since 1977.
Licensed
bonded
insured
PUCO Certified
BBB+
nfib member