Ranked #1 in Brookhaven
Based in Marietta, 14 mi away
62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,874 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Brookhaven, GA (2026)
122 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Brookhaven: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 1,874 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 #2 of 122.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,597 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 122 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
122 Brookhaven excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 74 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 122 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Excavating contractors in Atlanta ranking. See Excavating contractors in Atlanta
Top 10 excavating contractors in Brookhaven at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta | 62 | 4.8★ (1,874) | Marietta, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (798) | Johns Creek, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (905) | Duluth, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.8★ (1,777) | Lawrenceville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (5,597) | Atlanta, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (3,700) | Norcross, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 5.0★ (759) | Doraville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (1,090) | Sandy Springs, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Royal Flush Plumbing of Decatur | 57 | 4.9★ (425) | Decatur, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,533) | Alpharetta, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 122 best excavating contractors in Brookhaven, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Johns Creek, 15 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 798 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Duluth, 16 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 905 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lawrenceville, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Atlanta, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,597 Google reviews, the most in Brookhaven.
Based in Norcross, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,700 Google reviews.
Based in Doraville, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 759 Google reviews.
Based in Sandy Springs, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,090 Google reviews.
Based in Decatur, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 425 Google reviews.
Based in Alpharetta, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,533 Google reviews.
Based in Marietta, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,208 Google reviews.
Based in Marietta, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Atlanta, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Druid Hills, 4 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Douglasville, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,240 Google reviews.
Based in Suwanee, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based in Lawrenceville, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 914 Google reviews.
Based in Conyers, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 690 Google reviews.
Based in Canton, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
#20 648 Earthworks
Based in Marietta, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Stonecrest, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews.
Based in Stonecrest, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#23 GPH Grading
Based in Roswell, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#24 Georgia 811
Based in Duluth, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Stonecrest, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
How we ranked Brookhaven excavating contractors
We scored 122 Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Brookhaven?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Brookhaven, GA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,874 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 122 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Brookhaven are open 24/7?
32 ranked excavating contractors in Brookhaven post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Brookhaven work on weekends?
74 of 122 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Brookhaven excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 122 rated excavating contractors in Brookhaven is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,597 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 Brookhaven count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 122 excavating contractors serving Brookhaven.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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