61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Auburn, AL (2026)
22 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Auburn: Rhino Landwork, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Warr Grading Contractor Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 22.
- 5
Most-reviewed: M&M Trucking Co., Inc, 73 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Auburn excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Auburn at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhino Landwork | 61 | 5.0★ (38) | Auburn | — | Overall |
| 2 | Residential Dirt Work | 60 | 5.0★ (30) | Auburn | — | — |
| 3 | Circle Y Property Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Opelika, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Wolf Creek Farms | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Auburn | — | — |
| 5 | M&M Trucking Co., Inc | 55 | 4.1★ (73) | Auburn | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Top Notch Earthworks LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Cusseta, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Warr Grading Contractor Inc | 53 | 4.4★ (23) | Smiths Station, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Southern Oaks Nursery & Landscaping | 51 | 4.7★ (64) | Smiths Station, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Garner Grading & Septic LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (25) | Tuskegee, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | B & D Construction | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | Valley, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 22 best excavating contractors in Auburn, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Auburn
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Auburn
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cusseta, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Smiths Station, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smiths Station, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuskegee, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
#11 Porch Wastewater
Based in Attalla, 13 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballwin, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
49/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Phenix City, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 LGS Landscapes
Based in Alexander City, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika, 4 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foley, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#20 J. A. Smith, LLC
Based in Alexander City, 19 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Birditt Plumbing
Based in Lanett, 24 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cusseta, 14 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Auburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn City Construction Maintenance | In Auburn | |
| Auburn City Heating & Air Conditioning Solution | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Auburn Closet Company | 5.0★ (16) | In Auburn |
| Auburn Electrical Construction Co., Inc. | 3.4★ (7) | In Auburn |
| Auburn Farms by Holland Homes | In Auburn | |
| Ballard Mulching & More | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Blaylock Utilities and Excavation, LLC | In Auburn | |
| Candler Construction | In Auburn | |
| Claudio construction llc | In Auburn | |
| Coast2Coast Construction | In Auburn | |
| Con-Wood Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Guerrero Construction Group | 4.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Holographic HVAC Repair Auburn | In Auburn | |
| Holt Mathan Construction Co | In Auburn | |
| Lovvorn Land Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| McIntyre Excavating | In Auburn | |
| Michael Allen General Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Naborly Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
| Sonnenburg Construction LLC | In Auburn | |
| Southern Earthworks, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Auburn |
How we ranked Auburn excavating contractors
We scored 22 Auburn 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 2, 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 Auburn 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Auburn?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Auburn, AL is Rhino Landwork with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews. Residential Dirt Work (#2) and Circle Y Property Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 22 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Auburn?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 excavating contractors serving Auburn, AL. 6 of them are based in Auburn; 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 Auburn are open 24/7?
3 ranked excavating contractors in Auburn post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Warr Grading Contractor Inc (#7), CMS Restoration LLC (#12) and SkyShine Grading, Demolition, Land clearing (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Auburn work on weekends?
12 of 22 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Circle Y Property Solutions (#3), M&M Trucking Co., Inc (#5) and Top Notch Earthworks LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Auburn excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated excavating contractors in Auburn is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. M&M Trucking Co., Inc has the most, 73 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Auburn count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 excavating contractors serving Auburn.
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