67/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and its claimed profile: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, a claimed profile.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Birmingham, MI (2026)
157 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Birmingham: Mansour's Innovations, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 157.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Bison Plumbing, 2,734 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 157 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
157 Birmingham excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 94 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 157 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Troy ranking. See Excavating contractors in Troy
Top 10 excavating contractors in Birmingham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mansour's Innovations | 67 | 4.9★ (81) | Auburn Hills, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Stump Demolition and Land Clearing | 58 | 4.9★ (48) | Birmingham | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Bison Plumbing | 56 | 4.9★ (2,734) | Warren, 9 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (375) | Farmington Hills, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | TNT Plumbing | 56 | 4.4★ (913) | Detroit, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Hamtramck, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | H2O Plumbing and Sewer | 55 | 4.9★ (390) | Fraser, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | H2O Plumbing, Sewer and Drain | 55 | 4.9★ (292) | Warren, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.5★ (1,598) | Livonia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Steve's Waterworks Plumbing | 55 | 4.7★ (644) | Milford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 157 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: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,734 Google reviews, the most in Birmingham.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 375 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 TNT Plumbing
Based in Detroit, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 913 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamtramck, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Fraser, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 390 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 292 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 1,598 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 644 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,269 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton Township, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Royal Oak, 2 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 238 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 DEMOLITION MAN
Based in Roseville, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roseville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 Drain Detectives
Based in Fraser, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 686 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Pontiac, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Baltimore, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#23 S&J Plumbing
Based in Fraser, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 938 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn Heights, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked Birmingham excavating contractors
We scored 157 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 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 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, MI is Mansour's Innovations with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Stump Demolition and Land Clearing (#2) and Bison Plumbing (#3) follow. We ranked 157 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Birmingham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 157 excavating contractors serving Birmingham, MI. 2 of them are based in Birmingham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Birmingham are open 24/7?
30 ranked excavating contractors in Birmingham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#4), TNT Plumbing (#5) and Same Day Dumpster Rental LLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Birmingham work on weekends?
94 of 157 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mansour's Innovations (#1), Stump Demolition and Land Clearing (#2) and Bison Plumbing (#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 157 rated excavating contractors in Birmingham is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Bison Plumbing has the most, 2,734 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 157 excavating contractors serving Birmingham.
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