61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,876 Google reviews, the most in Birmingham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Birmingham, AL (2026)
62 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Birmingham: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 2,876 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Badger Daylighting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,229 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 62 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
62 Birmingham excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 62 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Birmingham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (2,876) | Birmingham | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Badger Daylighting | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Birmingham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (726) | Gardendale, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (156) | Birmingham | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,229) | Pelham, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Keith The Plumber LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (597) | Arab, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 5.0★ (281) | Center Point, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Brown Trucking & Excavating | 55 | 4.3★ (10) | Birmingham | — | — |
| 9 | Extra Care Plumbing, LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (48) | Birmingham | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | River Oaks | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Clay, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 62 best excavating contractors in Birmingham, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Birmingham
58/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Gardendale, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 726 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,229 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arab, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 597 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Center Point, 11 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#10 River Oaks
Based in Clay, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moody, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 340 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#13 KT-Grant Inc
Based in Pleasant Grove, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Irondale, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irondale, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Helena, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Alabaster, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Center Point, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardendale, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trussville, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 18 mi away
51/100CR 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 Pleasant Grove, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 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 62 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Birmingham
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Impression Construction | 4.5★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| Belt Tech | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| Birmingham Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| Bumble Roofing of Birmingham | 5.0★ (12) | In Birmingham |
| Concrete Birmingham Pro | 5.0★ (56) | In Birmingham |
| Diversified Contractors, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| FARE Outdoor Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| Frameworks Construction & Remodeling, LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| iFOAM Alabama | 5.0★ (22) | In Birmingham |
| J R Robinson Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| J&W Tree Services and Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| Jim's Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Birmingham |
| Myrick Gurosky & Associates | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| Nuckles Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Birmingham |
| Old Cypress Homes | 5.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| Phelps Backhoe & Septic Tank | 5.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| Quality Concrete Birmingham | 5.0★ (6) | In Birmingham |
| Southeastern Construction Products | 4.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| Southern Choice Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
| Tellus Construction llc | 1.0★ (2) | In Birmingham |
How we ranked Birmingham excavating contractors
We scored 62 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Birmingham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Birmingham, AL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 2,876 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Badger Daylighting (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 62 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Birmingham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 62 excavating contractors serving Birmingham, AL. 11 of them are based in Birmingham; 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 Birmingham are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Birmingham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Badger Daylighting (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Birmingham work on weekends?
38 of 62 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Badger Daylighting (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Birmingham excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 62 rated excavating contractors in Birmingham is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,876 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 Birmingham count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Birmingham 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 Birmingham
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 62 excavating contractors serving Birmingham.
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