64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Best Excavating Contractors in Buford, GA (2026)
89 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Buford: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 1,777 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 89.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 3,700 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 89 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
89 Buford excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 31 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 89 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Buford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 64 | 4.8★ (1,777) | Lawrenceville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 4.9★ (905) | Duluth, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 63 | 5.0★ (1,053) | Gainesville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (798) | Johns Creek, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Allcon Septic and Grading | 57 | 5.0★ (248) | Gainesville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (734) | Cumming, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,700) | Norcross, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | RMI Earthworks | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Gainesville, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Georgia Rooter Services LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (914) | Lawrenceville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Georgia Clearing and Grading | 56 | 5.0★ (77) | Gainesville, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 89 best excavating contractors in Buford, 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 Duluth, 11 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 905 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 16 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,053 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Johns Creek, 14 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 798 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based in Cumming, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 734 Google reviews.
Based in Norcross, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,700 Google reviews, the most in Buford.
Based in Gainesville, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lawrenceville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 914 Google reviews.
Based in Gainesville, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Gainesville, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Alpharetta, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,533 Google reviews.
Based in Gainesville, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Sugar Hill, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Doraville, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 759 Google reviews.
Based in Gainesville, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Stonecrest, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews.
Based in Winder, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Buford
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Loganville, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 381 Google reviews.
#21 JTLS LLC
Based in Winder, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Dahlonega, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Lawrenceville, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Buford
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Sugar Hill, 4 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 89 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Buford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 globe construction inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Buford |
| Andersen Brothers, Inc | 3.7★ (3) | In Buford |
| Ascendum Machinery, Inc. | 4.4★ (20) | In Buford |
| Atlas Development | 3.0★ (2) | In Buford |
| BlackEagle Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Buford |
| Blackstone Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Buford |
| Clark Brothers Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (32) | In Buford |
| Construction Solutions of Georgia | 3.0★ (2) | In Buford |
| D-One Construction Services | 4.8★ (35) | In Buford |
| Excelsis Construction Incorporated | 5.0★ (6) | In Buford |
| Hobgood Construction Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Buford |
| Hubbard's Grading and Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Buford |
| KAST Construction Company & Maintenance Services Inc. | In Buford | |
| M4 Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Buford |
| McCleskey Construction Company | In Buford | |
| Peach State Paving, Striping & Sealcoating Buford | In Buford | |
| Pep Construction | 3.3★ (3) | In Buford |
| Scroc Electric | 3.9★ (15) | In Buford |
| Veritas Homes | 4.6★ (31) | In Buford |
| Water Damage Restoration Buford - Experienced Claims | In Buford |
How we ranked Buford excavating contractors
We scored 89 Buford 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 Buford 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 Buford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Buford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Buford, GA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,777 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 89 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Buford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 89 excavating contractors serving Buford, GA. 3 of them are based in Buford; 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 Buford are open 24/7?
31 ranked excavating contractors in Buford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Buford work on weekends?
63 of 89 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#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 Buford excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 89 rated excavating contractors in Buford is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,700 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Buford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Buford 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 Buford
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 89 excavating contractors serving Buford.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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