63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, the most in Fort Payne.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Fort Payne, AL (2026)
15 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fort Payne: Southern Valley Solutions, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): H&H Paving, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Collins Constructors, 19 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked after Southern Valley Solutions; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Fort Payne excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Fort Payne at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Valley Solutions | 63 | 5.0★ (21) | Cleveland, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Moore Outdoors LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | Fort Payne | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Collins Constructors | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Rainsville, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | H&H Paving, LLC | 59 | 4.6★ (13) | Fort Payne | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Richardson Landworks | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Gadsden, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | CTS EXCAVATIONS Licensed and Bonded Scottsboro Alabama | 57 | 4.4★ (19) | Scottsboro, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | GARRETT OUTDOORS LLC | 57 | 4.0★ (5) | Fort Payne | — | — |
| 8 | Moses Excavating | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | Rainsville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Massey Excavating & Hauling | 55 | 4.0★ (5) | Scottsboro, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Jerry D Hartline Excavating | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Rainsville, 11 mi away | — | — |
The 15 best excavating contractors in Fort Payne, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Fort Payne
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 Rainsville, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Scottsboro, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainsville, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainsville, 11 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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 Albertville, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Payne
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsboro, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainsville, 17 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Fort Payne
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Land Management | 2.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Chambers & Son's Construction | 18 mi | |
| Dirt Worxs | 25 mi | |
| G3 Property Management LLC | 19 mi | |
| Gass Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Payne |
| GreyRock Excavation | 23 mi | |
| Hickory Hill Landscaping & Land Management | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Jack Hartline Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Payne |
| K Worthey Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Payne |
| Larry Walker Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Payne |
| LK Farms LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Massey Excavation & Hauling | 20 mi | |
| Middlebrooks Excavating, LLC | In Fort Payne | |
| Outta Time Construction | 16 mi | |
| Salvador Excavation | In Fort Payne | |
| T.Jay Smith Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Todd Andrews Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Payne |
| Vaughn Construction Company | 4.7★ (3) | In Fort Payne |
| Wilks Excavating | 20 mi |
How we ranked Fort Payne excavating contractors
We scored 15 Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Fort Payne?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Fort Payne, AL is Southern Valley Solutions with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Moore Outdoors LLC (#2) and Collins Constructors (#3) follow. We ranked 15 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Fort Payne?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 excavating contractors serving Fort Payne, AL. 5 of them are based in Fort Payne; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Payne are open 24/7?
5 ranked excavating contractors in Fort Payne post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Valley Solutions (#1), H&H Paving, LLC (#4) and Richardson Landworks (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Fort Payne work on weekends?
10 of 15 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Valley Solutions (#1), Moore Outdoors LLC (#2) and H&H Paving, LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Fort Payne excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated excavating contractors in Fort Payne is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Southern Valley Solutions has the most, 21 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 Fort Payne count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 excavating contractors serving Fort Payne.
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