61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Foley, AL (2026)
45 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Foley: Steve Mitchell Construction Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Earth advocate LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 45.
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Most-reviewed: WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay, 150 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 45 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
45 Foley excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 45 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Foley at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Mitchell Construction Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (27) | Foley | — | Overall |
| 2 | Earth advocate LLC. | 60 | 5.0★ (39) | Ferry Pass, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay | 59 | 5.0★ (150) | Foley | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Terraform Land Co., LLC | 59 | 4.7★ (36) | Foley | — | — |
| 5 | Emco Builders LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Mobile, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Baldwin Sand & Gravel, LLC | 57 | 4.3★ (24) | Foley | — | — |
| 7 | Coastal Mulching and Clearing | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Foley | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Land Refiners | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Spanish Fort, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Sellers Excavating Construction Co | 55 | 4.3★ (3) | Foley | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Fort Morgan Services-FMS | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Gulf Shores, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 45 best excavating contractors in Foley, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ferry Pass, 19 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foley
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, the most in Foley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foley
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
Based in Mobile, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Foley
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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 Spanish Fort, 24 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Foley
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gulf Shores, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Foley
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile, 18 mi away
55/100CR 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 Robertsdale, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 PAC SITEWORK
Based in Claiborne, 17 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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 Foley
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Xcavate, LLC
Based in Fairhope, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Foley
54/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Robertsdale, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Foley
53/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mobile, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Gulf Shores, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Robertsdale, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairhope, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Foley
52/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 45 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Excavation Elite LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Keith Land and Tree LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | In Foley |
| 28 | Washam Land Services, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (26) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Cruise OB Tree Service | 51 | 5.0★ (8) | In Foley |
| 30 | Kelley's Welding & Excavation | 51 | 4.4★ (7) | In Foley |
| 31 | Childress Siteworks Inc | 51 | 3.7★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 32 | White's Land Services | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 33 | H & W Services, LLC Brian Lacoste | 50 | 5.0★ (10) | In Foley |
| 34 | DOUBLE J'S SERVICES | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Southern Roots Solutions | 50 | 3.7★ (6) | In Foley |
| 36 | Panhandle Grading & Paving | 49 | 3.4★ (21) | 23 mi |
| 37 | J & M Dozer Services Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 38 | Mini Ex Mike | Landscape & Site-work | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Phoenix Hardscapes | 48 | 4.8★ (16) | 18 mi |
| 40 | P&C Solutions | 48 | 5.0★ (40) | 23 mi |
| 41 | James Brothers Excavating | 48 | 4.8★ (4) | 17 mi |
| 42 | WS Management Services | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 43 | Action Enterprises of Pensacola | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 44 | Wildgray Landworks, LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 22 mi |
| 45 | Answered Prayer Tree Services | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
Also serving Foley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha and Omega Construction - Alabama Homebuilder | 5.0★ (18) | In Foley |
| Baldwin Land & Marine LLC | In Foley | |
| Byrd Brothers Excavating L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | In Foley |
| Chaparros Micro Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Concord Construction LLC | 4.3★ (11) | In Foley |
| D & D Dirt & Excavating, LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Darby Benny Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Foley Deck | In Foley | |
| Foley Street Department | 4.5★ (10) | In Foley |
| M G Marine Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Foley |
| Melton Construction and Development, LLC | In Foley | |
| Mobile Asphalt Company - Foley Plant (Division of Wiregrass) | 2.6★ (5) | In Foley |
| Premium Land Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Qwick Company LLC. | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Steve's Land Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Strickland construction office highway 98 | In Foley | |
| SunRay Roofing & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Foley |
| Tim Harry | In Foley | |
| TruePoint Renovations | In Foley | |
| Wise Builders Roofing and Renovations | 5.0★ (1) | In Foley |
How we ranked Foley excavating contractors
We scored 45 Foley 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 Foley 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 Foley: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Foley?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Foley, AL is Steve Mitchell Construction Inc with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews. Earth advocate LLC. (#2) and WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay (#3) follow. We ranked 45 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Foley?
ContractorsRanked ranks 45 excavating contractors serving Foley, AL. 17 of them are based in Foley; 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 Foley are open 24/7?
13 ranked excavating contractors in Foley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Earth advocate LLC. (#2), Emco Builders LLC (#5) and Land Refiners (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Foley work on weekends?
24 of 45 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Earth advocate LLC. (#2), WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay (#3) and Emco Builders LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Foley excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 45 rated excavating contractors in Foley is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. WeHaul Rock, Sand, Gravel, and Clay has the most, 150 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 Foley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Foley 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 Foley
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 45 excavating contractors serving Foley.
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