56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,720 Google reviews, the most in Decatur.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Decatur, AL (2026)
49 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Decatur: Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup, CR Score 56/100; 4.7★ from 1,720 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wright Septic & Excavation LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 49.
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Most-reviewed: Deep South Construction Pros, 225 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 49 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Decatur excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Decatur at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.7★ (1,720) | Huntsville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Deep South Construction Pros | 56 | 5.0★ (225) | Decatur | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Wright Septic & Excavation LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Cullman, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Precision Excavation | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Huntsville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Madison | 55 | 4.6★ (81) | Athens, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Drake Contracting LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (41) | Athens, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Chief Excavation and Landscaping | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Harvest, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Lily Rose Excavation, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (22) | Madison, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Dirt Poor Land Management Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | Athens, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Green's Excavating & Equipment LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (44) | Huntsville, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 49 best excavating contractors in Decatur, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Decatur
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullman, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Athens, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvest, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Madison, 15 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Decatur
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Huntsville, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 15 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Athens, 15 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Drainage service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle, 16 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Athens, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#22 A1 Backhoe
Based in Cullman, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens, 16 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartselle, 14 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 49 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Decatur
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 317 Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Alaryn Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Audy Hernández construction inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Decatur |
| B&O Excavation | In Decatur | |
| Best Decatur Gutter Repair | In Decatur | |
| DMB Construction, LLC | In Decatur | |
| Dobbs & Company Electrical Contractors | 4.3★ (18) | In Decatur |
| E L Slaton Jr & Son Backhoe | In Decatur | |
| Hall Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Hernandez Construction and crawl space | In Decatur | |
| Hernandez construction and remodeling | 4.4★ (7) | In Decatur |
| Integrity Homebuilders | 5.0★ (2) | In Decatur |
| JP Excavation and Land Services | In Decatur | |
| Land Pro | In Decatur | |
| Perry In&Out Construction | In Decatur | |
| Rowe Hauling & Excavating, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Ruben construcción | In Decatur | |
| SilMan Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Superior Scaffolding & Insulation, Inc. Decatur Branch | 4.0★ (1) | In Decatur |
| Woodard Bulldozer & Excavating | In Decatur |
How we ranked Decatur excavating contractors
We scored 49 Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Decatur?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Decatur, AL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,720 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Deep South Construction Pros (#2) and Wright Septic & Excavation LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 49 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Decatur?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 excavating contractors serving Decatur, AL. 2 of them are based in Decatur; 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 Decatur are open 24/7?
8 ranked excavating contractors in Decatur post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#1), Wright Septic & Excavation LLC (#3) and Precision Excavation (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Decatur work on weekends?
28 of 49 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup (#1), Deep South Construction Pros (#2) and Wright Septic & Excavation LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Decatur excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated excavating contractors in Decatur is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing and Water Cleanup has the most, 1,720 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 Decatur count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Decatur 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 Decatur
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 excavating contractors serving Decatur.
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