57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 579 Google reviews, the most in Estero.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Estero, FL (2026)
67 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Estero: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 579 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vacuum Dig Enterprises, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 67.
- 6
Most-reviewed: Champion Plumbing Sewer & Drain LLC, 213 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 67 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
67 Estero excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 67 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Estero at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 57 | 4.8★ (579) | North Fort Myers, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Vacuum Dig Enterprises | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | Fort Myers, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Forret Tree and Land Clearing | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Fort Myers, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Thorstad Landscape Solutions , LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (137) | Fort Myers, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dirt Works of SWFL Land Clearing and Forestry Mulching | 56 | 5.0★ (32) | Bonita Springs, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Champion Plumbing Sewer & Drain LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (213) | Cape Coral, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Judd & Associates, Inc. | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Bonita Springs, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Cut it Right Tree & Land Clearing Services, Corp | 55 | 5.0★ (74) | Cape Coral, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Southern Coast Land Services | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Bonita Springs, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Naples Grading LLC | 55 | 4.2★ (10) | Pelican Bay, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 67 best excavating contractors in Estero, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Myers, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Fort Myers, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Myers, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita Springs, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Coral, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita Springs, 4 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cape Coral, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita Springs, 5 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Pelican Bay, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita Springs, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Myers, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 J & E Excavating
Based in McGregor, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita Springs, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Myers, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
#17 Yates Excavating
Based in Fort Myers Shores, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 Golden Gate, 14 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marco Island, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naples, 15 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Gate, 20 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Fort Myers, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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 Port Charlotte, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 Rumba Hauling
Based in North Fort Myers, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Fort Myers, 17 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
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 67 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Estero
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Garage Services Overhead | 5.0★ (1) | In Estero |
| Air conditioning and HVAC Solutions Estero | 5.0★ (1) | In Estero |
| Axiom Construction L.L.C. | 5.0★ (8) | In Estero |
| Eddie’s Garage Door Estero | 5.0★ (26) | In Estero |
| Emergency HVAC Solutions Estero | In Estero | |
| Estero Garage Door Repair Llc | In Estero | |
| Estero Garage Door Repair Service | 5.0★ (2) | In Estero |
| Estero HVAC Contractor | In Estero | |
| Flores Brothers - Paver installation | 5.0★ (3) | In Estero |
| Glenwick HVAC Repair Services | In Estero | |
| HVAC & Air Conditioning Estero | In Estero | |
| HVAC Air Conditioning Estero | 5.0★ (2) | In Estero |
| New Endeavors Landscaping of Estero | In Estero | |
| Next Air | 5.0★ (9) | In Estero |
| Sam The Concrete Man Fort Myers | 5.0★ (1) | In Estero |
| Stauffer Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Estero |
| Summercrest by Toll Brothers | In Estero | |
| Thryve Construction LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Estero |
| Vandar Contracting LLC | In Estero | |
| William HVAC & AC Repair | In Estero |
How we ranked Estero excavating contractors
We scored 67 Estero 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 Estero 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 Estero: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Estero?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Estero, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 579 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Vacuum Dig Enterprises (#2) and Forret Tree and Land Clearing (#3) follow. We ranked 67 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Estero?
ContractorsRanked ranks 67 excavating contractors serving Estero, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Estero are open 24/7?
14 ranked excavating contractors in Estero post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Vacuum Dig Enterprises (#2) and Forret Tree and Land Clearing (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Estero work on weekends?
37 of 67 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services (#1), Vacuum Dig Enterprises (#2) and Forret Tree and Land Clearing (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Estero excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 67 rated excavating contractors in Estero is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services has the most, 579 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 Estero count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Estero 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 Estero
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 67 excavating contractors serving Estero.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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