Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
42 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dixiana: River Oaks, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,876 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #4.
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42 Dixiana excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Oaks | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | Clay, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.9★ (726) | Gardendale, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 5.0★ (281) | Center Point, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (2,876) | Birmingham, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Keith The Plumber LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (597) | Arab, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.9★ (340) | Moody, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Badger Daylighting | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Birmingham, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Harris Tree Service | 54 | 5.0★ (91) | Clay, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | HI3 Chimney Inspection & Chimney Cleaning Serv. AL | 53 | 4.5★ (8) | Trussville, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Monroe Land & Excavation | 52 | 4.7★ (44) | Oxford, 14 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardendale, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 726 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Center Point, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 281 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,876 Google reviews, the most in Dixiana.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arab, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 597 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Moody, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 340 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Clay, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trussville, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Oxford, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irondale, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntsville, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Center Point, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irondale, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Birmingham, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Gardendale, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jasper, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Birmingham, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fultondale, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Pell City, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clanton, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Greenscape Management, LLC | 47 | 4.3★ (39) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Southeastern Excavation & Landscaping LLC | 47 | 3.9★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Clean Slate Services | 47 | 4.9★ (18) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Tomlin Excavating And Demolition | 47 | 4.4★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 30 | Bostic Trucking & Excavating | 46 | 4.4★ (13) | 15 mi |
| 31 | HIGHER GROUND LAND MANAGEMENT LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (25) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Reliable Septic Service | 45 | 4.3★ (51) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Sunnyland Pools & Excavating | 45 | 2.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 34 | J.E.B. Company, Inc. | 45 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Lynch Land Service | 45 | 5.0★ (13) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Charles Pickle Septic Tank LLC | 45 | 3.9★ (36) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Wilson Excavation & Forestry Mulching | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 18 mi |
| 38 | Greenwave Outdoor Drainage | 44 | 4.0★ (8) | 17 mi |
| 39 | Swann Septic & Excavating Service | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 40 | Solid Foundation LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (13) | 19 mi |
| 41 | T & D Hauling and Excavation | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 42 | Southeastern Tree And Debris | 43 | 5.0★ (11) | 20 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3:16 Excavation Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Aim Industrial Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Dixiana |
| Birmingham Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Brascho Excavating | 4.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Carr Development LLC | 5.0★ (31) | In Dixiana |
| Dig the South Constructon LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Down Home Dirtwork and Landscape Supply LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| FARE Outdoor Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| First There Excavation | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Florence Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Fortson Logistics | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Jerry Cannon Excavating Inc. | In Dixiana | |
| Korsac Construction | 5.0★ (17) | In Dixiana |
| Lamar Moore Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Murphy & Day LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| R&R Outdoor Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Southern Choice Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Southern Woodworking | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Superior Grading Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Tucker Mountain Farms | 5.0★ (1) | In Dixiana |
We scored 42 Dixiana 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 Dixiana 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 |