60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Clearwater, FL (2026)
70 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Clearwater: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 1,957 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 70.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa, 3,448 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Clearwater excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 70 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Clearwater at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 60 | 4.8★ (1,957) | Clearwater | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.9★ (1,515) | Largo, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,349) | St. Petersburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa | 57 | 4.8★ (3,448) | Tampa, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.9★ (1,272) | New Port Richey, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bay to bay tree service and land clearing inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (62) | Tarpon Springs, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Finke Brothers Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Clearwater | — | — |
| 8 | Hey Pal Bobcat Services Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Seminole, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ALLIED Wrecking, LLC Demolition contractors #1 TAMPA BAY FL | 54 | 4.9★ (366) | Tampa, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Moty’s Construction | 54 | 4.6★ (26) | Clearwater | 24/7 | — |
The 70 best excavating contractors in Clearwater, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Largo, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,515 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Petersburg, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,349 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,448 Google reviews, the most in Clearwater.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Port Richey, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,272 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tarpon Springs, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Seminole, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Tampa, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 366 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clearwater
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 307 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lake, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Greater Northdale, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 325 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunedin, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Pinellas Park, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Tampa, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Oldsmar, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lutz, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 10 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shady Hills, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 New Port Richey, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Harbor, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 70 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Clearwater
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Marine Seawall Specialist Inc. | 4.9★ (110) | In Clearwater |
| ALLIED Wrecking LLC | In Clearwater | |
| Anamuah Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Clearwater |
| Batsford Construction Co Inc | In Clearwater | |
| Bradley Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Clearwater |
| Carrier Exchange, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Clearwater |
| Clearwater Landscaping | 4.8★ (42) | In Clearwater |
| Clearwater Plumbers Llc | In Clearwater | |
| Construction E Link Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Clearwater |
| Florida Gold Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Clearwater |
| HYNSON CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Clearwater |
| Life Long Construction LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Clearwater |
| Lionhead Construction | 5.0★ (21) | In Clearwater |
| Luck's Concrete Clearwater | In Clearwater | |
| N Adams Equipment | 5.0★ (1) | In Clearwater |
| Port’s Septic Tank Pumping Clearwater | 4.0★ (4) | In Clearwater |
| Ran Construction Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Clearwater |
| Ronnie’s Excavation Service | In Clearwater | |
| Roofing & Repair Pro’s of Clearwater | 5.0★ (6) | In Clearwater |
| Vista Forte Windows & Doors | 5.0★ (7) | In Clearwater |
How we ranked Clearwater excavating contractors
We scored 70 Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Clearwater?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Clearwater, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,957 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 70 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Clearwater?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 excavating contractors serving Clearwater, FL. 9 of them are based in Clearwater; 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 Clearwater are open 24/7?
15 ranked excavating contractors in Clearwater 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 Clearwater work on weekends?
46 of 70 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 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 Clearwater excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated excavating contractors in Clearwater is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa has the most, 3,448 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Clearwater count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clearwater 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 Clearwater
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 excavating contractors serving Clearwater.
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