63/100CR Score
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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Dothan, AL (2026)
11 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Dothan: Grace Underbrush and Excavation, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Surgical Land Clearing/Mulching, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 11.
- 2
Most-reviewed: AAA GRADING & SEPTIC SERVICES, 46 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Dothan excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Dothan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Underbrush and Excavation | 63 | 5.0★ (28) | Dothan | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | AAA GRADING & SEPTIC SERVICES | 61 | 5.0★ (46) | Dothan | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | South Alabama Land Management LLC. | 61 | 4.6★ (18) | Dothan | Sat | — |
| 4 | C & C Excavation Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Dothan | — | — |
| 5 | Surgical Land Clearing/Mulching | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Daleville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Howell Outdoor Services | 54 | 5.0★ (22) | Daleville, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Wood Groundworks | 54 | 5.0★ (19) | Dothan | — | — |
| 8 | Tri-State Land Clearing | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | Dothan | — | — |
| 9 | Brown's Lite Excavation LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Ozark, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Grubb's Land Clearing & Tree Service | 48 | 4.4★ (7) | Enterprise, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 11 best excavating contractors in Dothan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Dothan
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, the most in Dothan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dothan
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dothan
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Daleville, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Forestry service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daleville, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dothan
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dothan
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ozark, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Enterprise, 25 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daleville, 21 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Also serving Dothan
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Commercial Janitorial Solutions LLC | 4.1★ (14) | In Dothan |
| Beckham Demolition & Ditching | 22 mi | |
| Bruce Rankin Construction Co | 4.3★ (3) | In Dothan |
| Ellenburg Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Dothan |
| J & W Land Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| JYMS Martínez Construction LLC | In Dothan | |
| Long Excavating and Recycling | 5.0★ (1) | In Dothan |
| Peters Land Management | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Roy Langford Dozer Services | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Rpc construction Corp | In Dothan | |
| Southern Site Works. LLC. | In Dothan | |
| Trawick Construction Company, LLC | In Dothan | |
| Walker Construction Company | 5.0★ (3) | In Dothan |
How we ranked Dothan excavating contractors
We scored 11 Dothan 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 Dothan 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 Dothan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Dothan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Dothan, AL is Grace Underbrush and Excavation with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM. AAA GRADING & SEPTIC SERVICES (#2) and South Alabama Land Management LLC. (#3) follow. We ranked 11 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Dothan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 excavating contractors serving Dothan, AL. 6 of them are based in Dothan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Dothan are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Dothan posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Surgical Land Clearing/Mulching (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Dothan work on weekends?
7 of 11 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Grace Underbrush and Excavation (#1), AAA GRADING & SEPTIC SERVICES (#2) and South Alabama Land Management LLC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Dothan excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated excavating contractors in Dothan is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. AAA GRADING & SEPTIC SERVICES has the most, 46 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Dothan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dothan 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 Dothan
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 excavating contractors serving Dothan.
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