60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Excavating Contractors in Gadsden, AL (2026)
26 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gadsden: Richardson Landworks, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): McMichael Waste Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 26.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Heritage Outdoors LLC., 54 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
26 Gadsden excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Gadsden at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richardson Landworks | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Gadsden | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dowdy's Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | Rainbow City, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Southeastern Land Management LLC (ALABAMA) | 58 | 4.6★ (9) | Rainbow City, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Whorton Bedwell Construction | 58 | 4.3★ (11) | Rainbow City, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | McMichael Waste Services | 58 | 5.0★ (35) | Glencoe, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Beaird Backhoe Services | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Gadsden | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ultimate Land Management llc | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Anniston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Robershaw Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Glencoe, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Heritage Outdoors LLC. | 55 | 4.9★ (54) | Rainbow City, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Alabama Grading & Excavation LLC | 54 | 3.6★ (5) | Gadsden | — | — |
The 26 best excavating contractors in Gadsden, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Rainbow City, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rainbow City, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Glencoe, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden
56/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Anniston, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glencoe, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Rainbow City, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, the most in Gadsden.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Anniston, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 3 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 MMSD Landscaping
Based in Glencoe, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#16 Clemmer Concrete
Based in Gadsden
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boaz, 19 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden
51/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#19 Bordens Grading
Based in Oxford, 21 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Jacksonville, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Jacksonville, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden
50/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gadsden
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anniston, 17 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#25 Herzzog HVAC
Based in Rainbow City, 3 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.8★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
All 26 excavating contractors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Meeks Land Management | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
Also serving Gadsden
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Almex Contractors LLC | In Gadsden | |
| Arrow G Land Clearing/Dirt work | In Gadsden | |
| Asphalt Paving | 1.0★ (1) | In Gadsden |
| Cochran Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Gadsden |
| Duckett Gore Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Gadsden |
| Etowah County Road Department | 3.0★ (2) | In Gadsden |
| Gadsden Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Gadsden |
| Glen's Grading | 5.0★ (2) | In Gadsden |
| Greer Building Contractors | In Gadsden | |
| J & D Enterprises | In Gadsden | |
| J.Fielding Concrete, Masonry, Excavation | In Gadsden | |
| Johnson Excavation & Plumbing | In Gadsden | |
| Kilgore's Demolition & Excavating | In Gadsden | |
| McCord Enterprises | In Gadsden | |
| R3 Contracting | In Gadsden | |
| RAC Electric Co | In Gadsden | |
| TIG Contractors | 5.0★ (3) | In Gadsden |
| Tolbert & Cook Excavation | 5.0★ (2) | In Gadsden |
| V.C.T Remodel & Renovation | In Gadsden | |
| Wiregrass Construction - Coosa Sand & Gravel | 4.8★ (34) | In Gadsden |
How we ranked Gadsden excavating contractors
We scored 26 Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Gadsden?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Gadsden, AL is Richardson Landworks with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dowdy's Excavation (#2) and Southeastern Land Management LLC (ALABAMA) (#3) follow. We ranked 26 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 2, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Gadsden?
ContractorsRanked ranks 26 excavating contractors serving Gadsden, AL. 8 of them are based in Gadsden; 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 Gadsden are open 24/7?
6 ranked excavating contractors in Gadsden post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Richardson Landworks (#1), McMichael Waste Services (#5) and Ultimate Land Management llc (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Gadsden work on weekends?
14 of 26 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Richardson Landworks (#1), Dowdy's Excavation (#2) and Southeastern Land Management LLC (ALABAMA) (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Gadsden excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 26 rated excavating contractors in Gadsden is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Heritage Outdoors LLC. has the most, 54 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Gadsden count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gadsden 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 Gadsden
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 excavating contractors serving Gadsden.
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