63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews, the most in Florence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Florence, AL (2026)
16 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Florence: Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Florence, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smith Septic & Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 16.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Cass Pace Services and Wholesale Bark and Stone, 46 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 16 ranked after Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Florence; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Florence excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Florence at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Florence | 63 | 4.7★ (65) | Florence | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Smith Septic & Excavation | 60 | 4.6★ (27) | Sheffield, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gist Excavating | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | Florence | — | — |
| 4 | Whiteoak Land Solutions | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Florence | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Howard's Lawn Care and Landscaping | 58 | 5.0★ (37) | Florence | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Landshark Excavation & Grading - Excavating Service Contractors, Excavation Companies in Killen | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Florence | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Streamline Construction Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Muscle Shoals, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | T & B Mobile Homes & Services | 56 | 4.3★ (23) | Tuscumbia, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Nature Landscape LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Florence | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Dixie Septic Tank Services | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Tuscumbia, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 16 best excavating contractors in Florence, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Sheffield, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Florence
59/100CR 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 Florence
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Muscle Shoals, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Tuscumbia, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuscumbia, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Muscle Shoals, 6 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuscumbia, 11 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 Tuscumbia, 10 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Florence
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape architect”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence
46/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Florence
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barfield Construction, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Burden Construction | 6 mi | |
| Ceiba Land Management LLC | 5 mi | |
| CJF Construction Inc Alabama | In Florence | |
| CPS Excavation | 2 mi | |
| Crowson & Crowson Excavating Services LLC | In Florence | |
| D & M Landscaping Corporation | In Florence | |
| Florence Solid Waste Department | 5.0★ (3) | In Florence |
| Installation Services | 3.0★ (1) | In Florence |
| Keenum Excavation & Construction Inc | 4 mi | |
| MLMD LLC | 14 mi | |
| Nelson Services Company, LLC | In Florence | |
| S&L Remodeling & Lawn Maintenance | 3.4★ (5) | In Florence |
| Sentinel Service Group Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Florence |
| Slay Excavation | 10 mi | |
| South East Dredging Inc. | In Florence | |
| Stonecipher's Backhoe & Septic | 8 mi | |
| Three Oaks Property Management LLC, Land Mulching & Land Clearing | 5.0★ (1) | In Florence |
| Threet Builders & Excavating | In Florence | |
| Wagnon Excavating Services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
How we ranked Florence excavating contractors
We scored 16 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Florence?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Florence, AL is Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Florence with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Smith Septic & Excavation (#2) and Gist Excavating (#3) follow. We ranked 16 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Florence?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 excavating contractors serving Florence, AL. 9 of them are based in Florence; 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 Florence are open 24/7?
1 ranked excavating contractor in Florence posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Smith Septic & Excavation (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Florence work on weekends?
8 of 16 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Florence (#1), Smith Septic & Excavation (#2) and Whiteoak Land Solutions (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Florence excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated excavating contractors in Florence is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Bama Dirt Bulk Yard Florence has the most, 65 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 Florence count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Florence 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 Florence
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 excavating contractors serving Florence.
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