57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,880 Google reviews, the most in Forest City.
Best Excavating Contractors in Forest City, FL (2026)
83 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Forest City: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, CR Score 57/100; 4.8★ from 3,880 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 83.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,092 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 83 ranked after Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
83 Forest City excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 83 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Forest City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (3,880) | Orlando, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Perez Site Services LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (20) | Goldenrod, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,078) | Oviedo, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | JPM Property Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (54) | Lutz, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 56 | 4.8★ (1,092) | Sanford, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Dr. Demolition | 55 | 4.9★ (16) | Casselberry, 6 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Badger Infrastructure Solutions - Orange City, FL | 54 | 4.8★ (22) | Orange City, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Forged Property and Land Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Oviedo, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Blackwater Land Clearing | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | Bithlo, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | DEANGELOS LAND SERVICES | 54 | 5.0★ (194) | Heathrow, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 83 best excavating contractors in Forest City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Goldenrod, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oviedo, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,078 Google reviews.
Based in Lutz, 17 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Sanford, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,092 Google reviews.
Based in Casselberry, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Orange City, 21 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Oviedo, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Bithlo, 9 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Heathrow, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 194 Google reviews.
Based in Goldenrod, 13 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Four Corners, 24 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Tavares, 11 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Orlando, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based in Deltona, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 360 Google reviews.
Based in Clermont, 17 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Deltona, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Palm Bay, 21 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based in Kathleen, 13 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in DeBary, 12 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#21 XD Land Service
Based in Altamonte Springs, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based in Heathrow, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
#23 K&L Grading Inc
Based in Longwood, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based in Orlando, 8 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in DeBary, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 127 Google reviews.
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 83 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Forest City
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.
How we ranked Forest City excavating contractors
We scored 83 Forest City 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 Forest City 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 Forest City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Forest City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Forest City, FL is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.8★ from 3,880 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Perez Site Services LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 83 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Forest City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 83 excavating contractors serving Forest City, FL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Forest City are open 24/7?
19 ranked excavating contractors in Forest City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Forest City work on weekends?
50 of 83 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#1), Perez Site Services LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest City excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 83 rated excavating contractors in Forest City is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 3,880 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 Forest City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest City 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 Forest City
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 83 excavating contractors serving Forest City.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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