57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,229 Google reviews, the most in Calera.
Best Excavating Contractors in Calera, AL (2026)
31 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Calera: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 1,229 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 #7 of 31.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 156 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 31 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Calera excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Calera at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,229) | Pelham, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | D.H.F CONSTRUCTION | 56 | 4.5★ (17) | Calera | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Martinez Land Clearing LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (43) | Pleasant Grove, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | CT Hauling And Excavating, LLC | 54 | 4.4★ (21) | Calera | — | — |
| 5 | Clover Land Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Pelham, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Langford Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Helena, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 53 | 4.9★ (156) | Birmingham, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 8 | McCord Excavating Company Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Chelsea, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Carlisle Land & Fence | 52 | 5.0★ (41) | Alabaster, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pipp & Sons Excavating | 52 | 5.0★ (15) | Alabaster, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
The 31 best excavating contractors in Calera, 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 Calera
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pleasant Grove, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Calera
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Pelham, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Helena, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Birmingham, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based in Chelsea, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Alabaster, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based in Alabaster, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chelsea, 14 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Chelsea, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Chelsea, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Birmingham, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews.
Based in Oxford, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#16 Merrell Backhoe
Based in Sylacauga, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Montevallo, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based in Bessemer, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Alabaster, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based in Bessemer, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Sylacauga, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Childersburg, 20 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
#23 American Property Works - Concrete installation, Drainage, Decks, Building site prep, Land clearing
Based in Madison, 9 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Alabaster, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based in Pelham, 13 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 101 Google reviews.
All 31 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Southern Dirt | 44 | 5.0★ (16) | 19 mi |
| 27 | EverSolutions LLC | 44 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Apex Property Service | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 29 | T & D Hauling and Excavation | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Zipp Painting LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Outdoor Construction Services, LLC | 42 | 4.4★ (7) | 18 mi |
Also serving Calera
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-Dry Waterproofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Calera |
| B&H Land Clearing And Tree Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| BHM Trade Services, LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Calera |
| Davison Construction LLC | In Calera | |
| Down Home Dirtwork and Landscape Supply LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Greenland Services USA LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Harper Renovations | In Calera | |
| Hartz land solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Jay Construction llc | In Calera | |
| JMichael Davis Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| Jordan Excavating Company LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| LandX | In Calera | |
| Magnolia Excavating LLc | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Phelps Backhoe & Septic Tank | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Pro Edge Land & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| Richards Equipment, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Southeast Terrain | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| Southeastern Pond Management | 4.9★ (54) | In Calera |
| Tellus Construction llc | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Tim Hyde Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
How we ranked Calera excavating contractors
We scored 31 Calera 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 Calera 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 Calera: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Calera?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Calera, AL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,229 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D.H.F CONSTRUCTION (#2) and Martinez Land Clearing LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 31 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Calera?
ContractorsRanked ranks 31 excavating contractors serving Calera, AL. 2 of them are based in Calera; 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 Calera are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Calera post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#7) and Extra Care Plumbing, LLC (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Calera work on weekends?
21 of 31 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), D.H.F CONSTRUCTION (#2) and Clover Land Services LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Calera excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated excavating contractors in Calera is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 1,229 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 Calera count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Calera 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 Calera
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 31 excavating contractors serving Calera.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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