Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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Best overall in Fort Pierce: ACS Rooter One, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 1,729 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #2.
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34 Fort Pierce excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACS Rooter One | 59 | 4.9★ (327) | Fort Pierce | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 59 | 4.8★ (1,729) | Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Guettler Brothers Construction LLC | 56 | 4.5★ (13) | Fort Pierce | — | — |
| 4 | South Florida Earthworks | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Fort Pierce | Sat | — |
| 5 | South Florida Land Clearing | 55 | 4.8★ (25) | Fort Pierce | — | — |
| 6 | D & R Landscaping & Excavation | 55 | 4.8★ (55) | Fort Pierce | — | — |
| 7 | Anthony's Tree Company | 54 | 4.8★ (249) | Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Striblings Tractor Services | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Gifford, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | AZ-WE-GO excavation and land clearing | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | Fort Pierce | — | — |
| 10 | 5B Land Clearing & Hauling | 52 | 5.0★ (12) | Lakewood Park, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,729 Google reviews, the most in Fort Pierce.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
Ranked #4 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 Fort Pierce
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gifford, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Fort Pierce
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood Park, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Debris removal service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Jensen Beach, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Sebastian, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Fort Pierce
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indian River Estates, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm City, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | St. Lucie Site Development, Inc. | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | In Fort Pierce |
| 27 | Freedom Tree and Land Development | 45 | 5.0★ (24) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Southeast Services of the Treasure Coast, Inc | 45 | 4.8★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 29 | 3C Land and Agricultural Services LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 30 | East Coast Trenching & Septic | 44 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 31 | The BMI Group | 43 | 1.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 32 | CWC Landworx llc | 43 | 5.0★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Brian Davis Septic & Backhoe | 39 | 2.4★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Brian Davis Septic and Backhoe Services | 39 | 2.4★ (52) | 22 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4G’s Heavy Equipment Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Cathco Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Ditch Diggers Inc | In Fort Pierce | |
| Earth Movers & Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Pierce |
| Excavation & Site work | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| GEDEON PROPERTY SOLUTIONS FORT PIERCE | In Fort Pierce | |
| Gomez Brothers Contract Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| JC Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Jock C Trucking & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| JS Excavation Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Mckerlie Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Performance Grading Inc | In Fort Pierce | |
| PJs Land Clearing & Excavating | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Pierce |
| Robert G Hall Construction Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Fort Pierce |
| Safe Guard Environmental LLC | In Fort Pierce | |
| Sargent HVAC Installation & Repair Services | In Fort Pierce | |
| Southern Charm Land Works LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Storm Defence Impact Windows & Doors | 5.0★ (23) | In Fort Pierce |
| Sunny Days Construction & Maintenance Llc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Pierce |
| United Paving Construction | In Fort Pierce |
We scored 34 Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce 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 |