58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fayetteville, GA (2026)
70 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fayetteville: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rider Septic Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 70.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 5,597 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Fayetteville excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 70 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fayetteville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 58 | 4.9★ (457) | Fayetteville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rider Septic Services | 57 | 4.9★ (147) | Fayetteville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 55 | 4.8★ (5,597) | Atlanta, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Guzman Earthworks LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Griffin, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Greystone Grading Inc | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Fayetteville | — | — |
| 6 | Vaxcavation HydroVac | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Peachtree City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 54 | 4.9★ (1,240) | Douglasville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Civil Site Services | 54 | 4.3★ (21) | Fayetteville | — | — |
| 9 | NSD Service And Land Management | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | North Madison, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Southern Classic / Excavation / Construction | 53 | 4.9★ (52) | Newnan, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 70 best excavating contractors in Fayetteville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fayetteville
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,597 Google reviews, the most in Fayetteville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffin, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Peachtree City, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Douglasville, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,240 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Madison, 19 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Newnan, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newnan, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Griffin, 18 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Newnan, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 386 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newnan, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Griffin, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atlanta, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peachtree City, 5 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McDonough, 13 mi away
52/100CR 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 Newnan, 13 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Stonecrest, 25 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#21 Greg Holland Inc
Based in Fairburn, 11 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairburn, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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.
#23 Biles Grading
Based in McDonough, 14 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stockbridge, 19 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Fairburn, 11 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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.
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 70 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fayetteville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Atlanta Services | 1.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| Atl Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| Backyard Structures | 1.0★ (3) | In Fayetteville |
| BRB Contracting and Development | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
| Buchanan Homes | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| DRB Homes Dixon Farm | 5.0★ (6) | In Fayetteville |
| Georgia LLC Benton | 4.8★ (4) | In Fayetteville |
| Green Air Environmental, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| Home Flow Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Fayetteville |
| Humber Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Fayetteville |
| Kadhal’s Construction LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| Kyle Mapp Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Fayetteville |
| Marksmen Construction Inc | 5.0★ (6) | In Fayetteville |
| One Call Heating and Cooling Fayetteville | 5.0★ (10) | In Fayetteville |
| Petry design and build | 4.3★ (30) | In Fayetteville |
| Rivera's Painting and Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Fayetteville |
| Seldon Heating & Air | 5.0★ (10) | In Fayetteville |
| Templar Development Group | 1.0★ (2) | In Fayetteville |
| The Designery Fayetteville | 5.0★ (15) | In Fayetteville |
| Y&A CREATIONS LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Fayetteville |
How we ranked Fayetteville excavating contractors
We scored 70 Fayetteville 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 3, 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fayetteville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fayetteville, GA is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.9★ from 457 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rider Septic Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 70 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fayetteville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 70 excavating contractors serving Fayetteville, GA. 4 of them are based in Fayetteville; 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 Fayetteville are open 24/7?
16 ranked excavating contractors in Fayetteville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rider Septic Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fayetteville work on weekends?
37 of 70 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Rider Septic Services (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fayetteville excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated excavating contractors in Fayetteville is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 5,597 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Fayetteville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 excavating contractors serving Fayetteville.
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