58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fairhope, AL (2026)
50 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fairhope: Land Refiners, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FullBlown Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 50.
- 8
Most-reviewed: WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay, 150 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
50 Fairhope excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fairhope at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land Refiners | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Spanish Fort, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Xcavate, LLC | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Fairhope | — | — |
| 3 | FullBlown Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Mobile, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Raising Hail Land Clearing LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Tillmans Corner, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Steve Mitchell Construction Inc | 56 | 4.9★ (27) | Foley, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services | 56 | 4.7★ (6) | Theodore, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Washam Land Services, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (26) | Fairhope | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay | 56 | 5.0★ (150) | Foley, 14 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Southern Anchor Lawn & Home Services, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (78) | Fairhope | — | — |
| 10 | Larry's Junk Removal and Dumpster Rentals | 55 | 5.0★ (59) | Mobile, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 50 best excavating contractors in Fairhope, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 Xcavate, LLC
Based in Fairhope
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Mobile, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Tillmans Corner, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foley, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Theodore, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairhope
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foley, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, the most in Fairhope.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairhope
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile, 12 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Robertsdale, 12 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Gulf Shores, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Foley, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairhope
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Nashville, 19 mi away
53/100CR 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 Foley, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#18 PAC SITEWORK
Based in Claiborne, 23 mi away
53/100CR 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 Mobile, 25 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Prichard, 14 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Robertsdale, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Robertsdale, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Foley, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Gulf Shores, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 50 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Fairhope
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AM Painting & Construction | In Fairhope | |
| Apex Construction Services LLC | 4.2★ (6) | In Fairhope |
| Apex Contracting Services | 2.0★ (4) | In Fairhope |
| Christopher Construction Group, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairhope |
| CML Sitework | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairhope |
| Cooper Construction | In Fairhope | |
| Darby Benny Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairhope |
| Delta construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairhope |
| Eastern Shore Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairhope |
| Gulf Coast Construction and Services | In Fairhope | |
| Gulf States Construction | In Fairhope | |
| International Construction Services, LLC. | In Fairhope | |
| Kahlbau Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairhope |
| Langenbach Construction Co Inc | 3.7★ (3) | In Fairhope |
| Longleaf Garage Door Repair Expert of Fairhope | 4.9★ (8) | In Fairhope |
| MacArthur Siteworks | In Fairhope | |
| Mc Leod Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Fairhope |
| Rand Built Construction LLC | In Fairhope | |
| Rozum's | In Fairhope | |
| Sloan Construction | In Fairhope |
How we ranked Fairhope excavating contractors
We scored 50 Fairhope 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 Fairhope 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 Fairhope: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fairhope?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fairhope, AL is Land Refiners with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Xcavate, LLC (#2) and FullBlown Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 50 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fairhope?
ContractorsRanked ranks 50 excavating contractors serving Fairhope, AL. 4 of them are based in Fairhope; 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 Fairhope are open 24/7?
11 ranked excavating contractors in Fairhope post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Land Refiners (#1), FullBlown Solutions (#3) and Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fairhope work on weekends?
26 of 50 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Land Refiners (#1), Raising Hail Land Clearing LLC (#4) and Badger Daylighting Hydrovac Truck Excavating Services (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fairhope excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 50 rated excavating contractors in Fairhope is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay has the most, 150 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Fairhope count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairhope 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 Fairhope
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 50 excavating contractors serving Fairhope.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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