63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,874 Google reviews, the most in Canton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Canton, GA (2026)
91 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Canton: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta, CR Score 63/100; 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 91.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,533 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 91 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 Canton excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Canton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta | 63 | 4.8★ (1,874) | Marietta, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 62 | 4.9★ (798) | Johns Creek, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Old South Excavation and Demolition | 61 | 5.0★ (26) | Canton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 61 | 4.9★ (905) | Duluth, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | L.P. Grading | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Canton | Sat | — |
| 6 | Southern Pro Clearing & Grading | 58 | 4.9★ (120) | Canton, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | White Farms Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Canton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (1,533) | Alpharetta, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Miller Septic Tank Co | 57 | 4.7★ (13) | Canton | — | — |
| 10 | North Georgia excavating and Grading | 57 | 4.9★ (14) | Canton | Sat | — |
The 91 best excavating contractors in Canton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Johns Creek, 19 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 on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duluth, 25 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 905 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#5 L.P. Grading
Based in Canton
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Alpharetta, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,533 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Gainesville, 20 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 248 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marietta, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,208 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Canton
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sandy Springs, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,090 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Cumming, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 734 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milton, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Rome, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rome, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Acworth, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 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 91 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Canton
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Bathtub Repair | 5.0★ (11) | In Canton |
| Canton Concrete LLC. | 4.2★ (5) | In Canton |
| Cobra Southeast Construction Services Co. | 4.0★ (4) | In Canton |
| Complete Sitework Services, LLC | 4.8★ (5) | In Canton |
| Creative Edge Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| CSC General Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Canton |
| D F Evans Excavating and Grading | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Gracie Gray Contractors | 5.0★ (4) | In Canton |
| Grading Hawthorne & Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | In Canton |
| J & L Foundations LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Latimer Construction | 3.4★ (7) | In Canton |
| Peach State Paving, Striping & Sealcoating Canton | 5.0★ (28) | In Canton |
| Ramzef Construction LLC | 5.0★ (17) | In Canton |
| Roberta Excavation Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Southern Air Pros | 4.9★ (240) | In Canton |
| Southern Site Works, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Taft Construction Co., LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| Tops Septic and Plumbing Canton | 5.0★ (5) | In Canton |
| Turcotte Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Canton |
| United Refrigeration Inc | 5.0★ (19) | In Canton |
How we ranked Canton excavating contractors
We scored 91 Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Canton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Canton, GA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,874 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Old South Excavation and Demolition (#3) follow. We ranked 91 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Canton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 excavating contractors serving Canton, GA. 23 of them are based in Canton; 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 Canton are open 24/7?
22 ranked excavating contractors in Canton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Old South Excavation and Demolition (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Canton work on weekends?
57 of 91 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Old South Excavation and Demolition (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Canton excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated excavating contractors in Canton is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup of Marietta has the most, 1,874 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 Canton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Canton 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 Canton
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 excavating contractors serving Canton.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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